<h4>Chapter 609: The Young Master Has Lost It</h4>


    Dominic and Eleanor stepped out, watching the fading figure in the distance. Dominic muttered, "Men these days—never around when they should be, but clinging on when they shouldn’t."


    Eleanor looked worried. She feared Aurora might soften, and her expression made that clear.


    Aurora regained herposure. "Let’s go back for breakfast. I still have to head to thepanyter."


    Speaking of her new songs, Aurora was looking forward to them. Thepany had lined up some well-known songwriters andposers for her.


    Back at thepany, Aurora picked two songs—one was a special New Year’s release titled Snow Falls on the Rising Sun, and the other was a heartwarming, sweet song called Love You. She chose these songs in hopes of breaking away from her past mncholic, youthful style.


    After finalizing the songs, thepany, along with Eleanor and Aurora, held several meetings. They ultimately decided to film Snow Falls on the Rising Sun in the north, while Love You, with its overwhelming sweetness, would be shot in the south.


    Thepany had been grooming Aurora as a lead artist for some time. Despite past negative press, her standing within thepany remained unaffected.


    With the n set, thepany allowed Aurora to select a female co-star from its roster for the MV, while the male lead was assigned to the rising pop sensation Brown. With his sunny good looks, captivating voice, and exceptional dance skills, Brown had bagged multiple music awards over the past few years, securing his position in the industry. As an LXL-signed artist, he was also more than happy to coborate with Aurora.


    "I’d actually like Autumn Bet as the MV’s supporting actress. Would that work?"


    The room fell silent as the team exchanged nces. Autumn was also an LXL artist, but shecked Aurora’s vocal prowess and technical skill. Her career had remained stagnant for the past two years—neither a breakout star nor aplete nobody.


    However, given her appearance, she suited the role. Plus, the supporting part didn’t demand much, so everyone quickly agreed to Aurora’s suggestion.


    When Aurora and Dominic found Autumn, who was in the middle of vocal practice, they shared the good news. Autumn’s face immediately lit up with joy, and she thanked Aurora profusely.


    Aurora chatted with her briefly before rushing back to practice.


    Once Aurora left, Autumn’s expression gradually darkened.


    Her assistant, Caroline, sneered and whispered, "Autumn, does she really think she’s some kind of benefactor? Acting like you should be grateful to be in her MV? This is just her way of unting her status, stepping on you to boost her own ego."


    They say a servant takes after their master. And just like that, Caroline’s words reflected Autumn’s true nature. Though she appeared warm and easygoing on the surface, at her core, she was selfish, envious, and narrow-minded.


    Unfortunately, Aurora saw none of this. Their friendship had always been strong, and Autumn had yed her role too well.


    Aurora had genuinely wanted to help. Seeing how Autumn’s career had been stagnant for the past two years, she thought featuring her in the MV might give her a boost.


    After all, Aurora was LXL’s rising star, and once the MV was released, thepany would put in serious effort to promote it. If the MV became a hit, Autumn would get significant exposure.


    But instead of being grateful, Autumn felt insulted—she saw it as Aurora using the opportunity to put her down.


    "Stop talking nonsense. She didn’t mean it that way," Autumn said tly, pretending to be indifferent. But inside, she was seething with jealousy.


    She wished she were the one in the spotlight, the one being pushed to stardom.


    But reality was cruel. When she first joined thepany, the marketing director had praised her for her vocal power and potential, hinting that she might be LXL’s next big thing.


    Yet in the end?


    That spot went to Aurora.


    And now, she was just a supporting role in someone else’s MV.


    How could she possibly be okay with that?


    "Autumn, you’re too kind. She’s stepping all over you, and you’re still defending her? If it were me, I wouldn’t even give her the time of day," Caroline scoffed coldly.


    Autumn remained silent


    Autumn didn’t respond, though she wished she could. But right now, she had no opportunity to rise, and even if Aurora was trying to step on her, she had to make the most of this chance!


    When Caroline saw that Autumn had nothing to say, the manager stepped in to congratte Autumn on securing this opportunity.


    Inside, Autumn felt bitter. Aurora was the star, the one being heavily promoted, while she had only been given a supporting role. The manager, on the other hand, seemed overly pleased...


    Suddenly, Autumn felt a wave of resentment, secretly ming thepany for not assigning her to Eleanor’s team in the first ce.


    What she didn’t know was that Eleanor always chose her artists herself, not through thepany’s arrangements.


    "Autumn, this is a rare opportunity. People would kill to get that role. After all, Aurora is thepany’s top pick, and being close to her means many chances for exposure. So, you need to perform your best, give it everything you’ve got, and push your limits. If you be a hit, you’ll gain both fame and fortune!"


    Her manager Audrey said with a smile. Autumn nodded with a polite smile of her own, and seeing how well she was behaving, Audrey felt reassured.


    Aurora and her team set off to the outskirts of Z City, to a ce called Bóshí to shoot the MV. They filmed the southern scenes first, and then they would head north to shoot Snow Falls on the Rising Sun.


    When Everett received the news, he was on the treadmill at the gym, working out intensely.


    He stopped when he saw Tobias walk in, panting slightly, drenched in sweat.


    "Sir, Miss Wilson has flown to Bóshí with the team."


    Tobias said quietly.


    Everett nodded. He had tried to avoid thinking about Aurora, but in the end, he couldn’t help it. So, he asked Tobias to find out any news about her.


    Everett stared at the clear blue sky outside, saying nothing as he resumed his workout.


    Tobias stood off to the side, thinking to himself that his master was truly obsessed. What did Aurora have other than good looks and a nice voice? Was there anything else about her that was truly captivating?


    After fifty minutes of exercise, Everett finally stopped, took a leisurely shower, and only when it was time for dinner did he give Tobias an order.


    "Send a few more people to follow them, but don’t let them know."


    He wasn’t sure about Bóshí. The area had beautiful scenery, but it was also known for being a rough ce, full of shady people. He was genuinely concerned.


    "Of course, sir." Tobias was amused as he heard Everett giving orders while looking up information online. The master was quite knowledgeable, but he rarely used tools like this.


    Tobias didn’t understand why Everett wanted to follow Aurora’s team, but he obediently arranged for more people to quietly track them.


    There were also people in Z City who worked for Everett, so they could follow the team once they arrived.


    A dayter, everyone arrived at the foot of the mountain in Bóshí to shoot the MV. Aurora was in a good mood—this ce was picturesque, with clear rivers and patches of wild chrysanthemums in bloom. Despite the snow falling in the north, it felt like spring here.


    She never imagined that here, in this serene location, she would encounter yet another turning point.