The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 188

At 9:45 am, Neera and Levi arrived together at Lemon Entertainment, the company where Simon was located.

This company held significant power in the local entertainment industry and was one of the top entertainment companies. It nurtured numerous popular celebrities and had top-tier talents and influential figures as its pillars and public faces.

Due to prior arrangements, Neera and Levi were welcomed by Simon's assistant when they arrived.

"Ms. Garcia, Mr. Wilkes, hello. Simon is currently shooting, and this set will probably take another half an hour. Please wait for a while," the assistant informed them politely.

Neera had no objections and politely agreed, following her into the elevator to go upstairs.

Once they entered the studio, the assistant took them directly to the resting area.

"Please have a seat here; it's relatively quiet. You can wait here," she said politely, offering them water and some pastries as a courteous gesture.

Neera nodded and thanked her. Then, she glanced towards the nearby shooting scene and suddenly paused.

Simon was shooting an advertisement for a clothing brand, but he wasn't alone; there was a woman next to him. Although Neera had only met her once, she made a deep impression – it was Kyra!

At this moment, both of them were wearing matching couple outfits, frequently interacting under the spotlight, laughing and seeming very affectionate with each other.

Upon seeing this, a subtle frown appeared on Neera's delicate eyebrows involuntarily.

She couldn't decide whether it was unfortunate or destined. They had just met yesterday, and now they encountered each other again today?

Levi also seemed surprised; he hadn't expected to run into Kyra right after she had rejected their collaboration request.

He hesitated for a moment and then looked at Neera with concern.

Neera understood what he was thinking and spoke before he could say anything.

"It's alright; it's nothing to worry about. People have their own choices, and we can't force them. But we have our own choices too. Just because she declined doesn't mean we can't choose someone else."

Upon hearing her words, Levi nodded, not saying anything further, and silently waited with her.

Half an hour later, the shoot finally ended.

The photographer announced they would resume in an hour, and everyone dispersed. Simon walked over to them.

His appearance perfectly met the public's aesthetic standards for a handsome man – refined features, rugged yet non-threatening. Moreover, he exuded a unique elegance that was rare in the chaotic entertainment world.

It was this quality that made Neera include him in her considerations.

Simon's agent, Rainie, accompanied him and came forward to greet Neera and Levi with a smile.

"Ms. Garcia, Mr. Wilkes, I apologize for the inconvenience. Simon couldn't find time today, so we had to trouble you to come here personally. Thank you for waiting."

Neera replied politely, "No problem. Since we're here to discuss cooperation, it's only right that we show our sincerity."

"You're too kind."

After some polite exchanges, Rainie got straight to the point.

"I've already looked into your company's products. We trust your company's capabilities and the products you've developed. So we're very interested in collaborating with you. If it's possible, shall we move to the lounge and sit down for a proper discussion?"

Neera nodded naturally, indicating that it was fine.

Just as they were about to leave, Kyra walked over.

"I thought I might have been mistaken earlier, but it really is you, Ms. Garcia. What a coincidence, we meet again," she said to Neera, her lips curved into a smile, but her tone inexplicably chilly.

Neera glanced at her indifferently and replied without much emotion, "Yes, quite a coincidence."

Since Simon and Kyra had collaborated many times before and had a good relationship, he asked, "Do you two know each other?"

Kyra gave a vague answer, "Sort of."

Then, she asked, "What brings Ms. Garcia here?"

Neera didn't think she had any obligation to explain to Kyra and initially had no intention of answering. However, Rainie, unaware of the situation, spoke first and revealed the intention of both parties to collaborate on endorsements...