The Beauty and the Brain

Chapter 77

Marie interrupted, “Enough with the ‘buts.’ I won’t go. Let Sasha accompany you.”

Sasha, sitting nearby, had gradually grown her short hair into shoulder-length, exuding a gentle

vibe.

She said, “Marie has her own plans, so stop troubling her. I’ll go with you.”

Zane said, “Alright, going alone does make me a bit nervous. Thank you.”

Sasha smiled. “No big deal. We both work for Marie. Besides, you’re somewhat my senior since you

signed before me.”

Zane scratched his head sheepishly and said, “Still, thank you.”

At the end of the year, the American Music ceremony officially began. Marie sat on the couch in

Glorious Estate, watching the award ceremony with Dennis.

On the red carpet, Zane appeared in a suit, looking young and handsome, with Sasha wearing a

beige long dress, holding Zane’s arm.

Fans who had been eagerly anticipating Zane and Sasha’s presence screamed in excitement. They

had gathered there just to catch a glimpse of them. The combination of a talented man and a beautiful

woman seemed perfect!

The reporters’ camera flashes were incessant. It was Sasha’s first time attending an awards

ceremony, and she seemed a bit uncomfortable. Her gaze avoided the camera flashes, and Zane

asked, “Are you okay?”

Sasha nodded. “I’m fine.”

They posed for a few pictures on the red carpet and then moved to the interview area, where the host

was also excited about meeting those rising stars, then he asked, “Zane, do you think you’ll

win an award this time?”

Zane smiled in a sincere manner and replied, “Regardless of whether I win or not, being here is already

a great joy. Thank you all for liking my music!”

Then the host turned to Sasha to ask another question, “Sasha, you appeared in Zane’s music video. Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

Did you two know each other before?”

Sasha shook her head and said, “Zane and I are both from the same company. It’s an honor for me

to be in his music video.”

The entire entertainment industry seemed to have accepted Zane as an artist from Global Medias.

When Sasha mentioned this, the companies that had eagerly wanted to sign her could only give up on

that thought.

After all, who would dare to compete with Global Medias for artists?

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Zane and Sasha successfully entered the awards ceremony and found their seats together.

Darwin passed by the living room and happened to see the screen. After months of filming the TV

series, he either quarreled with Sasha or argued with her. He still thought Sasha was a tomboy with a

bad temper.

And what happened now?

Sasha was wearing a sophisticated dress, holding Zane’s arm, standing gracefully by his side. She

even whispered and smiled at him in front of the camera. Ah, I see now. That woman is only rude to

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Darwin became frustrated and wondered why he didn’t know about this ceremony. He took out his

phone and called Andres.

“Do you know about the American Music ceremony?”

“Yeah, why?”

“I want to go to the event. Get me an invitation.”

Andres sighed in annoyance, “What’s gotten into you again? You’re an actor, why would you go to a

music awards ceremony? And where can I get an invitation for you?”

Darwin became agitated, pacing around the living room. “What’s wrong with me being an actor? Can’t

actors attend music awards ceremonies? Sasha went, so why can’t I? Why is she allowed to go, but I

can’t?”

Andres rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. “Are you going just for the sake of it?”

“No! I just want to join in the fun!”

“Sasha could go because Marie arranged it. If you have any issues, ask her. Don’t bother me.”

Then, Andres hung up the phone. Darwin looked bewildered. What did Andres mean by Marie

arranging it?

He called Andres again to ask for the address, then drove to Maris Entertainment’s studio.

Until Darwin stood at the door of Marie’s office, he still had a perplexed expression. When did Marie

start her own company?

He walked in, and Marie was momentarily surprised but not overly astonished. “Why are you here?”

“Is this your company? You started a company… and Sasha and Zane…” Darwin was a little

incoherent.

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Marie nodded and said, “The company is mine. I started it this year. Sasha and Zane are under me.

Marie

Is there something else you want to ask? Have a seat.”

Darwin moved to the couch and sat down, taking a sip of water. He still couldn’t fully grasp the

situation.

Isn’t Marie just a wealthy heiress who casually dabbles in the entertainment industry? When did she

even start her own company?

He always believed that Marie, just like him, was merely seeking fun and playing around in the

entertainment industry. So when Marie scolded him, he felt a strong sense of defiance.

He persisted in completing The Against the War, partly because he had promised Marie, and partly

because he didn’t want to be constantly labeled as a mere decorative presence by the media.

However, deep down, he did not fully recognize Marie’s ability.

But now, as he sat in Marie’s office, observing the stack of files on her desk and the densely packed.

work plans on the whiteboard in the meeting room, he finally realized where Marie’s confidence.

came from.

She was never just casually playing around; she was genuinely dedicated to this work.

Marie, who was almost the same age as him, was more thoughtful and meticulous in her

considerations.

Marie took a sip of water and asked, “Did you come here just to space out?”

Darwin snapped back to reality, realizing why he had come. “Zane and Sasha are under you. Why don’t

you let them clarify things directly instead of letting everyone think they are artists from

Global Medias?”

