Jean knew she had to talk to Avery and clear some issues regarding her responsibilities and decisions about her career. Seeing Zed smiling and nodding at her in agreement, Jean was thankful that he was very supportive of her own decisions and even managed the business that she couldn't help. She then turned her gaze to Avery and before speaking, she let out a sigh. "I understand that you don't want us to interfere with your decisions, since you chose to treat us this way and conceal us from everything, deciding without asking for our opinions. However, when Moore finally reciprocated your love, I couldn't help but work out options as well, so I asked Zed to handle this matter for your sake and everyone else's. In line of this, Avery, let me ask you a question. Are you really determined to retire from the show business? For the sake of Moore?"
Jean asked with a serious look on her face.
Upon hearing Jean's question, Adolf's eyebrows furrowed into a frown.
'What should be done? What's the solution?
Does she really ask Avery to quit the showbiz?' he thought.
Adolf's train of thoughts was interrupted when Avery cleared her throat. Without hesitation, Avery nodded and added, "I don't want to be away from Moore. Retiring from showbiz is the only choice for me so that I could conveniently be with him."
"Avery..." Moore choked. Her words stunned Moore.
He had known from Adolf about Avery's great affection for him, but he was still shocked to really witness how much Avery would do just to be with him. He felt his heart race, because it was also the first time that Avery really told him out loud that she was willing to quit her passion and career for the sake of him.
Hearing Moore's call for her, Avery turned to him and gave him a reassuring smile before she explained. "Oh, Moore, you don't have to feel guilty and obliged. I really just want a reason to quit," she said, looking at him with bright eyes in an attempt to comfort him and relieve him from the heavy feeling he was probably feeling.
Moore cocked an eyebrow and questioned with doubt, "Really?"
Deep in his heart, Moore didn't believe Avery's farfetched excuse. He knew that Avery was just saying it for the sake of him, even though she was really doing this for him. Still, he thought that Avery was already going through so much and questioning her more about it would just bring her more problems.
Avery frowned at him and replied back in a soft voice, "Of course, how could I lie to you?"
Moore didn't know how to respond to that and instead, he forced a weak smile on his face. When he was pressured to think of a reply, Jean had saved him and interjected. She felt like they were already diverting away from her purpose of talking to Avery.
"Enough about that. Let's get to the point. Avery, since you are really willing without hesitation to quit showbiz, I believe that would be easy to handle. Then again, you shed blood, sweat, and tears to earn money, so let me ask you another question again. Maybe you're willing to quit, but are you willing to hand over your hard-earned money to the hands and the benefits of others? I am certain that you are reluctant just by seeing your reaction right now. Correct me if I'm wrong. That's why we have come up of a way for you to still continue spending your time and efforts in show business and still have time and the convenience to see Moore often."
Avery's eyes lit up at the sound of that. She felt excitement and curiosity fill her that she couldn't help but ask, "What is it, Jean?"
"I apologize if I keep asking you questions, but let me ask another one. I will offer you a choice wherein you can still continue embarking on the show business but not in your previous company, so the question is, are you okay with working under a new one?" Jean asked, eyeing Avery intently.
"Really? Continue embarking on the show business? But that's impossible," Avery said, giving Jean a sad smile before she continued. "The entertainment company I work for can't satisfy my request to stay here, so..."
"You're not listening to me well. I didn't ask you to keep on working for the company you are under now. What I'm trying to say is that, there is another company willing to satisfy your request, and it is Baiton Entertainment Corporation. In fact, it is much better than your previous company in terms of their employees' policies regardless of team or resources." With a huge smile on her face, Jean announced in a loud and proud voice.
Of all the people present in the room, Adolf was shocked and stunned the most. He stared at Jean with wide eyes and couldn't believe what she had said at all. "What? Baiton Entertainment Corporation?"
Jean turned to Adolf and nodded in affirmation. "Yes, I haven't mentioned it wrong. If I'm not mistaken, you are clear about their strengths."
Adolf nodded at Jean with a smile. He turned to Avery and said, "Avery, what Jean has offered is a better choice than quitting showbiz. Working for Baiton Entertainment Corporation will be much better for your career development than working under Royal Entertainment Corporation. You have my full blessing if you accept this company's offer." Without waiting for Avery's response, Adolf turned to Jean again and questioned, "But, is this news really credible?"
"Well, of course. Although you probably think that I don't have the power to arrange everything for Avery to work in that company, which is true, I don't, but fear not, because Zed certainly has. A little fun fact, Juan Bai, the CEO of Baiton Entertainment Corporation, is a friend of Zed. Once Avery agrees to this proposition, Zed will just make one phone call and the company itself will arrange everything for Avery's employment. However, that's not the end of it. All of us know how sincere and caring you are for Avery, and when Zed had mentioned that to Juan, the CEO himself personally invited you to work under this company as well." Adolf was dazed by Jean's words that he lost his words. For a long while, he was surging with delight and felt as if he was floating in cloud nine before he finally got back to his senses. He looked at Jean with sparks in his eyes and replied, "Really? Tell me, I'm not dreaming, am I?" Adolf was really taken aback that he still couldn't believe everything that had come out of Jean's mouth. He forcefully pinched himself to prove whether or not he was just in a dream. Immediately, he felt pain and grimaced but was instantly replaced by joy again when he confirmed that he was awake. Everyone chuckled at him. Adolf just ignored them and turned to Avery.
"Avery! I'm not dreaming! It's true! Did you hear it? I can also work for Baiton Entertainment Corporation, and honestly, I have never dared imagine that I would really get a chance too." With bright eyes, Adolf gazed at Avery, who was also smiling back at him.
Avery couldn't keep his happiness as well and her eyes sparkled in delight.
'How could this matter be settled right away?
I really thought that I would have to quit showbiz, but because of Jean and Zed, they make it possible for me to solve this problem without compromising my own career, ' Avery wondered.
At the thought of this, Avery unconsciously glanced at Jean and Zed, giving them a smile of full gratitude. She didn't know what she had done to be blessed with such great friends.
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