426 Wait who? (2/2)
”Hannah…” Staring at the bowing figure, her eyes unhurriedly blinked. ”If you wanted to thank me, keep your name as clean as it can be and always seek improvement in your field. Being famous is easy but keeping the same popularity is harder than what you think.” Giving her a piece of advice, Lexi flatly said.
Indeed, Hannah Gan right now opened a lot of opportunities for her. However, the entertainment industry's competition was tough. There would always be a much fresher beauty that would come out with exceptional talent. Therefore, Lexi's only advice for her was not to slack around, be humble, and improve on where she was lacking.
”About your father, I truly think you need to talk to him as his only family. No matter what grudges you kept through the years— he's still your father even though he never acted like one.” Lexi added which made Hannah Gan slowly raise her head, confusion displayed on her face.
”Miss Yang…” Biting her lower lip, Hannah Gan meekly called out. ”Did you…” Trying to ask if Lexi personally met her father, she felt a little shame for that. After all, she already treated her father as her shame. Regardless, no matter how she despises her father for what kind of father he was, Hannah Gan could never completely turn her back against him because of some unknown reason.
Maybe, she never truly despised her father but rather, his actions. For being such a mess and shameless, leaving her in her grandmother's care. Nevertheless, the phrase was right: blood is thicker than water.
”I might have disagreed with your father's ideals but, it's good for you if you try to straighten things up with him. Anyways, I'll excuse myself first. You too, rest because your schedule will be packed in the next few months.” With that said note, Lexi resumed her steps and tapped Hannah Gan's shoulder when she brushed past her. Well, having Hannah Gan's image as a loving daughter despite the lack of father's love would be put to use in the future to make her name freshly bloom even more.
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After six hours, Lexi finally tended to all her duties for the day. Indeed, it has been six hours since she left AL entertainment's grounds and received an email from Abigail Fan that Avah Tong had been there three hours ago. Therefore, Lexi spared her time which was supposed to be spent with the twins.
Inside the elevator lift, going up to where Abigail Fan's office was located, Lexi along with Nico Zhuang never uttered a single word. The entire lift was filled with nothing but pure silence. After a while, three floors before arriving at their destination, Nico Zhuang finally opened his mouth open.
”Madam, that woman… don't agree if she demanded that you two should be alone.” As usual, Nico Zhuang's tone doesn't have any changes. However, despite the relentless work of the two of them, exhaustion was out of the picture as he took this situation in high regard.
He met Avah Tong with Lexi and heard the unsettling words she spouted on their first encounter. Thus, Nico Zhuang's impression of the woman was bad. He could not leave someone like that with Lexi alone. In that case, whatever the woman's intention, he could stop it even before she could do it.
”She won't have the right to demand, Nico. Don't worry, I'll chase her out of our lives— adding to the minus of troublemakers on our end.” Without turning to his direction, Lexi glanced up at the lighting numbers above. After a second, a loud ding was heard, indicating that they reached the floor before the door panels slowly slid open.
Lexi didn't hesitate for a second as she stepped outside and headed to Abigail Fan's office. On the other hand, Nico Zhuang's hostility gradually rose as he focused all his attention towards Lexi's surroundings. It has been a while since he was this solemn, bringing back memories of when he was just looking after Lexi from the shadows under Kong Shuren men's threat.
Soon, Lexi reached the office. She didn't knock as she proceeded to open the door. Inside the room, Abigail Fan and Avah Tong were just casually conversing to kill time waiting for Lexi. Lexi's eyes didn't travel around as it instantly landed on the lax Avah Tong's figure.
By the looks of it, Avah Tong didn't mind waiting for her for whatever reason she was there. In just one glance, Lexi figured that she must have had the idea of why she was there in the first place and she wasn't anxious about it.
”Lexi, finally!” Relieved, Abigail Fan exclaimed. She had been keeping Avah Tong company. To be honest, although she was suspicious of the woman, their conversation was rather fun and the woman's perspective on things was commendable. If not for the fact that she was hinting that she bore ill-intention, Abigail Fan would like her.
”Sorry to keep you waiting, Abi. But, will you give us time to talk in private? I assumed that Miss Tong and I have a lot to talk about.” Lexi cast Abigail Fan a side glance before asking her a favor to leave the room in the calmest way as possible— not sounding rude in any way.
”Oh, okay…?” Frowning a little, Abigail Fan felt a little dejected. However, knowing that their discussion must be private and personal, she agreed and left.
”Silly. There's nothing much we can talk about as Ethan must have told you our love story. Also, did you purposely made me wait twice longer?” As Abigail Fan was leaving, Avah Tong faintly chuckled before lightly shaking her head sideways.
”Indeed, but, placing you back in the mental hospital won't be easy, no?” Taking her seat on the sofa opposite Avah Tong, Lex arched her brows as she humored.
Meanwhile, Abigail Fan heard their first banter which left her flabbergasted before completely shutting the door.