When the Dead Still Call novel Chapter 98

The bigger a star gets, the more eyes are on them.

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If anyone ever exposed the lip–syncing, Gianna’s whole perfect image would crash overnight, and all that fame she built on a fake voice would disappear instantly.

So, when her career was at its peak, Gianna announced she needed surgery for vocal cord issues and couldn’t sing anymore.

At the height of her fame, she cleverly bowed out, leaving everyone with the memory of her at her very best.

Honestly, it was a pretty smart move.

But deep down, Gianna felt guilty.

That was why, whether on TV or in everyday life, she never brought it up.

Ironically, staying quiet made people admire her even more.

Meanwhile, Selena was trapped. Locked into contracts and pressured by the Nygards, she could never sing again.

All she could ever do was work behind the scenes, writing songs and music for other artists- never seeing her own name on anything released.

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For her, it was heartbreaking. Singing had been her whole purpose in life, and now it was gone..

But what could one person do against the power of the Nygards? In the end, she could only swallow her tears and go along with it.

That was why Patience said Selena was the most tragic of them all.

Tony and Rocky may have been treated unfairly, but at least their work was seen and recognized.

“I know how to help Selena,” Amelia said firmly. “That’s why we have to get her on our side.”

She was sure she could win Selena over.

Out of all the people they were considering, Selena was her trump card.

If Gianna had dared to use a ghost singer, then she had to be ready for the day that truth came

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Chapter 98 They’ll Be the Ones Crying

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Amelia felt sorry for Selena, admired her talent, and also knew this was the perfect chance to strike back at Gianna.

One way or another, she would make sure Selena joined her company.

Patience nodded. “Absolutely. Selena’s talent speaks for itself.

“Her songwriting is amazing. If we bring her in, it’ll give our music division a massive boost.”

Their company would rise fast–more hit songs, more star artists, and of course, more money.

The thought of it made both of them smile.

They lifted their wine glasses again and clinked them together.

The next morning, Amelia was jolted awake by her phone ringing nonstop.

“Amelia, get back to the office right now! I’ve got something important to tell you.”

The second she picked up, that annoying, familiar voice came through.

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How dare she act like some A–list diva, throwing a tantrum at me! I’m her brother, for God’s sakes!

She’s nothing like Gianna.

Gianna is sweet, obedient, and has never once talked back.

By the time Amelia finally got out of bed, it was already noon.

After a slow lunch with Patience, she remembered Maxwell’s call.

“Are you really going back to Nygard Group?” Patience asked. She already guessed why he had called.

“Yeah. I’m going to settle my contract with them.”

Her original plan was to wait a couple of days and finish what she had on her plate first.

But Maxwell had called her impatiently, offering to let her join the Popular Model Contest. But she knew he was just trying to make her play backup to Gianna–just a decorative leaf next to the flower.

She knew exactly how the Nygards operated.

“Are you sure you can get out of your contract?” Patience asked nervously.

“Don’t worry. Before long, they’ll be the ones crying,” Amelia said with a confident smile.

The two of them then split up–Patience throwing herself into scouting talent, and Amelia heading straight to the company to face Maxwell.

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