Chapter 165: Power Struggle

Oscar's sudden voice startled Hannah. "What are you talking about?" she asked sharply.

"Do you need my help?" he asked again, his earlier hesitancy replaced by a desire to assist her.

Hannah shook her head. "Nope." She instantly understood his offer of help against Janet. She wasn't sure of Oscar's capabilities, but she knew he had access to information, even from home, confirming Janet's interference.

Oscar stared at the back of her head, a position she often slept in. It seemed she was distancing herself, unknowingly putting herself in greater danger. "I don't want to put you between me and your ex-girlfriend," she said. Hannah didn't want him to impede her fierce retaliation against Janet; she intended to make anyone who crossed her pay.

"I don't have an ex-girlfriend," Oscar said, each word punctuated by a pause, his outrage evident.

"It doesn't matter," Hannah replied indifferently, eager to end the conversation and return to sleep. She felt him roll over, his anger palpable. She saw no reason for his anger; she'd done nothing wrong. As long as he didn't interrupt her dreams, she was content. She slept surprisingly well that night, oblivious to his restless tossing and turning.

The next morning, Hannah awoke refreshed, realizing Oscar hadn't disturbed her sleep. She wouldn't thank him, however; he might revert to his annoying, torturous self at any moment. She carefully left the bed, avoiding his gaze—a resentful gaze she wouldn't have noticed otherwise.

After breakfast, she arrived at Cooper Group. "Isn't today the endorsement talk with Win at Bright Entertainment?" she asked Rose.

"Yes," Rose replied. "We have an appointment at ten. Yan will go with the contract."

"Tell Yan I'll go with him."

Rose was surprised. Hannah rarely involved herself in such matters. "Just do it," Hannah instructed, offering no explanation.

Rose returned shortly. "Ms. Hannah, Yan said he'll leave in ten minutes and asked if you'll take his car."

"No need. I'll follow him."

Ten minutes later, Hannah followed Yan to Bright Entertainment in Jimmy's car, with Rose in tow.

They arrived twenty minutes later and met with Win's agent, Lau. Lau's assistant apologized; Lau was in a meeting.

Yan, unhappy about the delay, demanded to see Lau within five minutes. The assistant complied. Yan's displeasure was evident; they were the clients, after all. Hannah, however, remained composed. She suspected Janet's involvement.

Janet was a shrewd opponent; news of Hannah's pursuit of Win had been circulating for days. Janet had acted first. But did she think Hannah lacked a backup plan? Hannah's ten years of experience had made this easy.

Shortly, the assistant announced Lau's availability. Hannah wondered at the swift resolution. Yan entered boldly, Hannah following. Upon entering Lau's office, they found Janet, Win, and Lau engaged in conversation. It felt as if they were the interlopers.

Lau, however, was professional. "Sorry for the wait," he said warmly, gesturing to the couch.

Janet rose. "I should go now that you're here. Regarding Win as our spokesperson, we're counting on you."

"Don't worry. I'll adjust her schedule."

Janet nodded and turned to leave.

"What do you mean?" Yan exclaimed. "Lau, we had a deal! How is Win their spokesperson?"

"You didn't specify what you wanted Win for!" Lau replied, surprised. "You mentioned a job but gave no details."

Yan, having vaguely outlined the job over the phone, hadn't expected to be preempted. A celebrity wouldn't take two endorsement deals from rival companies.

Janet, lingering pointedly, asked, "What a coincidence! Cooper Group also wants Win?"

Yan was speechless, expecting Hannah's ridicule.

"Indeed," Hannah replied sarcastically. "Results matter in business. Only losers focus on process."