"Go ask her if she wants to join Royal Star Entertainment," Charles said in an icy voice. Xavier was taken aback. He did not expect Charles to make such an offer. "Charles, are you really going to sign Winter?"
"She'll need to come here to discuss it herself. If she's interested, she should see Ronald. He's the one in charge of everything at Royal Star Entertainment. If you come to me, all I can do is introduce you two," Charles explained.
"Got it. Thanks," Xavier said, understanding what he needed to do.
Xavier left feeling a bit rattled. He had braced himself for a tough conversation, but Charles had been unexpectedly bold.
Winter rushed over to Xavier as soon as she saw him. "Xavier, what happened? Did Charles say yes?"
He nodded, and Winter hugged him tightly, beaming with joy. "Dear, I just knew it would work out! You're the best," she said and quickly kissed Xavier.
Xavier, a bit overwhelmed by Winter's excitement, gently pushed her back. "Don't celebrate too soon. Charles said he'd help, but it means you'll have to sign with Royal Star Entertainment!"
"Sign with Royal Star Entertainment?" Winter paused, a bit surprised. She chewed on her lip, feeling torn. "But I'm still under contract with Whitemoor Company..."
"It's your choice," Xavier explained. "Charles says he's happy to help family, but he's not in the business of giving away his hard work for free. Winter, he's a businessman, after all!" Xavier remembered how commanding Charles had been when he spoke and realized he was nowhere near that level.
Winter was unsure at first, but the idea of being considered 'family' by Xavier made her decision clear. "Okay, then I'll go break my contract with Whitemoor Company right now." How could Whitemoor Company even compare to Royal Star Entertainment?
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