The CEO Gets What He Wants novel Chapter 637

Chapter 637 Worrisome

Meanwhile, in Wendy's office, Nicole, holding up her skirt, rushed into her office and directly questioned, “Wendy, why has someone else taken my role? The film's shooting is about to start, and only now am I being told that I've been replaced. What is the director thinking?”

Wendy also had a worried look on her face. “How would I know what it means? This is the arrangement from our superior. Nickie, you've been causing quite a stir recently! You're being too ostentatious”

Heaven knows, Wendy initially thought she was managing an actress with a prestigious background and her career could skyrocket. Unexpectedly, the pure image she painstakingly crafted for Nicole over the years was ruined by Nicole herself. Who can I turn to for justice?

Nicole slammed her hand heavily onto Wendy's desk, looking at her with a sarcastic gaze. “Ostentatious? I've been keeping a low profile lately, resting at home for such a long time. Where have I been ostentatious? Wendy, have you been slacking off recently? Look at the jobs you've been getting for me. They're either annoying second female leads or roles in some meaningless web dramas. This is a huge downgrade to my worth. If this continues, I won't even be able to maintain my second-tier status, let alone talk about advancing to the super-tier.”

When Wendy heard Nicole's accusations, her facial expression immediately changed. “Nickie, honestly, you should know better than anyone how I've treated you over the years. If it weren't for me cleaning up your messes, do you think your pure image on screen could have remained unscathed all these years? If it weren't for your recent arrogance and drama, would you have fallen so low? Your reputation has already plummeted, with no directors, producers, or investors daring to use you. I had to shamelessly beg others for even these small roles you look down upon. Yet, you accuse me of being lazy. If that's the case, you should find another agent.”

Upon seeing that Wendy was genuinely angry and getting serious, Nicole suddenly felt a bit guilty.

Nicole recomposed herself and explained, “Wendy, I'm sorry. I'm upset because my role was taken away, and I neglected your feelings. I know you're also in a difficult position, and I won't behave like this again.”

To be honest, Wendy had been too kind to her. Whether it was her methods or her connections, they were unmatched by any other agents.

The most important thing was that she understood Nicole exceptionally well. If the latter were to change her agent, she would undoubtedly struggle to adapt.

Wendy's expression softened slightly after she heard Nicole's words.

She shook her head and reminded the girl before her, “Nickie, don't you think the rumors about you these days are quite baffling? Remember the video of you allegedly seducing the chief physician a while ago? Our studio had already issued a statement to clarify that it wasn't you, just someone who looked like you in the video. As for those pieces of messy negative news that have recently emerged, I'm sure someone is plotting against you behind the scenes. I've had people looking into it secretly, but no matter how much they investigated, they couldn't find anything. It's bizarre. The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that the mastermind behind this must have a very powerful background. Think carefully. Have you offended anyone recently?”

Offend someone? To be honest, while Nicole hadn't offended many people, there were definitely some who bore a grudge against her.

In the entertainment industry, Nicole had indeed snatched a few roles from well-known actresses by relying on her own connections. However, those actresses didn't have as strong a background as hers, so they could only swallow their anger when their roles were taken by her.

Nicole could confidently say that, due to her parents' status, there was really no one in the entertainment industry who dared to mess with her. If that person isn't from the entertainment industry, they could only come from...

Nicole recalled the numerous times she had secretly harmed Avery and thought of Cayden's cold and gloomy gaze. There was also the time he had ordered her kidnapping and watched as the white snake bit into her flesh while wearing an unkind half-smile on his face.

Goosebumps covered Nicole's entire body. Could it be him?

She even staggered two steps back in shock, her eyes wide open as if overwhelmed by terrifying memories.

“Nickie, what's wrong?” Wendy tugged at Nicole anxiously, only to hear the latter's terrified scream, “Ah!”

Startled by her shout, Wendy patted Nicole's shoulder, only to see her staring blankly back. Nicole's eyes were filled with resentment and helplessness. “Wendy, I know who's been pulling the strings against me. It's him. It has to be him!”

“Who?” A sense of foreboding surged in Wendy's heart.

“Cayden!” Nicole said through gritted teeth, “I have a deep grudge against Avery. I've done some bad things to her in the past. She must have instigated Cayden to take revenge on me!”

Upon hearing it was Cayden, Wendy was first taken aback. Then, she said with an aching head, “If it's him, then we're in trouble. Unless your father steps in, we're completely helpless.”

With a hint of embarrassment, Nicole said, “Wendy, given my current situation, I feel like my dad is somewhat disappointed in me, let alone the fact that he doesn't like me being involved in the entertainment industry. I doubt he would help me. Although my mom usually dotes on me, she always listens to my dad when it comes down to some crucial moments.”

Wendy sighed again, subtly hinting at Nicole. “Then why don't you find a powerful support like Cayden? Isn't the third son of the Xenos family interested in you? Nickie, you must seize the opportunity. Otherwise, your already worrisome situation will worsen.”

Despite her extreme reluctance, Nicole still nodded firmly with a grimace.

She wasn't going to give up until the last moment.

Avery only stayed in the hospital for two days before Alina sent her back home. The latter argued that although the private hospital had a pleasant environment, it wasn't good for the expectant mother and the unborn child to stay there for a long period.

In the end, she resorted to threatening Avery with a hunger strike to persuade her niece to return home for rest and recuperation.

Avery, who was left with no other options by her aunt's nagging, could only turn to Cayden for advice.

Cayden arranged for two highly experienced caregivers for Alina. They took turns to keep Alina company at the hospital. Only then did Avery feel relieved enough to leave the hospital.

The weather was calm and sunny at the mansion.

Standing before the floor-to-ceiling window, one could see the azure sky and the ethereal layers of clouds. Everything was so dreamily beautiful, yet Avery's heart was in stark contrast to the lovely weather.

“What are you thinking about?” Cayden closed his notebook, reaching out from behind to embrace Avery, who was lying in front of the window, gazing at the sky.

Avery furrowed her brows. “I'm still very worried about Aunt Alina's illness. She's already so sick, but she still refuses to undergo surgery.”

Cayden held her even tighter, his chin resting in the crook of her neck, his voice magnetic and deep. “Don't worry. I've already contacted the most experienced doctor specializing in mammary glands. He will arrive in Ackleton soon. We will avoid surgery if possible, but if it's absolutely necessary, we'll strive to minimize the wound. This might make it easier for your aunt to accept.”

Avery nodded gently. “I thank you on behalf of Aunt Alina.”

“Silly girl.”

“By the way, Mrs. Lambert has been reaching out to me these past few days. She wants me to draw design plans for her company. Also, her attitude towards me has been somewhat strange lately. I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I feel like she's been particularly friendly toward me.”

Avery recalled Claire's attitude towards her and couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.