Chapter 283 - 280: Rising Star IV (1/2)

Emily looked at Howell again, he was a young man of 24 and he doesn't look that shabby. Was he telling the truth? It sounded too good to be true. Then again, everything that's happening these 2 weeks seems too good. From a nobody, suddenly, she became a known singer. From not even having some money, she now has a few grands kept in her room plus a new car. Even now they were talking, her discs were being sold and were leaving the racks in no time. She felt like she was on the top of the world, and everything was within her grasp. Still, she must play her cards right.

”Mr. Howell, I don't know what you see in me, but I don't want to gain fame by disparaging others.” She explained.

”Of course not. I have no plans of making you do that. I mean, I don't expect that you will give me any information in exchange, I'm just asking because I really want to do it because I believe in your talent.”

”But, what would I be doing then? I'm just a daughter of a baron without substantial wealth nor influence. I don't know if you have any ulterior motives.”

”then, just let me try this once. If you will consider, I wish to ask for an interview. A lot of people are curious about you and I'm sure that once they get to know you, they will all love you. It would truly help in your career… I don't expect anything in return but only hope that you will always give me priority in the future for interviews once you become the queen of the music industry that you deserve to be.”

Emily pretended to contemplate longer when in fact she wanted nothing more than to say yes already. She was afraid that he might change his mind. After a few seconds of looking like she was torn just thinking about it, she gave him a shy smiled as she tucked her hair behind her ear. ”I don't know why you have so much faith in me. I'm just a second-rate singer who hasn't even composed her own song yet. In comparison to lady Serena, I am but a fly.”

Howell shook his head, ”don't think so lowly of yourself. I'm sure not just me, but many more others believe in you. You will achieve more and be more. So please, would you grant me my request?” he asked again.

Emily slowly nodded her head.

Howell beamed. ”Great! I have brought a camera with me, and I wish to have some of your daily life recorded too. If possible, would it be alright to have your photo taken? Don't look at the camera, I know you might think this funny, but I'll just show that you came out of the orphanage.”

Emily understood why he wanted to take that shot but pretended not to know. She awkwardly posed at first and after some of his correction, she finally did it right.

Howell thought that Emily was naive.

Emily thought that Howell was gullible.

Ah, what a wonderful pair they will be.

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Serena and Charlton finally met in Columbia's to work on the new song, 'crazy for you'. They also talked about the article Esquire published.

After all was said, Charlton gave a relieved sigh. He was worried over nothing. Apparently, Serena took it as a challenge, though annoyed she was that her engagement status has been outed.