Nicole did not know what Zayn's gaze meant, nor did she want to know at this moment.
She tugged at Olivia, signaling for her to stop talking.
Because Zayn was beaten in the face, he couldn't continue working. Therefore, Zayn apologetically
recommended another artist whose reputation wasn't inferior to his, to Michael to replace him.
The matter had come to this point, so Michael had no choice but to accept it.
After Zayn left with Pedro, people of the team began to complain.
"Someone has bad luck, and even our team is unlucky. Do you think?"
"That's right. Our team was so united earlier, but because of an outsider, Eleanore was fired. Today,
she was injured, and Zayn was beaten up. It is unlucky."
Although the few of them were whispering, their voices were so loud that both Nicole and Olivia could
hear them.
"What are you talking about?"
When Olivia heard this, she knew that these people were targeting Nicole, so she was immediately
angry.
Nicole grabbed Olivia and coldly glanced at the people around her, saying, "I don't think I've offended
everyone here."
"So what? You seem to be innocent. However, many things have happened since you came here. Do
you dare to say that these things have nothing to do with you?"
Nicole was unable to deny.
These things really weren't what she wanted to happen, but they did have something to do with her.
"You are being unreasonable!"
Olivia felt that these people were too much.
However, Nicole said, "There are some things that I don't want to happen, but they did happen. I can
only say that I'm sorry. As for the rest, I won't comment."
Michael came back at the right time. Seeing that everyone had become so disunited because of this
matter, he was unhappy.
"If you can get Garina back, then Ms. Bush can leave. The key is that we need time now. If you can
guarantee that the album will be recorded in the shortest time possible, I won't care what you say. But
can you do it now?"
Seeing that Michael was angry, the others immediately quieted down. Even if they were dissatisfied
with Nicole, they didn't dare to say anything.
Nicole said apologetically, "Michael, I'm sorry."
"It has nothing to do with you. Play the zither well. The person recommended by Zayn will arrive soon.
Prepare to begin."
Michael didn't want to say anything more, but Nicole could tell that Michael was also very angry.
Nicole sighed slightly and did not say anything. She sat down and began to play.
With Zayn not around, the recording went unexpectedly smoothly.
Michael's mood turned a little better at the end of the night.
"You all did well today, I hope you can keep it up later. Let's go back and rest early today. Come here at
six o'clock tomorrow. We need to speed up the progress."
The others naturally agreed.
Nicole did not say anything.
Although it was a little early at six o'clock, she was a member of the member now, so she naturally
couldn't seek any personal privileges.
Olivia felt herself going hoarse.
"How's your face? Do you need to go to the hospital?"
Olivia asked worriedly as she saw a trace of blood oozing out of the gauze on Nicole's face.
"I'm okay."
Nicole didn't think it was that painful, but she was a little bummed about being sidelined in the team.
She went to the bathroom. However, when she came back, her zither broke. The strings of the zither
were obviously broken.
Only then did Olivia notice the strings.
"These people are simply going too far. They just want to drive you away!"
"There's nothing I can do. I am just a newbie."
Nicole still knew a little about the workplace. She had taken Garina's place for no reason. These people
might have a good relationship with Garina, and because she had let Eleanore and Zayn quit the team,
it was a question whether the album would sell well. Therefore, it was no wonder that she would be
sidelined by everyone.
"Are you just going to endure it like this?"
Olivia felt that with Nicole's personality, Nicole would not endure it.
Nicole smiled and said, "Or else? Should I go and fight to against them? Who should I go and fight?
The whole team? Michael was angry today. Even if I'm right, so what? If the whole team is not united
because of me, I don't think that's what Michael wants to see."
Hearing Nicole's words, Olivia immediately felt anxious.
"Isn't it just recording an album? Why are there so many complicated things?"
"After entering the entertainment industry, there will be more complicated things. You should learn to
control yourself. Otherwise, you will suffer a loss. Olivia, do you have an agent?"
Nicole thought of this question and hurriedly asked.
"Not yet. But you will arrange an agent for me, right? Ms. Bush."
Olivia teased Nicole.
Nicole won't let Olivia be wronged. When she was sure that Michael did not find an agent for Olivia,
Nicole sent a message to Daisy, asking her to find a good agent for Olivia.
Daisy naturally did as she said.
Nicole looked at the broken zither and ignored it. She directly pulled Olivia out of the Fortune Building
and went to the nearby food street to have snacks.
