After hanging up the phone, Samuel frowned.
He knew that Zayn was a star, but why did he approach Nicole for no reason?
"Ernesto, go and investigate Zayn's background. The more detailed the better."
"Alright, Mr. Green."
After Ernesto left, Samuel still felt that something was wrong. He then called Steven.
"Help me investigate someone."
"Who?"
"Zayn."
Steven paused for a moment before hanging up.
After Nicole hung up the phone, she also felt a little puzzled. How come such a big star with such good
resources would come to her?
She didn't feel that she was outstanding. In this society, the future of her filmmaking company would be
unpredictable without Samuel's help. How could such conditions attract a first-rate star with his own
resources to sign up?
Nicole was not an idiot, and she could think of this.
She took a deep breath and decided to look for Olivia. After such a long time, Olivia had also attracted
some popularity.
Nicole then talked to Cara, who prepared something for her later.
She called Olivia and drove over after knowing that she was recording in the Fortune Building.
The Fortune Building was a comprehensive building with many industries here. Nicole knew that Olivia
was still recording. It would take more than half an hour before she was available. Moreover, the
recording studio was not open to anyone. So she reserved a seat in the restaurant on the fourth floor,
intending to have something to eat and wait for Olivia to come down.
Nicole ordered a cappuccino, then took out her phone to browse through Twitter. After all, now that she
had set up a filmmaking company, she had to pay attention to the current information. She had to find
some reliable resources if she wanted to publicize the newcomers.
Just as Nicole was fascinated by it, a mellow voice rang out above her head.
"May I sit here?"
Nicole was slightly stunned, then she raised her head and saw a handsome man standing in front of
her.
She frowned slightly and looked around. The restaurant was doing so well that there were no seats left.
"Suit yourself."
After saying that, Nicole continued to lower her head to browse through her phone, ignoring the man in
front of her.
Zayn looked at the little woman in front of him and couldn't help but be amused.
He was afraid of being recognized by his fans wherever he went, but he never expected that he would
become a passer-by in Nicole's eyes.
How long had it been since he lost the feeling of ease?
Zayn no longer remembered.
He looked at Nicole gently.
Nicole was not a fool, nor was she blind. The gaze Zayn cast on her was so ardent that it made her feel
somewhat disgusted.
"Sir, if you want some coffee, you'd better finish it and leave soon. I've made an appointment with a
friend who will be here in a while. There will be no room for you then."
Nicole didn't want to drive people away directly, but her words were almost the same as that.
Zayn was slightly stunned, then he rubbed his nose and asked, "You don't know me?"
"It's quite an old-fashioned way to accost. Sorry, I'm married."
Nicole lowered her head again after saying that with a somewhat unhappy tone.
Zayn rubbed his nose and smiled, "I'm Zayn."
"I don't care who you are. Drink up your coffee and go away!"
Nicole had reached the breaking point.
She was having a hard time with Samuel, and she had no intention of being in a relationship at all.
However, this annoying man insisted on accosting her, then she wouldn't be polite.
Zayn originally thought that Nicole would change her attitude if he told her his name, but he didn't
expect that Nicole would be directly enraged. He couldn't help but be stunned.
"I said my name is Zayn."
"I told you to go away. Don't you understand English? Or I'll say it in French?"
Nicole had been very angry.
Seeing her like this, Zayn knew that if he stayed any longer, something bad might happen. He hurriedly
whispered, "This is my personal phone number. Call me whenever you need help."
Nicole said nothing.
Zayn left dejectedly.
This was the first time he had been so cowardly since he became famous. But he put up with it since it
was Nicole.
Nicole didn't even look at the card and directly threw it into the trash can aside.
She continued to browse through her phone, unimpressed and unaffected by what had just happened.
When Olivia came down, she was full of vitality.
"Nicole, have you been waiting for a long time?"
"No, I just arrived."
Nicole saw that Olivia had changed into a different person.
It was as if she had found her own goal in life, and the glow that emanated from her body would
impress anyone. She had always known that Olivia was beautiful, but she looked really different when
she with and without make-up.
"How is it? Fascinated by my appearance?"
Olivia boasted.
Appealed by her smile, Nicole quickly nodded and said, "Yes, you are the most popular person now. I
can't afford to offend you."
"Nonsense. Right, let me tell you something."
Olivia directly took the cake that Nicole ordered and started to eat.
"Hey, it's too sweet. Watch your throat."
"It's alright."
Olivia took a sip of water regardless of her image and said, "If this album really comes out, I won't be
able to eat so liberally in the future."
