Mr. Croft! Sapphire are just a rising star, not an A-lister. Do you really have to take her out on a dinner, personally? Rico asked. Ricardo lit up his cigarette and stared at him with a displeased expression. He hated being questioned.
She is not just a rising star. She's the highlight of the cinema right now. Besides, this woman was clever as a fox. She intentionally asked me to sign the contract personally. She threatened to sign with my rival on purpose if I didn't give her this chance. She knows how to attack your conscience. Although I know this, I can't bear the thought of her signing with my rival. For some reason, Ricardo was intrigued by this.
He was not desperate for her, not to this extent. But she fascinated him today, and he wanted to know more.
Rico, book a seat at Victoria's. I will personally accompany her tonight. Rico raised his brow at the request.
Sir, isn't Victoria a special place for you and Miss Diana Morgan? Is it really okay to take her there? Miss Diana Morgan may misunderstand. He questioned.
Victoria was his favorite restaurant in New York. He always took Diana out for dinner there. He would personally select the seat, usually near the window.
Ricardo loved the view from the building.
Rico thought he wouldn't take anyone else there. It was rather surprising.
Hm, when did I say it's exclusive for me and Diana? He asked back, looking displeased by the question.
No, you didn't, sir, I just made an assumption. Rico admitted. He was nervous. Ricardo was not in the best mood and his question had made it worse. Even though Rico had worked for him for years, he never truly understood his mood.
Exactly, I can take whoever I want there. He replied coldly.
Understand, Mr. Croft. I will find out her preferences and contact her. He nodded in submission.
No, you send her preferences to me in a document. I will contact her myself. He decisively said. Rico tilted his head in confusion, but he didn't want to provoke him any longer.
Okay, sir! He replied before he was dismissed.
As he walked out of Ricardo's office, Rico contemplated what had just happened. He was utterly confused. The whole time he knew him, Ricardo never asked women out on dates himself. Even if it was Diana, Rico always acted as the middle man to confirm it and made all the arrangements.
This new artist, Sapphire, was the first one to be treated this way. Rico thought it was strange and fascinating at the same time.
Sapphire, what a curious woman.
After Rose went back to her apartment, she took a shower, changed her clothes and got ready for her appointment with Edgar Lawson.
Edgar Lawson was the penthouse owner. He was a handsome and well-mannered man. Elegant and educated, the perfect gentleman in people's eyes.
When she first arrived in New York and moved into the penthouse, he was kind enough to reduce the rental fee after finding out that she was a single mother with triplets.
Oddly enough, often, he would also send her gifts here and there for her and the children. He acted as a part-time benefactor to her.
They had a good relationship with each other, and he was one of the few men who could become close to Rose in her private life.
However, there was a side of him not many knew, but Rose did. Even though he might seem calm and even tempered at the front, he was actually ruthless on the inside when it came down to business. Of course, he couldn't acquire his wealth by being a harmless people-pleaser.
Edgar was also an associate of Venus Entertainment.
When he heard the news of what had happened to her, he wanted to recruit her to join them instead. Rose was grateful for his kindness, but she had her own plan. So she refused.
That day, she wanted to meet him to explain everything. After she messaged him, she went to pick the children up in the kindergarten.
On the other hand, Rico received a message from her. I don't eat meat. The message was relayed to Ricardo, who frowned at the news.
What is she? A vegetarian? He wondered. Why did her taste have to be so difficult? He wanted to confirm it again with her.
Give me her number. He ordered Rico, who immediately gave the number to him. Ricardo used his private number and called her.