If Olivia had become an overnight sensation, they probably wouldn't have another day like this.
The two of them ate barbecue and drank beer, very happy.
Because Nicole was worried about Olivia's throat, she did not dare to let Olivia drink too much.
Olivia was a person who couldn't hold her words.
After drinking some beer, Olivia said, "What is going on in the entertainment industry? That Garina's
relationship with everyone was not very good. Eleanore was silent and didn't have much
communication with others throughout the whole process. Now they are using this as an excuse to
bully you. It's simply too much."
Nicole was quite optimistic.
"Sometimes they just need an excuse to vent their anger, and they don't need to have a good
relationship with Garina and Eleanore."
"What do you mean?"
Olivia didn't quite understand.
"You'll understand it later."
"What are you going to do now? They're bullying you like this. I don't know what they're going to do in
private tomorrow."
Olivia felt a headache when she thought about it.
When had Nicole ever been treated like this?
If it wasn't for her, Nicole might already be a rising star in the design circle. For her sake, Nicole gave
up her own design and went to the entertainment circle to establish a filmmaking company. When she
thought of this, Olivia felt very sad.
"If it weren't for me, your current life would be better."
"I don't regret what I did. Besides, those people look down on us now. I believe, after a year, Wyatt
Pictures will be very famous."
Nicole was full of confidence.
Olivia hugged Nicole and cried.
"Nicole, what would I do without you? Do you know that I want to give up many times? But when I think
of you, I tell myself that I can't fall. If I fell, what you did for me would be in vain."
"Olivia, stop crying. Others will laugh at you. Let's go home after you've eaten!"
Nicole knew that Olivia felt sad.
Olivia felt worse than anyone else when she was an outcast in the team.
But some things really weren't going smoothly.
Olivia also felt a little embarrassed.
Olivia left Nicole's embrace and embarrassedly wiped away her tears. She smiled and said, "Don't tell
others."
"Okay."
Nicole smiled. She felt that Olivia was very cute.
The two of them paid for it and didn't plan to go back. Instead, they held hands and planned to go
shopping.
After coming to City B for so long, Olivia had been training hard, and Nicole also had not come out
because of other things. They were in a good mood today. Most importantly, Olivia wanted to buy a
zither for Nicole.
That zither definitely couldn't be used anymore. No matter what, Nicole still had to play the zither
before the album was finished recording.
The two of them went to the nearest instrument shop.
There were many musical instruments here, so Nicole and Olivia casually chose.
Suddenly, Olivia tugged at the corner of Nicole's clothes and pouted her lips.
"What's the matter?"
Nicole looked around and saw a simple girl introducing musical instruments to her guests. She was a
little puzzled for a moment.
Olivia whispered, "That is Garina. Didn't she say there was an emergency at home? Why does she sell
musical instruments here? I see. Right now, she could get commissions for every musical instrument
sold. As long as she sells a high-priced musical instrument, the money she gets will be equivalent to a
month's income in the team. No wonder she would give up playing the zither in our team and come
here to make money. I want to photograph her and let the people in the team see if it's Garina's
problem or yours, so that they won't blame you."
As she spoke, Olivia took out her phone and photographed it.
However, when Olivia was about to send it out, she was stopped by Nicole.
"Don't send it. Keep it for now. Perhaps there is more than meets the eye."
"Nicole, you're too kind. I think she did it just for money."
Olivia felt that Nicole was too kind.
Olivia saw how those people in the team treated Nicole. She was eager for seeing everyone eating
humble pies.
Nicole whispered, "They will follow you. If you offended the whole team, it would be useless no matter
how good your singing is. One person alone can't save the situation. Olivia, the entertainment industry
is not an ordinary workplace outside. You can't do as you please."
Hearing Nicole's words, Olivia stopped.
"But I am very angry!"
"Even so, you should know the reason. Let's go and take a look. Maybe there's something wrong with
Garina."
As Nicole spoke, she walked to Garina with Olivia.
Olivia was very unhappy and deliberately made a loud noise. This also successfully attracted the
attention of many people, including Garina.
When Garina saw Olivia, she couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, looking pale.
Garina wanted to escape, but she gritted her teeth and stood there, watching Olivia pull Nicole towards
her.
"Why do I feel that you look familiar?"
Olivia teased Garina on purpose, causing Garina to feel a little embarrassed.
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