Chapter 1277:

Elyse nodded with an air of understanding and exclaimed, “Chloe, you truly are the epitome of professionalism.” Chloe discreetly cleared her throat twice, subtly masking her elation at the compliment, then replied with a hint of pride, “If I weren’t up to the mark, Mr. Owen would never have entrusted me with being your agent.” Upon hearing her words, Elyse’s eyes instinctively sought out Jayden. Jayden maintained his silence, merely fixing Elyse with a steady, quiet gaze. Caught off guard by his intense look, Elyse’s cheeks flushed with guilt, and she swiftly turned away, her mind racing for the right words. Chloe, ever meticulous, took out her notebook and gently probed Elyse for any sensitive topics to steer clear of during their upcoming interview session, ensuring a smooth experience. “By the way, work kicks off tomorrow. We’re starting with a magazine photoshoot. I’ll make sure there’s ample time for you to settle in.” Elyse asked, “What time do we wrap up the photoshoot? I need to attend a banquet tomorrow, starting at 7 PM.” After consulting her schedule, Chloe assured her, “The photoshoot, which includes an interview, should wrap up by 4 PM. You’ll have plenty of time to make it to your event.” Relieved, Elyse let out a soft sigh. “That’s a relief.” Chloe pondered the significance of the banquet—it was Elyse’s dazzling re-entry into Lesbourg society. A successful evening would surely cast a favorable light on all her subsequent engagements. Pondering further, Chloe added, “I’ll revisit the plans with the magazine tonight. We’ll keep things efficient at the shoot tomorrow.” Elyse, surprised and grateful, expressed her appreciation, “Thank you, Chloe. Your reliability is truly comforting.” Chloe couldn’t help but let a satisfied smile play at the corners of her mouth. In a mere ten minutes, Elyse had lavished praise on her twice, and right in front of Jayden, no less. Chloe felt a reassuring sense of job security wash over her. While Elyse was her client, Chloe knew the real strings were pulled by Jayden, who was also the source of her generous paycheck. With a light step and a cheerful heart, Chloe exited. Meanwhile, Elyse savored her cake with gleeful anticipation of her solo debut. Watching her delight, Jayden queried, “So, you’re stepping into the spotlight as a violinist. How thrilling! What goes through your mind?” Elyse paused, a smile spreading across her face. “It’s exhilarating, Jayden. There’s a sublime beauty in it that’s hard to put into words. To think I’ve actually made it to this point—it’s beyond what I dreamed.” Once merely a face in the orchestra, she had never savored the spotlight of a solo performance on stage. Jayden’s smile was soft and encouraging. . . .