Chapter 413 - Churus self composed song (1/2)

Several hours later…

As Lexi was on her way to meet up with Aubrey Ning to have a dinner meeting with her, she received an email from Abigail Fan that she requested. Normally, these profiles and their entry to showcase their talent: whether it was singing, acting, or dancing was attached along with each file and was kept by the authorized person of the company only.

But, since Lexi owned half of the company, she has all the rights to review everything and Abigail Fan was more than willing for her participation in AL entertainment. After all, not only did Lexi understand the industry, she was also a wise businesswoman.

Shifting her tab, Lexi skimmed through each file of names and unfortunately, Avah Tong's name wasn't included. Lexi arched her brows as she thought for a second that Avah Tong didn't push through to enter the lion's den. However, for some reason, Lexi was still bugged and her instinct tells her that Avah Tong would be crazy enough to play with a blazing fire. Thus, with that thought in mind, Lexi decided to waste her time and checked each file.

There were approximately sixty people currently trying their luck to be managed by AL entertainment but, well, Lexi has a short half an hour to waste and wouldn't mind using it to reduce the files she would check after work. One after another, Lexi clicked each file and then closed it upon seeing an unfamiliar face— rinse and repeat.

”Madam, we've arrived.” Parking their vehicle to the restaurant's parking space out of habit, Nico Zhuang glanced through the rear mirror as Lexi was immersed into the laptop that was placed on her lap. Usually, he doesn't need to announce it because Lexi was rather attentive about her surroundings. But now, she didn't notice the change of their car's speed and even when he came into a full halt she was still oblivious.

Lexi didn't immediately respond to Nico Zhuang's obvious announcement but she clearly heard him. However, she wanted to check one more file before she stopped and proceeded to her appointment.

Upon clicking on the file name: Clarisse Fei, Lexi wasn't expecting anything as she just wanted some confirmation. Little did she know, what welcomed her eyes was Avah Tong's photo along with her 'information'. Upon seeing her familiar face, Lexi arched her brows as the corner of her lips curled into a smirk.

'Found you.' She thought inwardly as Lexi was glad that Avah Tong was indeed crazy enough to sneak inside her den. Since these were only the initial profiles and unlike what Avah Tong claimed back in their first encounter with each other, she didn't sign a contract under AL entertainment but still in the process of being screened.

”Madam?” Three minutes had already passed when Nico Zhuang told her that they had arrived. Alas, every second counted to someone such as Lexi and Aubrey Ning, they could not waste their time such as waiting. Moreover, three minutes felt like three full hours to Nico Zhuang as he sensed a different aura that emanated from Lexi within that span of minutes.

”I heard you.” Closing her laptop, Lexi placed it back on the side before she picked up her handbag and hitched out even without Nico Zhuang opening it for her. Well, this had already become the two's habit as Lexi preferred doing the small things she could do instead of obliging the reliable Nico Zhuang.

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”Lexi! It's good to see you again, dear.” The moment Lexi arrived at the private room inside the Japanese restaurant, Aubrey Ning, as gorgeous and seductive as ever with her cleavage showing with her deep v-neck smart casual, her curly hair that has more volume than other people's lives, and long claws she used to waved at Lexi.

”Hey, I'm sorry for making you wait.” Smiling, Lexi headed to the cushion placed across Aubrey Ning and sat in a proper seiza style before she apologized.

”No worries. I just arrived as well.” Waving her hands off, Aubrey Ning didn't mind the few second delay as she was also late for several minutes as well. Now, both of them were at a draw and no need to apologize.

”I already ordered our food, is that fine?”

”That's fine.” Nodding, Lexi as the smile on her lips never once left her. Of course, this unusual smile would never be missed by Aubrey Ning's keen eyes as she narrowed her lids in suspicion.

”I know, it's none of my business but Miss Yang, you're unusually happy.” Commenting about the things she noticed, the moment Lexi came in up until now.

”I am though the reason was quite weird.” Shrugging, Lexi and Aubrey Ning didn't start off on the important things as they chit chatted for a while. Upon hearing Lexi, Aubrey Ning slightly gaped her mouth as she slowly nodded her head in understanding.

After a beat, the side of Aubrey Ning's lips curled into a smirk as she was before she spoke; ”Sometimes, I also get happy whenever trouble comes. Well, happy is not the word I'd say but rather, thrilled.” Since Aubrey Ning already showed Lexi how low she could get in the business world to reduce competition, she was unhesitant to spout such a statement which only a few were granted to see and hear directly from her mouth.

”I agree, thrilled is the word.” Raising her brows, Lexi faintly chuckled as Aubrey Ning would be the former Lexi's best friend if she knew her earlier. However, she was not like that anymore but some people were triggering her and she must take extreme actions to make them back away.

”Ohh…” Amused at the momentary glint and vibe Aubrey Ning got from Lexi, she slightly gasped as she covered her mouth with the back of her hand. From the time she met Lexi and became her business partner, Aubrey Ning had this image of Lexi as a kind yet a wise person.

But now that she had a glimpse of something more of her, Aubrey Ning was quite surprised to see it without any short notice. Regardless, she liked her more after seeing some dark side of her. Well, no one was perfect and one could never settle into the illusion of the person you thought they were. There would and always will be changes happening every single day.

”Now you triggered my inner gossip girl. Who is this lucky person? Want me to join the fun?” As usual, Aubrey Ning humored Lexi as she hinted that she also wanted to know if Lexi wasn't too stingy about her personal affairs.

”I'd rather not say, I'm sorry.” Feigning apologetic, Lexi chuckled as she politely refused the voluntary offer from Aubrey Ning's helping hand.