"That's right. Then fully enjoy it."
Only when Nicole browsed through Twitter did she realize how hard it was to be a star.
"The arranger will help you release the album?"
"No, I need to turn to someone myself. However, he will hold a press conference. With his reputation, I
don't think it would be a problem. By the way, I've told him that I want to sign up with your filmmaking
company."
Olivia's words slightly stunned Nicole.
"Olivia, you know, my company has just been established and can't give you many resources. If you
sign up with my company, it might hinder your development. You'd better go to a big company."
Nicole was considerate towards Olivia sincerely.
Olivia waved her hand indifferently and said, "You have resources at your disposal."
"Samuel and I are getting divorced. I don't want to rely on him for everything."
"Then turn to Ashley's husband."
Olivia's words confused Nicole slightly.
"What do you mean?"
"Mr. Bradford has a huge influence here. It doesn't matter if you don't want to turn to Samuel, but you
can ask Ashley to give a pillow talk to her husband. Besides, she is also a shareholder of the
filmmaking company. Shouldn't she do something for it? Currently, you cannot run the company on
your own. The entertainment industry is a pool of muddy water. Without a backer and powerful
background, who would dare to sign up with your company? It's a networking society now. Without
networks, all is in vain even if you have unparalleled skills. Besides, Michael's arrangement is also
famous in the industry. Although I can't guarantee that my album will open up a market for your
company, it's better than being unknown."
Hearing Olivia's words, Nicole also realized it.
That was right. Setting aside her personal grudges with Samuel, why didn't she use it when she had
such a big backer?
"Alright, I'll go back and ask Daisy to draw up a contract. Let's make it clear and don't let me take
advantage of you."
Nicole's words amused Olivia.
"You take advantage of me? I'm more like taking advantage of you. By the way, there's something else
I need your help with."
"Say it."
"There is a zither master who can't make it to the recording in the afternoon. However, our schedule is
very full, and we can't find a qualified substitute right now. I suddenly remembered that you are
proficient in zither. What about come and help us out in the afternoon."
Hearing what Olivia was talking about, Nicole agreed without hesitation.
"Alright, it's not a problem."
"I know you were the best. Come on, let's go take a look at the score."
Olivia immediately pulled Nicole away.
"Are you finished?"
"No. There's a big shot in the recording who volunteers to dub a song today for the sake of Michael. If
I'm late, others will say that I'm a rookie who puts on air."
Hearing Olivia's words, Nicole also felt it was not easy for her.
"Alright, let's go."
Nicole got up and went to the recording studio on the fifth floor with Olivia.
Zayn didn't expect to see Nicole in the recording studio, so he was stunned upon seeing her.
Michael couldn't help but frown when he saw Olivia bringing Nicole in.
"Olivia, who's this?"
"Oh, Mr. Michael. This is my best friend Nicole Bush, who is also the person in charge of Wyatt
Pictures. Since our zither master cannot make it this afternoon, and my friend is proficient in zither, I
ask her to help us so that we don't have to waste time finding a substitute."
Michael heaved a sigh of relief after hearing Olivia's words, and loosened his tight frown.
"So that's it. That's the best. Mr. Bush, could you try playing a song?"
Michael was a cautious person.
Nicole nodded, came to the zither and put on the finger gloves.
After getting familiar with it for a while, Nicole casually played a classic song.
Michael's eyes immediately lit up.
Zayn never thought that Nicole could play the zither. And his eyes were filled with more gentleness
when he saw her simple and elegant way of playing the zither.
"Good! Ms. Bush is really versatile. You played very well. But you should also know that our industry
has its own rules. If you want to help, you need to sign a confidentiality contract. After all, many things
need to be kept confidential since our album hasn't been released yet."
Hearing Michael's words, Olivia hurriedly said, "Mr. Michael, what I think is since you are looking for a
filmmaking company to release the album, why don't you sign up with Wyatt Pictures? In this way, she
will keep it confidential for the combined interests of both parties. What do you think?"
Michael hesitated for a moment.
This was the first time he had heard of Wyatt Pictures, which meant it was a small company. He had
always been confident in his composing. If he cooperated with a small company, it would ruin his efforts
for such a long time if the publicity didn't work.
Nicole also saw through Michael's hesitation. At the same time, she also understood that her company
was small and might not satisfy others' needs. Just as she was about to speak, a familiar male voice
rang out.
"Michael, although Wyatt Pictures is still a small company now, I have already planned to sign up with
it."
This sentence instantly stunned everyone and made Nicole gaze at his face.
It was him?
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