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Also, what was driving Brandon’s actions? His motives made less sense by the day.
He had been the first to champion Vivian, spreading the word and making her the focus. Now, unexpectedly, he was the one ensuring Serena stayed in the running.
Unable to keep her questions bottled up, Millie gave voice to her doubts.
“I’ve been just as baffled, to be honest,” he responded.
Charles admitted, reaching for a folder and laying it between them. “But take a look—I managed to get my hands on something just before I got here.” The papers slid across the table to Millie.
A quick scan revealed details that echoed the strategy Millie had outlined the previous night, her plan for countering Vivian’s moves.
A furrow creased her brow. “Was there a problem? Did they reject it?”
Charles shook his head, his eyes serious now. “Watson Group actually submitted this to the authorities before we did.”
What?
Surprise flickered in Millie’s eyes.
“Our people tried to hand in the report this morning, but they were told Watson Group had already staked their claim on the show.” Charles tapped the file for emphasis. “One of our contacts from the inside managed to get a copy. It’s just a piece of the Watson Group’s larger plan. Plus, there’s more going on behind the scenes. What we’ve heard is the show isn’t in danger of being axed for now.”
Each new detail only made Millie’s frown deepen. None of it added up.
Charles leaned back, lost in thought. “Honestly, I used to think Brandon was just being difficult; it almost seemed like he was sabotaging himself. But then another piece fell into place.” He handed her a second document.
“After the third live show, Brandon’s team reached out with an offer—compensation for Eva’s silence. But the truth was, they just wanted her to keep quiet about the fact that Vivian didn’t actually write Glimmer of Love.” Charles shrugged. “I refused, of course. Maybe this time around, he’s just brokering deals.”
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A half-smile played at Charles’ lips. “Or maybe it’s just guilt—maybe he feels he owes you, after everything that’s happened.”
Millie studied the document in front of her.
Whatever Brandon was trying to achieve—whether compensating her or buying her silence—it didn’t matter. None of it would change what she had planned.
“I don’t know what’s going on with the Elliott family, though. Maybe you could ask them when you have a chance?” Charles paused, thinking for a moment before adding, “Maybe it’s just because Jayceon is a hardcore fan. You might want to send him a few more autographs.” Millie didn’t respond.
She might look into the Elliott situation later, but right now, only two things mattered: preparing for the finals of Heavenly Melody and ending her marriage to Brandon once and for all.
Her schedule for the day was packed.
She reinserted Serena’s SIM card into her phone.
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