Pursuing Her

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“Have you ever thought about joining the entertainment industry now that Sophie's running an entertainment company? I think you'll be successful if you become a celebrity, especially with your good looks.”

“Yeah! I sincerely think you're suited for the entertainment industry, Willa! You'll definitely be one of the most stunning individuals in the industry if you do join.”

“Also, Sophie's entertainment company belongs to the Tanner family. If you enter the company, you'll no doubt gain lots of resources that'll help make you famous! If you can't marry into a rich family, you should consider working in the entertainment industry. It's easy to earn money there, don't you think so?”

A few of Willow's sidekicks suggested her the same thing.

Willow was slightly moved when she heard that.

“If you do end up in the entertainment industry, you have to bring me in with you, all right, Willa? I want to go too. I can play a supporting role for you.”

“Me too, Willa!”

Hearing them saying that made Willow think she would definitely become famous.

She believed that as long as she was incredibly famous, she could marry into any rich family she wanted.

“Don't worry. If I do join the entertainment industry, I'll be sure to bring you all with me.”

Just as Willow was visiting the restroom, she met Sophie and Ysabelle in the corridor.

“Come over here, Sophie. I have something I want to discuss with you,” Willow uttered in an arrogant tone.

Ysabelle shot a glance at Willow. Ugh... This woman is everywhere. Why do we keep bumping into her?

When it came to Willow, Ysabelle had very little patience. “Can you stop it already, Willow? We don't have time to talk nonsense with you here. Sophie is a very busy woman.”

“I just want to talk to my younger sister. What does that have to do with you? Who do you think you are?” Willow was annoyed that an outsider like Ysabelle was trying to get in between her conversation with her dear sister.

“Sister? When did you ever see Sophie as your younger sister? Having an older sister like you is like having a stroke of bad luck around!” Sharp-tongued as ever, Ysabelle's words managed to make Willow scowl.

Just then, Sophie finally said, “Just tell me what you want.”

Willow hesitated briefly, but when she saw how Sophie was acting, she knew her chance would slip away if she didn't speak her mind right then and there. “I heard you're opening an entertainment company. I'd like to join your company. I'm sure I'll be famous if I become a part of the entertainment industry.”

“My goodness, who gave you the confidence to be this shameless? Do you think you're exceptionally beautiful or something? I can't believe you don't feel embarrassed saying that while looking like... this,” said Ysabelle. I knew there was no way she was being nice to Sophie for no reason.

Upon hearing that, Sophie couldn't help but glance at her.

Then, she rejected, “My company can't sign a contract with you.”

Fury surged within Willow. “You!” The money she's using to open her entertainment company belongs to the Tanner family anyway. So why can't I join?

However, when she recalled she was the one asking for favors, she had no choice but to stifle her emotions.

“Sophie, no matter what, we're still sisters. And sisters are supposed to help each other out, no? What's the problem with helping me? I'm not asking for much. I just want to be a part of your company.” She didn't think that her request was anything too outrageous.

“Why should I help you?” Sophie couldn't help but raise her eyebrow.

I can't believe she has the audacity to ask me for help.

Hearing that, Willow knew she had to lower herself, for there was nothing else she could do. “I know what I did in the past was wrong, Soph. Will you fulfill my request if I apologize to you?”

“Our company has certain standards when it comes to choosing who to hire. You don't meet that standard,” came Sophie's reply.

“Why don't I meet your company standards? I look attractive, don't I?”

Sophie snorted, amused. “Do you think having a pretty face is all it takes?”

“Of course. There are plenty of people in the entertainment industry whose sole competence is being attractive, isn't it?” Willow didn't think she was worse than those people.

“It's time for class, Sophie. You should stop wasting time talking nonsense with her. Let's go.” Ysabelle held the belief that it was pointless to talk to someone with no self-awareness.

“You can't do this to me, Sophie. Didn't you open your company with the Tanner family's money?”

“Sorry to disappoint you, but I used my own money to open the company. That's why I won't let you in.” With that, Sophie turned around and left with Ysabelle.

Willow's hand curled into a tight fist. How shameless! I can't believe she said she used her own money. There's no way she has that much money! Does she think I'm stupid? There's no way that money doesn't belong to the Tanner family.

With that thought in mind, she became even more determined to enter the entertainment industry.

Willow was still unhappy even after returning home.

When Charmaine saw how her daughter looked, she asked caringly, “What's wrong? Why do you look so down? It's nearly time for your university entrance exam. You should put away all your thoughts and focus on that.”