Chapter 180 Are You a CEO Who Doesn't Even Blush
The area code of the incoming call was hidden, and Jessica mistakenly took it as a telemarketing call, so she didn't answer and hung up directly.
However, just as she was about to continue talking to Mackenzie, the phone rang again.
She looked at the number for a while before answering. "Hello!"
After the call was connected, there was only the sound of wind coming from the other end, with no one speaking.
Jessica waited for a few seconds. "Hello?"
Still no response from the other side.
"Hello?"
Still no sound.
After a moment of hesitation, Jessica decisively hung up and turned to Mackenzie, saying, "Twenty-eight thousand dollars, just ok!"
Nothing was more important than safety, especially with Danielle by her side. It was essential to ensure that the living area was secure enough.
Seeing Jessica's firm gaze after answering the mysterious call, Mackenzie was surprised. "Are you planning to rent it? Are you crazy? How much is your current income? After the last drama and the upcoming new one, how much will you have left after the share of the remuneration reaches you? Although Tilans's signing fee is generous, it's not that much after it reaches you. When did you become so extravagant? Besides, aren't you already living in Blue Bay Apartments? Mr. Harriman doesn't..."
"Oh, the signing fee hasn't paid me yet. When will the company settle it for me?"
Mackenzie immediately rolled her eyes at the makeup room's fluorescent light above. "You know company’s financial department always delays payments to artists. It's probably going to be at least another month before you get it."
Jessica looked at Mackenzie with a compassionate expression, also considering her future with a compassionate heart.
It was not uncommon for unknown actors in the industry to have harsh terms in their contracts with talent agencies. As her executive agent and studio boss, Mackenzie has been good to her. The remuneration for "Charles II" was first advanced by Mackenzie from the studio's accounts. Otherwise, if they had to wait for the talent agency to pay the remuneration, Jessica would probably have starved by now.
The amount of signing fee was substantial, and it was difficult for Mackenzie to advance it, so Jessica had to wait for the company."Okay, find some time to remind the finance department for me. I need it urgently."
After Jessica finished speaking, she got up and walked out.
It was already late, and Caroline had probably put Danielle to sleep a long time ago.
Jessica needed to go back early to bathe and sleep, ready to face every future job with full energy!
Working hard and earning money was the only way to live comfortably in a twenty-eight-thousand-dollar house for a year!
Mackenzie escorted Jessica back to Blue Bay Apartments. After stopping outside the main gate, Jessica stood outside, which was rare for her, looking back and forth at these luxurious apartment buildings.
She thought she had to feast her eyes on them before paying the price of twenty-eight thousand dollars to live there for a year.
Landon happened to drive out from inside, seeing Jessica standing there, not knowing what she was looking at. He stopped the car next to her, honked the horn, and greeted her, "Ms. Jenner."
Jessica turned around, saw the familiar black Bentley, and looked back at Landon, smiling and greeting, "Mr. Wilson, what a coincidence. Are you just passing by?"
Landon replied, "Not passing by. After Mr. Harriman left the Urban Oasis, he had a temporary meeting with a partner, discussed matters, and then returned."In the evening, Gabriel was indeed momentarily occupied with an unforeseen matter, so Jessica took the opportunity to return to the dressing room.
"The Harriman Group office building is still quite a distance away. Why did he come here to drop you off?" Jessica looked puzzled.
She added, "Oh, I see. Mr. Harriman probably had a few drinks in the evening and wanted to walk around to sober up before returning to the office, right?"
Never did Jessica think that Gabriel actually lived upstairs in the same building.
Jessica glanced in the direction of the Harriman Group. "Mr. Harriman walks pretty fast. He's already gone so far, can't even see his back."
"Ms. Jenner, you're really humorous."
"What's so funny about me? It's late. You should go back and rest. Bye." Jessica waved to Landon, turned back, and continued to admire the bustling scene near Blue Bay Apartments.
As she heard the sound of the car driving away, Jessica stood there for a while, picked up her phone, and checked it.
The WhatsApp message she sent to Gabriel before the banquet, he still hadn't replied.
After taking him to dinner at the Urban Oasis on the sixth floor, she made an excuse and returned to the dressing room on the second floor. During this time, he never mentioned her WhatsApp message.
To rent or not to rent just gave a definite answer.
Jessica walked towards the apartment and sent Gabriel a message on WhatsApp.
Jessica: [Transferred 3 dollars.]
After a while, there was still no response from Gabriel.
She sighed, took the elevator with her phone, thinking that Gabriel had helped her fend off harassment at the banquet, but after that, he just left without a word.Ten minutes later, on the thirty-second floor of Blue Bay Apartments, Gabriel came out of the bathroom and saw the message Jessica had sent.
Gabriel: [?]
Jessica finally received a reply and replied like he did.
Jessica: [I'm just testing if I've been blocked.]
Gabriel: [Payment received.]
Jessica was speechless.
Really? He even accepted the small change?
However, after Gabriel received the money, he didn't say a word, not even an extra punctuation mark in his reply.
After waiting for a while and confirming that he had no intention of replying further, Jessica was frustrated.Jessica thought, ‘You took the 3 dollars without a word, is a CEO like you not even blushing? Can't you chat about 3 dollars, sugar daddy?’‘I want to rent a house!’
Caroline came out of the bedroom, saw Jessica sitting on the sofa looking conflicted, and walked over, saying softly, "It's already past eleven. You just got back. Are you hungry? Shall I heat some food for you?"
Jessica glanced at the time, realizing how late it was. She decided to let go of the $3 matter, put down her phone, and said, "I'm not hungry. I already ate tonight. What time did Danielle go to sleep?"
"She went to bed at nine. Before she slept, she kept saying that you would wear a beautiful dress today, reminding me to find photos online to show her tomorrow," Caroline said with a smile, "You should rest early. I'll head back now."
Jessica got up to see Caroline off, then took a shower and went back to the room to cuddle up with the peacefully sleeping Danielle.
Before going to sleep, she opened Facebook to see if the studio had posted the official photos of her in the evening gown, wanting to save them to show Danielle tomorrow.
Suddenly, she noticed the Four Seas Entertainment and Trinity were trending. Upon clicking, she found a statement from the Four Seas Entertainment, issued an hour ago, announcing the expiration of Trinity's contract without plans for renewal by either party. . They would hold a press conference on Friday to publicly announce the details of their separation.
The Internet was buzzing with excitement.
The contract had expired, the engagement was off, and Trinity was clearly kicked out of the Four Seas Entertainment.
The spectators were all speculating about the aristocratic mystery concealed behind this scenario. How enthralling!
