Chapter 86

"...Look at Sophia. She had nothing when she started and was always so awkward at first. I was the one who turned her into a star..."

"Ah. So you're the one behind Sophia. Sorry to say, but I don't associate with hypocrites." Isabella ended the call.

She was well aware of how easily audiences were manipulated in this industry. Yet she constantly found herself clashing with people like Genevieve.

A respectable agency should champion genuine talent and integrity. Not fabricate personas for incompetent celebrities through lies and manipulation to deceive the public.

A new message flashed from Genevieve.

[Isabella, you should really reconsider. I can show you the true benefits and satisfaction of being with SilverPeak Entertainment!]

Isabella deleted the message without a second thought.

"Have you ever considered starting an entertainment company?" she asked Julian.

Julian was momentarily speechless. Most agents would jump at such an offer, but not him.

"Look, Isabella. I have no desire to engage in a prolonged battle with you over this. Managing one artist—you—is already more than enough trouble. Let's just drop it, alright?"

'How could Julian refuse Isabella? He's being completely unreasonable!' Maxwell and Harrison exchanged exasperated looks.

"Come on, Julian. I already have a name picked out. GoldenPhoenix Entertainment!" she insisted.

A phoenix soaring above the silver peak. It symbolized their dominance over SilverPeak. The perfect name.

It felt like agreeing was their only option. Resisting her would be risking their careers.

"Hello, you mentioned wanting to start an entertainment company before, correct? I'm in," Isabella said with determination over the phone.

"Seriously?" The man on the other end was shocked. "Finally found someone who appreciates real talent in this industry, huh?"

"This is no joke. I'm sending you the details shortly. Get it done as soon as you receive them."

Isabella sent the email immediately after hanging up. She included every objective, target, investment detail, and specification she could conceive. She added a final, crucial note at the end—to poach all the uniquely talented artists from SilverPeak Entertainment!

Julian studied her, his expression deeply concerned. "Are you absolutely certain about handing this to Adrian to manage?"

Adrian was Eleanor's nephew. Also Isabella's cousin, known for his lack of ambition and his fondness for chasing women. The family considered him a disgrace.

But Isabella remembered when she was at her lowest. Adrian was the only one who stood by her. He never believed she would cheat. That unwavering faith was why he was the only family member she maintained contact with over those five years.

Though Adrian could be infuriatingly foolish, his loyalty was absolute. He would never betray Isabella's trust. Moreover, he was bold. With proper guidance, he could actually become capable.

Isabella was a strategist. She immediately began planning the business with Adrian after Maxwell and Harrison left.

"If the company operates at a loss, you'll never see me again. But if it turns a profit, you keep ninety percent of the earnings!"

Adrian was stunned by the incredibly lucrative offer. It was a no-brainer. He was electrified, ready to launch this venture onto the world stage!

Just as Julian was preparing to leave after finalizing Isabella's schedule, a news alert made him freeze.

"Isabella! We have a major problem! The Guci photoshoot has been canceled!"

"What?!" Her face went completely blank with shock.