Chapter 571: A Rise To Stardom

Bianca nodded, thankful for Dave’s help. Without him, she wouldn’t have heard the news.

Even though she learned about it just one night earlier than everyone else, it gave her a small advantage to prepare.

She held onto Dave’s arm tightly, her eyes soft and glowing.

The next morning, Bianca went to the company early. She couldn’t wait to tell Diana. Diana’s eyes grew wide, just as shocked as Bianca had been.

Reese’s success was expected, but the deal with Universal Pictures pushed Emerald Artists Agency into the global spotlight.

“We need to keep moving forward. We have to quickly train and promote our other talents, except for Reese and Sophia. They’re already doing great.”

With the list of entertainers in hand, Bianca and Diana started planning. They looked at each person’s strengths and weaknesses. Now that they had money and resources, they felt like anything was possible.

Phoenix Alliance Group’s stock jumped again when the market opened.

“I don’t even want to sell any Phoenix Alliance Group’s shares, they’re worth so much!” Diana said. But even with her hesitation, she followed their plan and started selling.

Bianca and Diana kept a small part of their shares, leaving only small ownership in the company.

The deal was quick and smooth, finished in no time.

“I’ll use part of the money to clear our debts and put the rest into our next project,” Bianca said, already thinking about what’s next. Unlike Diana, she felt no hesitation. She had known what she wanted from the start. If she only cared about money, she would have sold everything a long time ago.

Diana saw how determined Bianca was and how ready she was to take on bigger goals.

“Bianca, you’re fearless. Your focus and determination are amazing. You always see opportunities clearly and stick to your plan,” Diana said.

Even when things got tough, Bianca had a way of turning problems into wins. Dave had helped her, but it was Bianca’s own drive that made the difference. Without her courage and confidence, none of this success would have happened.

Diana didn’t believe in luck or fate, but she fully trusted Bianca’s skills and decisions.

Motivated by Bianca’s drive, Diana said, “I’m going to grab more chances in TV and film. Brandon’s been bothering me nonstop, so I might as well use his connections now.”

Bianca laughed. “You’re great at using resources, Diana. You always know how to make things work.”

Blushing slightly, Diana shook her head. “No, he’s just been pestering me every day. I figured I should put his eagerness to use.”

Just then, someone knocked on the door. Through the glass, Bianca saw Brandon standing there, bundled up and wearing sunglasses, waving excitedly at Diana.

“Speak of the devil,” Diana said with a laugh. “It’s like he’s waiting for instructions. I’m starting to think he wants to work for us.”

“He’s our client. Of course, he comes every day,” Bianca said. She covered her mouth as she giggled, giving Diana a little push to go meet Brandon.

At that moment, Bianca’s phone rang. She looked at the screen and saw it was from Phoenix Entertainment. She hadn’t expected their call this soon. Dave had mentioned it yesterday, but she thought they’d take more time to get back to her.

“Ms. Scott, we’re all set on our side. We’re looking forward to meeting you and your artists from Emerald Artists Agency,” the person on the phone said. “When will you be free to discuss the details?”

Even though Phoenix Entertainment was technically the client, their tone was now respectful, as if Bianca’s agency was the one in charge.

Bianca’s history with Phoenix Entertainment made this sudden partnership even more unexpected.

The person in charge, clearly aware of her connection to Dave, handled the call carefully. Someone in that position knew how to be polite and professional.

Bianca looked at the clock and said, “How about 11 a.m.?”

“That works perfectly. We’re ready whenever you are,” the person replied.

They then gave her the details about the place and location for the signing ceremony.

After hanging up, Bianca immediately asked Reese to come to her office.

The night before, Bianca had messaged Reese, explaining how important today was and telling her to get ready.

“Bianca, what did you want to talk to me about?” Reese asked as she walked into Bianca's office, looking curious.

Today, Reese wore light makeup and a long, flowing dress. She looked fresh and simple, like the girl next door.

“You look lovely, Reese,” Bianca said as she nodded in approval. She stepped forward and adjusted the pearls in Reese’s hair. After looking at her for a moment, Bianca went to the wardrobe and pulled out a beige shoulder bag. She handed it to Reese.

“Here, use this. It’ll suit you better.” Bianca smiled and added, “It’s a gift for you.”

The bag was a new release from Cherish, popular after a recent fashion show. Madison had planned to bring it herself that morning, but something came up, so she had it delivered instead.

“For me?” Reese asked softly. After a moment, she narrowed her eyes and looked closely at the bag. She felt like she had seen it before. “This bag... wasn’t this launched at the recent fashion show?”

“Yes,” Bianca said with a smile.

Her mother had truly made a name in the fashion world this time. The fashion show had received wide media attention, and the Cherish brand was praised the most.

The brand was featured in famous fashion magazines. Some wrote full columns about Cherish, while others dedicated over a dozen pages. The shoulder bag, called “Wind,” was one of the highlights.

Reese looked surprised as she stared at Bianca, feeling a little overwhelmed by the special treatment.

“Bianca, I don’t get it. What’s this event about that makes me deserve all these gifts?”

Bianca had kept the event a secret from Reese. She worried that if Reese knew, she’d get too excited and wouldn’t rest well, which might affect how she looked today.

After thinking for a moment, Bianca decided to tell her the truth. “I’m sorry for hiding this from you, Reese. But Phoenix Entertainment is offering you an S-level contract. You’re about to become an A-list star.”

“What? Oh my God!” Reese gasped. Once she calmed down, she suddenly remembered that this contract was supposed to be Blake’s. She wondered how he was doing overseas since they hadn’t talked in a while.

“You heard me right! Now let’s go. The signing event’s about to start. Wear your best smile and give it your all, okay?”