The entertainment industry thrived on connections and resources. Marylin's career hadn't exactly been smooth sailing, but Joey had told her that if she just asked, he could make her a global superstar overnight.
Marylin, however, stubbornly refused his help, insisting that shortcuts held no meaning for her. Lately, she had been trying to produce an album, but with her naturally poor sense of pitch and the high production costs, she was facing a double bind. Then inspiration struck—she remembered the money-making project Leano had mentioned, and she wouldn't stop pestering Cecilia about it.
Cecilia, too, was short on cash lately—more accurately, she was constantly mindful of the debt she owed Blaze.
Early Monday morning, Marylin showed up at Cecilia's office to discuss the matter. She didn't hesitate to sit on Cecilia's desk and leaned over to ask, "Have you asked Leano to follow up? If it really makes money, I want in too."
