Wendy's father, Edward, was also present.
He couldn't hide his grin. Yesterday it was Sergio, and today it was Conner. Talk about a stroke of luck!
"Mr. Jefferson, all our trainees from this term are here," Edward announced.
All of the trainees present were female, each one eyeing Conner with clear interest.
Conner's gaze immediately landed on Maeve. "Ms. Scott."
Caught off guard by Conner's greeting, Maeve replied coolly, "Hello, Mr. Jefferson."
As soon as Conner greeted her first, Maeve felt the jealous stares of everyone around her.
"Doesn't Hackett Entertainment have any male trainees? Bring them over too," remarked Steve, leaving Edward momentarily stunned.
His mind raced with thoughts. Male trainees? What was so interesting about them? They were usually reserved for the wealthy clients.
Despite Edward's silent protest, Steve's request had been made. Edward signaled his manager, who quickly called the male trainees over.
Steve added, "Wait, don't say it's at Mr. Jefferson's request. Let's keep things casual so Mr. Jefferson can see everyone in their natural state."
"No problem! I agree!" Edward responded immediately.
This move raised Maeve's suspicions. Why would Conner want to see male trainees out of nowhere?
"These are our male trainees, and this is their leader, Mason Barry. And this is Cathy Burns, the leader of our female trainees. They're the backbone of our team."
Edward's introduction sparked Wendy's irritation. "There are more than just those two," she muttered.
Edward shot Wendy a sharp glance, silencing her.
"Well, not bad," Conner remarked. He stepped forward and patted Mason on the shoulder. "Looks like a rising star."
"Of course! Our trainees are carefully selected!" Edward emphasized.
Maeve sensed a hint of tension in Mason's and Conner's eyes and frowned. She didn't miss the animosity in Conner's gaze. Did these two know each other?
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