Chapter 837 Darling, Please Help
"The penalty for breaking the contract is super high, really high," Thessaly finally calmed down after a bit. "Even though this amount is nothing to you and Mr. Davis, I don't deserve to have you pay it to free me. Besides, I won't accept it."
She didn't want to owe anyone a favor, especially such a big one.
"Don't sweat it. Leave it to my husband; he can handle it," Penelope said, holding his hand tightly. "Right, honey?"
"Penelope..."
"Awesome! You agreed!"
Kelvin looked puzzled.
Thessaly was equally confused.
"That's settled then," Penelope said with a bright smile. "Thessaly, go home and wait for news. If anything comes up, my husband and I will contact you. Trust us, as long as you're willing to cooperate!"
"I..."
"I genuinely like you, with no ulterior motives, and the Davis Group isn't involved in the entertainment industry," Penelope said. "Just think of me as your superfan, one who wants to see you succeed!"
And just like that, Thessaly left as confused as she had arrived.
Leander watched her leave and, confirming it was Thessaly, immediately messaged Brandon.
As soon as Thessaly stepped out of the elevator, she ran into her manager, who was rushing over.
"Hey, Thessaly?" the manager asked. "Why are you out already? How did it go? Do you think you have a good chance?"
Thessaly was still in a daze, blinking and not saying a word for a long time.
She didn't know how to answer.
"Come on, spill! You're killing me here," the manager urged. "Let me tell you, the Adoring Cupid endorsement is highly coveted. Every top actress in the industry is eyeing it and actively contacting the Davis Group's business department. You can't drop the ball on this."
"When you see clients, smile more and dress up a bit. Look at you, coming here in casual clothes with no makeup. You're wasting your beauty and not making a strong impression."
"I thought Jessamine had it in the bag, but she got cut. And now the Davis Group has reached out to you, which is a pleasant surprise! If you land this, I can finally hold my head high in front of Jessamine's manager!"
The manager kept rambling, and Thessaly finally said, "It's settled."
"Huh? Who got it? You or someone else?"
"Me."
"Really?" The manager was overjoyed. "Did Mr. Davis say it himself? Then why did you come out so quickly?"
Thessaly was still a bit disoriented.
She put her mask and hat back on and started walking out. "It's confirmed. The spokesperson will be me. We'll handle the rest step by step."
She couldn't mention the contract termination to her manager.
But could Kelvin really help her without spending a dime?
Thessaly was skeptical.
Penelope's image floated in her mind.
Was Penelope really that kind to her?
Thessaly had fought her way up from the bottom of the entertainment industry and had seen too much of the coldness of the world. She was wary of trusting anyone too much.
The only person she could trust was herself.
She would wait and see.
If Penelope truly wanted to help her terminate the contract, she would start taking action.
Thessaly got into the van and headed to her next appointment.
Meanwhile, in the CEO's office...
Penelope was practically glued to Kelvin, which was quite rare.
"Darling," Penelope said, shaking his arm, "please help."
"What is Thessaly to you?"
"I'm her fan!"
"When did she debut? What's her zodiac sign?"
Penelope couldn't answer.
Seeing that her sweet talk wasn't working, she got straight to the point. "Kelvin, we're married. I've already promised. Are you really going to stand by and do nothing?"
He raised an eyebrow. "Are you threatening me now?"
"Anyway, I want to sign Thessaly."
"You can sign her for an endorsement anytime," Kelvin replied. "As for her agency issues, Penelope, you're overstepping."
"You don't understand. Women helping women. Thessaly will be a shining international star. Her current agency is focusing on Jessamine and not her. They lack vision and will hinder her career!"
Kelvin rubbed his temples. This little wife of his always found something to keep him busy.
For him, getting this done wasn't difficult. But he didn't see the need. He wasn't as kind-hearted as Penelope, meddling in things that didn't benefit him.
But he couldn't resist Penelope's constant nagging.
"Just lift a finger and help, Mr. Davis, Mr. Davis, darling, Lucy's dad," Penelope started to act pitiful, "This is the first time I really want to help someone. Thessaly is amazing, and I want to see her shine."
"If she does well, Adoring Cupid will benefit too. The brand and the spokesperson complement each other."
Kelvin said slowly, "You mentioned Sam wanted to go somewhere?"
"The space center, to see real rockets."
"So, what has he been doing to get me to take him?"
Sucking up!
Sam had been serving Kelvin soup and picking out dishes for him these days. He would see Kelvin off when he left and carry his bag. He would greet Kelvin when he came home, taking his shoes and keys. He constantly asked if Kelvin was thirsty, hungry, or hot, taking care of him meticulously!
Penelope understood.
She immediately put her hand on Kelvin's shoulder. "Darling, you must be tired. You've been working for so long. Let me give you a shoulder massage."
"I'm not tired, just mentally exhausted."
Penelope pretended not to hear and started pampering him. Massaging his shoulders and legs was just the beginning. There was plenty more to come!
If Kelvin didn't agree, she would keep pestering him until he did!
Even when Penelope returned to the jewelry department, she would frequently message Kelvin—
"Take a break and rest your eyes."
"Stand up and walk around, don't sit all the time."
"Don't get angry, it's bad for your health and makes you age faster."
"Look at this selfie I just took with Tina."
She would show concern and share her daily life.
Penelope had never done this before!
Kelvin didn't reply to any of her messages. But he read every single one, even stopping his work to read her messages before continuing. He just read them without replying.
He had to keep his cool and not agree too quickly, or he wouldn't have enjoyed such good treatment!
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