Zane and Sasha are currently the hottest stars in the entertainment industry, and if Marie revealed

her status as the company owner, she could benefit even more.

Marie shook her head. “It’s not the right time. I can’t protect them right now.”

“Dennis and my brother can help you.”

Marie smiled, “Using the name of Global Medias is already helping me enough.”

Darwin scratched his head and asked, “So, you arranged for Sasha to accompany Zane to the awards

ceremony?”

Marie nodded. “Zane needs a companion, and Sasha is currently in a rising period. She needs more

exposure.”

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Darwin probed, “Then, who will Sasha go with to the upcoming Drama Feast?”

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Marie thought for a moment and said, “I haven’t decided yet. Maybe she’ll go with Zane.”

Darwin grew anxious. “Why? Zane isn’t shooting a TV drama!”

Marie was taken aback. “But Zane is likely to perform as a guest at the event.”

Darwin asked, “Then what about me? Who will accompany me?”

Marie smiled. “You should ask your brother about that. Global Medias has many female artists, and

there must be someone who wants to walk the red carpet with you.”

Darwin pursed his lips. “But I don’t want to go with them!”

Marie glanced at him. “Do you want to go with Sasha?”

Darwin replied immediately, “Not really! It’s just that I shot a drama this year, and she was the female

lead. It’s embarrassing for my leading lady to walk the red carpet with another man!”

Marie nodded. “Hmm, it is quite embarrassing. In that case, I suggest you

Darwin was at a loss for words.

don’t go.

“Sasha and Zane are both my artists, and it’s more beneficial for me if they appear together and

increase their exposure. Besides, Sasha just appeared in Zane’s music video, so it creates more buzz

for them to walk the red carpet together. Since they both have no objections, I won’t separate

them to fulfill someone else’s wishes.”

Darwin anxiously asked, “What am I then? Am I someone else? Didn’t I work hard to shoot a TV drama

for you?”

Marie shook her head. “I paid you to act, but you don’t work for me.”

“Then I’ll sign with you! If I sign with your studio, then I’ll be your artist, right?”

Marie was taken aback. “Sign with me?”

Darwin seemed to have come up with a solution and smiled. “Yeah! If I sign with your studio, I’ll be your

artist! Then you can arrange for Sasha to walk the red carpet with me!”

“Won’t your company object?”

Darwin slapped on the table and made the decision, “Global Medias belongs to my brother. What

objections could there be? It’s decided then. I’ll terminate my contract now. Prepare the contract, and

I’ll come over to sign it later!”

Marie was unable to prevent Darwin from leaving, and he swiftly made his way to Andres’ office.

Without hesitation, he declared, “I want to terminate my contract! I won’t work for you anymore!”

Andres swiftly took out Darwin’s contract and tossed it into the shredder. “Perfect, just don’t cause

trouble for me.”

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Darwin saw the shredded contract and smiled happily. “Can I sign a new contract now?”

Andres was taken aback. “What new contract?”

“Marie’s contract! I want to sign with her!”

“You terminated your contract with your own brother just to sign with Marie?”

Darwin nodded. “Yeah, alright, I won’t argue with you. I’m going to find Marie to sign the contract.”

Andres watched Darwin’s departing figure and felt speechless.

What on earth did Marie say to Darwin?

First, she made Darwin obediently finish shooting an entire TV drama, and now he voluntarily went

to work her?

Who in the entertainment industry wouldn’t want to sign with Global Medias? Artists under Global

Medias automatically considered themselves superior to others, but Darwin, he terminated his contract

and ran off to Marie’s little company?

Andres called Dennis to complain, “Dennis! Your wife stole my person!”

“Who?”

Andres cried out in despair, “Darwin! She didn’t even spare my own brother!”

“Well, you can’t control him anyway.”

Andres was momentarily speechless.

It seemed to make sense. Darwin indeed didn’t listen to him, but he couldn’t understand why Marie

could control him.

arwin appeared again at Marie’s studio for her to sign the contract with him. Mariv

shrugged. “I won’t sign.”

“Why? So many people want to sign me, and you don’t want me even when I come to you voluntarily?”

Marie was speechless.

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“I promise you I won’t cause any trouble. I’ll def model worker! I’ll do whatever you

want me to do!”

Marie had no choice but to take out the contract and throw it at him. Darwin didn’t even look at it

and directly signed it. “Now I’m your artist, right?”

Marie nodded. “Yes, but keep your mouth shut and don’t go around saying that Zane and Sasha are

my artists.”

Darwin made a gesture of sealing his lips. “To celebrate the new member joining, shouldn’t we have a

celebration?”

“Fine, Zane just won an award. Let’s celebrate together tonight.”

So, Darwin waited in front of the television in Marie’s office, watching the awards ceremony. In the end,

Zane won the American Music Award. As soon as the ceremony ended, Darwin immediately grabbed

Marie and said, “Let’s go, let’s go! Let’s celebrate!”