"Why are you looking at like that? I didn’t arrange this, plus Irene is paid by the company. If you really want her, you either talk to your mom or pay her separately, then she won’t receive the company’s benefits anymore."
Winona knew Leslie couldn’t provide a stable salary and also knew Irene had a family and children to support, so she couldn’t afford to lose this job.
Leslie Howard was no longer a popular actress.
She couldn’t get advertisents, and without lucrative ads, she naturally couldn’t pay Irene a sufficient commission.
Thus, Leslie Howard clearly understood that if Sheila Fletcher really showed no maternal affection at all and forcibly transferred Irene.
For the sake of survival, both she and Irene had no way to resist.
Leslie Howard’s expression darkened: "If my cousin is transferred, shouldn’t soone be alongside ?"
Her gaze calmly settled on Winona Wallace; four years ago, hearing such news might have left Leslie panicked and helpless, enraged.
But these four years had been enough for her to grow.
Knowing the other party wanted to see her embarrassed and angry, she purposely displayed calm and composure.
Winona never expected Leslie Howard to remain unprovoked, not even engaging in a quarrel with her.
She had hoped Leslie would fly into a rage, unstable enough to argue with her in the hallway.
This would attract more people and show others Leslie Howard’s ’unreasonable behavior.’
Unfortunately, Leslie was too calm, calm to the point that it felt unfamiliar to Winona, sparking unease within her.
To mask that unease, Winona raised her eyebrows and said: "You need soone alongside you? An agent, an assistant? Leslie Howard, do you even realize what situation you’re in now? Do you think you deserve it?
All these years, how much has the company spent on you, in terms of manpower and resources? Have you ever given any return to the company? Over those four years, you’ve been causing the company losses year after year, so from now on, the company has decided to take back your agent and assistant, you’ll manage your own affairs."
Speaking of agents and assistants, Leslie had long been without an assistant.
All she had was Irene, who acted as both her agent and assistant.
"Alright, I’ve delivered the ssage. Those words are the board of directors and the CEO’s decision. If you have any issues, you can call and ask your mom directly. Tomorrow, I’m filming the kissing scene with David Redington, so I’m going back to apply a facial mask and read the script, goodnight."
Winona Wallace left those words domineeringly, glared at Leslie Howard, and was about to leave.
But before she could go, Leslie Howard grabbed her wrist, "Wait a minute."
"What do you want?" Winona turned back with contempt in her eyes.
She disliked Leslie touching her; Leslie’s hands were paler than hers, putting them side by side made Winona feel overshadowed.
Leslie Howard: "Oh, nothing...just wanted to tell you to go back and sleep early, don’t fuss too much."
Winona felt suspicious and couldn’t help but ask: "Why?"
Leslie furrowed her delicate brows: "Why else, of course! Because your kissing scene tomorrow will never happen. Trust , save yourself so trouble and get a beauty sleep instead."
After speaking, Leslie ignored her and let go to close the door.
"Wait up, Leslie Howard, explain it to —"
Winona tried to obstruct her, but the only response was the sound of a slamming door.
"Leslie Howard..." Winona seethed with anger.
She looked spitefully at Leslie Howard’s door, refusing to believe Leslie’s words.
She was convinced Leslie aid to disrupt her emotions, absolutely convinced.
She definitely wouldn’t fall for it!
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