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Since Morris had already agreed to sign a contract and begin acting, Elvira asked Cole to handle the formalities with his talent agency and bring the contract to Morris for his signature
Meanwhile, she needed to take care of Vivian first and find her a safe place to stay.
“Ms. Willis, I’ll end up causing trouble for you. I’m already so grateful that you’re helping Morris. Please, just let me go back,” Vivian said cautiously, glancing at Elvira as she made her suggestion.
Elvira assured kindly, “Don’t worry. The person you’re afraid of can’t touch me. He’s not that powerful.”
To Elvira, Vivian was someone worth helping. Even if Vivian was in such a terrible situation, she was still worried about inconveniencing others. It was really unfair for someone so kindhearted and selfless to endure such cruelty.
Vivian wanted to say more, but memories of her inhumane treatment held her back. Deep down, she truly didn’t want to go back. She desperately wanted to escape that vile scumbag once and for all.
Elvira and Zach had recently moved into a new home, and their previous rental was still under lease. So she let Vivian stay there temporarily.
Elvira even summoned the bodyguards who had been protecting her in secret and assigned two of them to ensure Vivian’s safety.
Seeing the tall and imposing bodyguards dutily following Elvira instructions, Vivian’s eyes filled with admiration and envy. But at the same time, she felt unease because she couldn’t see how someone like her could offer any value to Elvira.
The bodyguards did as they were told, remaining behind to protect Vivian.
“You can stay here for the time being. If you need anything, feel free to call me,” Elvira turned to remind Vivian before leaving. She had other matters to take care of and couldn’t stay with her.
“Alright. Thank you, Ms. Willis,” Vivian said gratefully.
Elvira asked, “Oh, by the way, what about your family?”
“My parents live out of town. They’re not in Jersten. I’ll tell them to stay with some relatives,” Vivian quickly replied.
Elvira took out her phone and transferred 20 thousand dollars to Vivian, saying, “This money is for emergency use. If it’s not enough, let me know. Consider this a loan. You’ll need to pay it back in the future.”
Elvira didn’t want Vivian to feel pressured, and her thoughtful gesture touched Vivian deeply. She didn’t know what kind of man could ever deserve someone as incredible as Elvira. Unlike her, whose life was ruined beyond repair.
Elvira didn’t say much more. She wasn’t that familiar with Vivian yet, and saying too much might backfire. It was better to give her some quiet time alone.
After Elvira left, the bodyguards followed her downstairs. They would continue protecting Vivian secretly.
Vivian looked around the apartment before locking the door. Afterward, she went to the bathroom to take a bath. For the first time in a long while, she felt completely at ease, no longer terrified of someone barging in and assaulting her.
This sense of safety was something she hadn’t experienced for a long time, and she knew it was thanks to Elvira. After her bath, she went back to the bedroom, pulled a blanket from the closet, and went straight to sleep.
For once, she slept soundly. She didn’t have to sleep with one eye open, as she had done for over two years.
Ever since she entered the industry, she had been suffering insomnia due to tremendous pressure. The things that
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happened later made even sleeping a luxury. Initially, she could rely on a sleeping pill to fall, but eventually, the pill became less effective, and she had to take handfuls at a time just to numb herself.
Meeting Elvira felt like God had finally taken pity on Vivian and sent an angel to save her. She had thought she wouldn’t survive the year.
For the first time in ages, she slept with a smile on her face..
Elvira received a call from Cole, who told her he had successfully signed a contract with Morris. He had also handled everything with Morris’s agency, and since most companies couldn’t withstand scrutiny—whether in management or financials–it was easy to make them cooperate.
Cole couldn’t understand why Morris had pushed the opportunity away when it was handed to him on a silver platter. He was curious how Elvira had convinced him, especially since he himself had been turned away multiple times.
“I just used the right medicine for the problem,” Elvira replied. As for the shoot, I’m leaving it to you. Make sure Morris and Cheryl are well protected, and don’t give anyone the chance to cause trouble.” She was worried that Judy might try to sabotage her team.
“Got it,” Cole said.
After wrapping up the matter, Elvira breathed a sigh of relief. She picked up her phone and called her mother–in–law.
Skylar answered quickly, sounding happy. “Elvira, are you done with work?”
Elvira replied, “I just finished something up. Do you want to have lunch with me? I didn’t want you to eat alone.”
“I’m with some friends right now. I’ll probably have lunch with them. Let’s eat together tonight at Tracy’s place. I’ve already told her,” Skylar said. Even though she had divorced Samuel, she still maintained a good relationship with her in–laws, who had helped raise her son. So, she was always grateful for that.
“Okay, I’ll go over later. Skylar, have fun,” Elvira said before hanging up. She then got in her car and drove to the Gilbert Group to see Zach.
Unexpectedly, she saw Rowena and Sandy at the entrance. They seemed to be arguing with the security guards, with Rowena angrily yelling at them.
When Elvira got out of the car, Sandy noticed her right away. She tugged at Rowena’s sleeve too focused on her tirade and didn’t notice until a moment later
to
signal her, but Rowena was
When Rowena saw Elvira, her eyes lit up. She pointed at the security guard and shouted, “My daughter’s here! You’re done for! I’ll make sure she fires you!”
The security guard looked nervously at Elvira. He knew she was the CEO’s wife, and the visitor was her mother. Even though it was the company’s orders to keep Rowena and Sandy out, if Elvira got angry and stood up for her mother, he would undoubtedly be the one to take the fall.
Hence, the poor guard was sweating tensely.
“Elvira! Tell him I’m your mother! Get him out of the way and let me in to see my son–in–law!” Rowena demanded, striding toward Elvira..
Elvira had blocked Rowena’s number due to her constant harassment and had only recently enjoyed some peace and quiet.
Therefore, Rowena could not reach Elvira at all.
“What are you doing here? What do you want?” Elvira frowned and asked.
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“Didn’t I tell you to find your Sandy a job? You’ve been ignoring the! I had no choice but to bring her here to ask your husband to arrange one for her,” Rowena replied, full of self–righteousness.
