L snapped out of her thoughts and shook her head. "It''s nothing, I just


    remembered something urgent-I have a flight tomorrow afternoon, and I haven''t told Grandma or Aunt Nicole yet."


    She nced at Kieran and added casually, "If they ask about me while I''m gone, could you let them know? I''lle back to spend time with them as soon as I finish my work."


    Her tone was calm and unbothered, and she even let out a yawn. "I''m so tired. I''m heading to bed now. You should rest early too, Uncle Kieran. Goodnight!"


    Without waiting for a response, she stood up and headed to her room.


    Kieran looked out at the sky, which wasn''t yet fully dark. He sighed softly at the knowledge she was hiding something.


    Shaking his head with a hint of helplessness, he decided to let her sort it out. If things spiraled out of control, he could step in then.


    The next morning, Cedric, still uneasy about L working with Michael for the first time, arranged for them to meet at the office before their departure.


    L first stopped by to brief Ethan on the tasks she was leaving behind. Jamie and Teddy happened to be there as well.


    When L finished exining, Teddy''s eyes widened in disbelief. "Wait, hold up. This huge movie star is stealing our agent?"


    Jamie blinked, her soft-spoken nature keeping her quiet, though her gaze dropped to the floor, clearly agreeing with Teddy''s sentiment.


    L chuckled, shaking her head. "He already has an agent. This is just a temporary fill-in since his agent is tied up. Film sets are chaotic, and it''s easier for the actors if someone else handles the small stuff. Plus, I said yes because there will be a lot of international stars there. Michael has some overseas connections, and he can introduce me to people who might help you two break into the global market."


    Hearing this, Teddy finally rxed and sighed in relief. "I thought we were going to lose you right after joining the newpany. That was close."


    Jamie nodded, silently echoing his sentiment.


    The two exchanged a nce and silently agreed. They had to get famous fast to solidify their im on L as their agent.


    After wrapping things up, L headed to Michael''s office for their scheduled meeting.


    She knocked on the door but got no response.


    "Anyone in there? I''ming in," she called.


    "W-Wait a second!"


    However, she had already pushed the door open a crack, just in time to see Michael, caught mid-action,


    using his suit jacket to gather


    snacks and stuff them into


    cab.


    Their eyes met.


    They stared at each other for a few seconds before L broke the silence. "I didn''t see anything. Carry on."


    She closed the door and couldn''t helpughing softly to herself.


    This wasn''t her first time meeting Michael. As Dorian ke''s rival, she had taken


    an interest in him and had run into him on set a few times.


    People often said the two actors were remarkably simr-in their roles and personalities—and their fans frequently shed online.


    At first, L agreed with the


    chastised child.


    Of course, this image was slightly undercut by the half-eaten smoke sausage he was holding behind his back.


    L had nearly burst outughing. At that moment, she realized Michael and Dorian were nothing alike.


    Dorian would never sneak snacks, nor would he take a lecture quietly.


    L found herself liking Michael''s down-to-earth demeanor. He seemed more real, more human.


    She had once thought of sharing, this amusing story with Dorian, but he had been rushing off to see Zara at the time, and she never got the chance. Later, life became so hectic that the memory faded.


    Now, recalling it brought a smile to her face.


    Just then, the door opened from the inside, and Michael peered out, looking wary.


    "Are you alone?"


    L straightened her expression and nodded. "Yes, just me."