CHAPTER 519: CHAPTER 519: TROUBLE AHEAD

"We’re friends, aren’t we?" He waited for Stella Jennings to nod before saying, "Since we’re friends, there’s no reason for me not to help you. I’m your backdoor, your resource. Having friends to help is something that gives you an advantage over others; it’s nothing to be ashamed of. If I could choose, I’d rather be Bill Gates’ son than Bill Gates himself, you understand?"

"But... I..." Stella lowered her head, "What virtue and ability do I have?" Even as friends, things should be relatively equal, but she could only accept care from him and Ruby Sullivan; what kind of friendship is this?

In their eyes, she was just a little kid who needed looking after.

Aidan Sinclair’s bad temper was fully ignited today, "What do you mean by ’what virtue and ability do you have’? Do you consider someone’s virtue when making friends? I don’t know why Ruby Sullivan likes you, but I just think you’re interesting, just want to help you, want to protect you, is that not okay?"

Stella blinked, listening to him in a slightly immature tone that didn’t quite match his status. Thinking of his usual playful demeanor, she couldn’t help but laugh, "It’s okay."

Aidan felt like he was truly bewitched; seeing her smile, the fire raging in his chest instantly disappeared.

"Get some sleep, I’m leaving now. Solve that issue however you need to, get a lawyer if required, don’t be afraid. Crystal Pierce is indeed the top star of Morningstar, but being top isn’t her name. She can do it, and you can too."

As he was leaving, he added, "You did well tonight; unless you know who it is, don’t open the door for anyone buzzing, anyone who needs you will call."

"Got it."

Aidan noticed her smile was a bit odd and asked, "Did I say something wrong?"

Stella shook her head, "I just think you’re acting like a worried old father now. Uncle, really, thank you."

Aidan’s face instantly turned black, feeling like his heart was stabbed repeatedly, each thrust going unnoticed but plenty deep.

"I’m off..." He turned towards his home, mumbling as he went, "I’m not even married yet, how did I become an old father? Why can’t she see the tenderness in my eyes?" Aidan was left speechless, thinking maybe his physique wasn’t impressive enough, he really needs to work on those muscles.

Two days later, Sylvia Fenton and Troy showed up at Crystal Pierce’s house early in the morning with a lawyer’s letter. The former’s face was as dark as ink, while the latter withdrew his neck, shaking with fear.

Sylvia was Crystal’s manager, and such an incident would bring her bad luck too.

At first, she tacitly agreed to let Crystal teach that little girl a lesson, but she didn’t expect Ellie to know it was them long ago. Moreover, these two reckless people continued with the same tactics even after everything was revealed.

Either they were reckless or brainless!

Sylvia threw the contract onto the coffee table, "Ellie has already filed a suit, what are you planning to do?" Crystal’s actions weren’t just about stepping down on a fellow company junior, it had reached the level of malicious harassment. A senior using such low methods to intimidate a junior, if this gets exposed, Crystal can pretty much say goodbye to the film industry.

Troy, who had been berated by Sylvia before coming, felt emboldened again seeing Crystal’s indifferent demeanor.

She attempted to smooth things over with a smile, "Oh Ms. Fenton, no need to be so nervous. Stella is the top star of Morningstar, her earnings for the company are clear for everyone to see. Even if Gavin’s math isn’t great, he wouldn’t upset our Stella for a newbie who still needs nurturing by the company." She walked over to Crystal sitting on the sofa and began to massage her shoulders, "Moreover, our Stella has Mr. Sinclair as a strong backer, not just in Morningstar, but who in the entertainment world would dare offend her?"

Sylvia waited for Crystal to speak, ignoring Troy.

Crystal took a leisurely sip of her freshly steeped tea, "Let her sue me then, I know nothing, it was all Troy’s doing, I already told Ellie last time."

Troy’s actions halted, her flattering smile froze, "Stella, I’m just your assistant, even if I say I did everything, someone still has to believe it."

"Shut up!" Sylvia snapped irritably, glaring at Troy before looking back at Crystal, "Even if you let Troy take the fall, do you think netizens are stupid? I already warned you plenty, I can’t clean up this mess."

Crystal shot her an aggravated glance, "Ellie is the one who stole your boyfriend, you’re still clinging onto that resentment, yet now you pretend your hands are clean."

Sylvia frowned.

She knew over these years Crystal, backed by Aidan Sinclair, increasingly disregarded her as a manager. It didn’t matter to her as it was just a job. But now, being rubbed the wrong way hurt her pride and heart.

She sneered, "Fine, I’ll stay messy then, we’ll just wait to be sued together."

Troy didn’t expect things to escalate like this and quickly intervened, "Ms. Fenton, Stella, now’s not the time for arguing, we need to unite as one." She knelt in front of the sofa, kneading Crystal’s leg, "Stella, please calm down, just one call to Mr. Sinclair will solve everything, don’t scare us."

Crystal took a deep breath, "This small issue doesn’t need to trouble Mr. Sinclair, find Gavin."

Sylvia stood aside coldly, not even looking at her, "I called Gavin the moment I received the lawyer’s letter; Ellie is adamant, he said there’s nothing he can do."

They were all smart people; Gavin saying this was clearly an indication he didn’t want to get involved. Moreover, Ellie daring to make such a move might have been tacitly approved by Gavin, never underestimate that woman! She had been careless.

Thinking this, she glanced at Troy, still brown-nosing to Crystal, feeling increasingly irritated, what a useless person!

Crystal was struck by a slight shock but quickly returned to her composed demeanor; after all, she was an actress, "It’s still early, Mr. Sinclair is probably still asleep. You guys go back. I’ll give him a call this afternoon. I don’t have any plans today, I want to rest at home, so don’t hang around here, you’re annoying."

Sylvia wasn’t satisfied with her response, but besides suggesting she get Aidan Sinclair to resolve it, there were no better options, "Do it swiftly; if Ellie posts this online first, it will get ugly fast."

Crystal didn’t respond, continued drinking her tea arrogantly.

Sylvia rolled her eyes and left with Troy.

After hearing the door close, Crystal picked up the lawyer’s letter on the coffee table, her expression darkening, "Bitch, think you’re so great with evidence?" She sneered, getting up to change clothes, preparing to head out.