She hit the inte, "Lori, get in here."


    Phoebe never believed in getting something for nothing. If something good dide her way, it was probably a trap. But the spot of special guest for the 12th episode was given to the artists from herpany, and she really couldn''t refuse. Lori strutted in, heels clicking like a metronome. She stood there, all business in her sharp outfit. "Ms. Ziegler."


    Phoebe nced up, "I need the guest and sponsor list for Extraordinary Entertainments'' new show. Keep it on the down-low, got it?" Lori nodded, "On it."


    Phoebe waved her off and went back to her paperwork. Lori''s footsteps faded, and the door clicked shut.


    A bitter, there was a knock. Phoebe didn''t even look up, "Come in!"


    The door flew open, and before she knew it, she was wrapped in a hug, a familiar scent filling the air.


    Only one person smelled like that-ire.


    "Phoebe, why didn''t you tell me you were back? I would''ve picked you up!" ire pouted, clinging to her neck like a ko.


    Phoebe tried to push her off but failed. Sheughed, "Let go, are you trying to strangle me?"


    ire let go and perched on the armrest of Phoebe''s chair, one hand still on her shoulder. "If it weren''t for the trending news, I wouldn''t have known you were back. You went to Noah''s farewell concert but didn''te see me on set." A year ago, Hank''s movie made over a billion, and the lead actors blew up. ire, who yed General Luna Hughes, nailed her role so hard that both she and her character became instant hits.


    Hank''s movies turning supporting actresses into stars was no joke.


    But when ire was at her peak, she quietly signed with a new entertainmentpany. Everyone thought she was starting her ownpany with some industry big shots.


    Turned out, she was just repaying a favor to Phoebe.


    Phoebe was used to ire''s antics. She smiled, "Still craving attention at your age? I''ll visit you on set when your next film starts."


    ire''s next film was starting in half a month, so she''d be back on set soon.


    ire leaned on the desk, "Phoebe, I just wrapped a film, and you''re already talking about the next one. Is work all you care about?" "Yeah, I''m just a heartless money-making machine."


    ire pretended tough coldly, "To me, you''re a heartless money-making machine. To Hubert, Boris, and Noomi, you''re a sweetheart!" Phoebe patted ire''s head, smiling, "Don''t worry, you''re my favorite too."


    "That''s more like it." ire grinned. Phoebe had spotted her among a bunch of new artists and gave her a shot.


    Even though Phoebe had been abroad for the past two years, they stayed in touch. ire even dodged paparazzi to visit her in Caneda.


    Back then, Phoebe had just popped out her three ones and was still feeling pretty wiped. She was already gearing up tounch Superstar Entertainment, and ire was all in, saying she wanted to be the first artist signed.


    "Phoebe, did your kidse back with you? Can I see them?" ire was crazy about those kids and always sent them a ton of stuff she bought online.


    Phoebe shook her head, "Not now. Wait till we move to Lakeview Estates; you can see them then. The paparazzi can''t get in there."


    "Alright."


    "Oh, and you''ve got a game endorsement shoot tomorrow. Don''t sleep in," Phoebe reminded her.


    "I know." ire paused, "Phoebe, let''s party tonight. I finally wrapped up the film, and I need to let loose." Phoebe feared nothing except ire''s wild streak. "You''re a public figure, better go back and sleep."


    The light in ire''s eyes dimmed instantly, "This artist gig has killed a lot of my fun."


    Phoebe was speechless.


    She pulled out her phone, opened the home video app, and tossed it to ire. "Go sit on the couch and watch Hubert, Boris, and Noomi. I''ll take you out tonight." ire grabbed the phone, and when she saw the kids on the screen, her heart melted. "Oh my, they''ve grown so much!"


    Phoebe waved her off, "Go sit on the couch and don''t bug me while I work."


    "Okay." ire watched the phone intently. Hubert was holding a bottle and trying to climb over the ypen. He used too much force and face-nted.


    Even though there was no sound, it looked like a painful fall. ire gasped, but Hubert got up like nothing happened, grabbed the bottle, and started sucking on it again. ire murmured, "No wonder he''s a foodie."


    Phoebe finished her document, rubbed her sore neck, and saw ire asleep on the couch.


    The phone was resting on ire''s chest, still silently ying the video from home.


    Phoebe tiptoed over, picked up the phone, turned off the video, and covered ire with a thin nket.


    Phoebe lowered her gaze, carefully observing ire.


    Despite her dazzling public persona, ire was just an ordinary person in private. She''d crash on the couch without a care and cry in secluded corners.


    A soft knock on the office door made Phoebe look up and see Lori entering.


    Phoebe put a finger to her lips, signaling for silence. Lori instinctively stopped at the door, seeing ire lying on the couch. She pointed outside.


    Phoebe tiptoed out and stood with Lori at the office door. Lori lowered her voice, "Ms. Ziegler, I found out. The new variety show has tentatively set seven regr guests. The confirmed list includes Patrick, Noah, and Ernest from Queen Entertainment."


    Phoebe frowned and interrupted her, "Queen Entertainment''s got someone on this show too?"


    "Yeah," Lori pursed her lips, "because the main sponsor is the Reynolds Group. Everyone knows Queen Entertainment and the Reynolds Group are tight. They had to send an artist, and Extraordinary Entertainments couldn''t say no." Phoebe sneered, "They just can''t seem to let go, can they?"