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Chapter 89: The Stage Was Set

Hailey arrived in person.

It was unthinkable for Mason to refuse her the respect she was due.

Thus, he could only greet her.

“Hailey, it is a pleasure to see you.

Initially, Hailey surveyed Joey standing behind him. Her wrinkles folding together, as though pinched.

Shortly thereafter, she broke into a mild, affable smile.

“Mason, I still vividly remember the days of your childhood. How swiftly time has passed.”

A wave of remorse washed over Mason’s face.

“I regret not having visited you more frequently, Hailey You have always shown me kindness, and I have failed to reciprocate adequately.”

In truth, being from an insignificant family member and a minor celebrity scorned by the Cooper, he had previously lacked the esteem to visit her.

Caught off guard by his words, Hailey faltered momentarily but her smile deepened.

“Mason, you are a good kid.”

“Holly mentioned that you were intending to discuss matters pertaining to the garment department today.”

“I haven’t arrived too late?”

Mason was ensnared by a dilemma.

With these words, Hailey purposefully positioned herself humbly.

A refusal on his part would equate to a grave offense.

He would choose Wesley over Debra without hesitation, knowing full well that Debra held no sigr influence within the entertainment industry.

Though she owned capital, she lacked the clout to infiltrate the core circles,

thus bearing little impact on him.

But Hailey was different.

During her youth, she had fiercely conquered the business world alongside Terencé, establishing the Cooper empire.

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Many entertainment industry magnates were her descendants and would undoubtedly honor her requests,

He was merely a lesser star, not yet entrusted with leading roles.

How could he afford to offend her?

Archie’s face was etched with concern.

He subtly tugged at Mason’s sleeve, a warning not to carelessly affront anyone.

Even Joey was aside, Joey was treated as air.

Mason could tell Hailey’s stature within the Cooper.

Murmurs from behind Hailey could be heard.

“Why doesn’t Mason take a stand? Does he wish to be blacklisted?”

“Hailey’s presence grants him immense face, and yet he dares to act insolent?”

“He’s just a minor celebrity. We shouldn’t even bother.”

“Hailey’s here out of respect for the Campbell, but he…

“The Campbell shared a connection with Hailey in bygone days. She would not utterly obliterate them.”

“Mason barely represents the Campbell. He’s a branch member and yet exhibits such arrogance.”

“He overestimates himself.”

Though their voices were hushed, each word reached Mason’s ears.

His hands involuntarily clenched.

His current status had been hard–earned through sheer determination.

He held no high regard in the family. Choosing the entertainment industry after university,

his identity remained secret. His career commenced with minor roles.

Gradually, he amassed connections and a loyal fan base.

Now, with thirty million devoted followers, he wielded an influence that the Cooper Group could not simply suppress him.

Sometimes, wealth and status could resolve certain dilemmas

Yet, once one possessed true power, they ceased to be resolved.

Hailey had not interjected to stop the whispers.

It was clear that her intent was to pressure Mason, to impress upon him his place.

Inside, Mason sneered.

He felt reinvigorated, reminiscent of his initial foray into the entertainment realm.

Determined, he resolved to excel in his craft, to be recognized for genuine talent rather than scheming

shortcuts.

In the technical department, Sandra was attending to residual issues.

As news spread through the company’s chat groups, it didn’t escape her notice.

“Mason came for Hailey.”

“That’s why he appeared so humble?”

“He acted coldly to Debra just now.”

“Today, Hailey will surely take firm control over the garment department or more.”

“Like the technical department?”

“Hailey’s presence now is probably targeting Wesley and Sandra.”

Sandra opened the door.

They stopped immediately.

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It was as if the prior voices were a mere illusion.

She scoffed,

Before she could speak, the entrance stirred.

“Look, Mason has arrived!” they exclaimed, turning towards the do

There stood Mason at the doorway, a subtle smile playing across his features.

“Sandra, I have been waiting for you for quite some time. Knowing you to be occupied, I took the initiative to seek you out,” he said.

Trailing behind him was Hailey, having evidently followed with fury.

Archie was disturbed.

He was previously convinced that Mason would choose Hailey.

Who could have predicted?

Mason declared, “On this matter, I only wish to engage with Wesley and Sandra. I have no faith in others.”

With that statement, he audaciously rebuffed Hailey.

She stood furious, her blood pressure soaring.

She nearly fainted from rage.

Yet Mason paid her no heed, directly proceeding to find Sandra.

Now, the stage was set for a showdown.

Archie felt certain that Hailey would unleash her fury on Sandra,

Mason would reach the nadir of his career.

Regret filled him at the choice to attend here.

If Mason’s over, Archie’s own career would likely meet a similar fate.

The design department was adjacent.

Thus, Wesley was privy to the commotion and made his way there.

Expecting Wesley and Sandra to issue an immediate apology to Hailey,

Sandra acted as if Hailey were unseen.

“Mason, let’s go to the office next door,” she proposed.

Joey promptly ushered them into an adjacent room.

Mason responded with a gracious smile, “I’m all yours,

Although Wesley remained silent, his demeanor clearly conveying his stance.

The tension was palpable as people watched Sandra stride towards the office, excluding Hailey from the

invitation.

Hailey’s visage was akin to that of a person on the verge of hemorrhagic shock.

Her venomous glare fixed on Wesley, as though awaiting his acquiescence.