Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

Damian felt a bit embarrassed when he saw how forthright Tina was. The Reed family’s troubles weren’t Tina’s fault; they were merely exposed through her. They really had no right to complain. Instead, they should be thankful to Tina, for without her, who knows what would become of the Reed family. Still, it was hard to accept how the once thriving and harmonious family had changed so abruptly. Like Audrey, who still bitterly blamed Tina without mercy. After Jasper was arrested, Muff returned to the sanatorium, occasionally arguing with Logan but mostly enjoying his tea and the scenery, leading a contented life.

Garrett, lacking a knack for business, had handed over most of the company’s operations to him. Now, he was practically the co-head of the Reed family. As the future bearer of the Reed family’s responsibilities, he could not afford to be as capricious as Audrey. Now that Tina bore no grudges, he had stopped dwelling on it.

“Mr. Heart, please,” Damian gestured for James to go ahead. At the dinner table, Tina and Courtney ate without speaking. James, on the other hand, was continuously engaged in a lively negotiation with Damian over drinks, eventually sealing the deal for a parcel of land at a price of six hundred million dollars.

After a few rounds of drinks, Damian, a bit tipsy, inquired, “Mr. Heart, what do you plan to do with that parcel of land? If you’re thinking about building a mall or residential area, how are the sales channels? I’m quite interested.”

Damian indeed had some smarts. By selling his land for others to develop and then investing in it himself, he not only got rid of land he couldn’t develop, but also stood to make a profit-a no-lose deal.

James glanced at Tina and said, “Oh, I’m giving it to my Serena.”

Damian was stunned, surprised at Tina. To think that James bought a six hundred million dollar piece of land only to give it away!

Damian chuckled, “Tina, do you have any ideas? Can I help in any way?”

Tina paused for a moment, then said, “I want to build a film and television base.”

James almost choked on his drink, baffled at how it had turned into a film and television base.

Damian nodded, indicating he would not be involved in the film and television base. Speaking of which, Tina recalled Juliet.

“How is Juliet doing? Has the movie she’s starring in started filming?”

The last time they recorded a variety show, Jared had promised Juliet a major IP, but Damian had been too busy to follow up.

“It has started, but not without issues; there’s some trouble with her agency,” Damian said, his words more numerous as the alcohol took effect. Juliet was his younger sister, and he felt both guilty and distressed for her.

“If I were more capable, she wouldn’t be mistreated at the company.”

“What happened?” Tina asked.

After the variety show aired, Juliet’s career had picked up, and even Jasper’s arrest hadn’t impacted her much. What could have gone wrong?

Damian took a sip of his drink and explained, “Juliet’s contract was about to expire, so she renewed it. Initially, the company focused heavily on her, but then … someone cut in.”

“Someone cut in?” Tina frowned.

“Yes, the agency just signed a new actor who’s well-connected with the top brass. Plus, with the ongoing issues of the Reed family, the agency worried Juliet might bring negative attention, so they’re planning to sideline her. Juliet is disputing with them, but the compensation is too much…”

Damian suddenly closed his mouth, realizing he had said too much and his words carried a hint of resentment towards Tina. He quickly explained, “I’m sorry, Tina, I didn’t mean that. It’s their company’s inaction, using the Reed family’s situation as an excuse. Juliet and I didn’t think that way.”

Tina didn’t seem to care much, “No need to explain, I understand.”

After the dinner party.

On the way back.

Tina made a call to Ember Saffron.

The call connected quickly. “Boss, you finally remembered me! What’s up?”

There was a noisy background on Ember Saffron’s end, clearly surrounded by a crowd of fans.

“Are you on set?” Tina asked.

“Yes,” Ember Saffron found a quieter spot and said, “I’ve been meaning to talk to you. I’m here on set. I’m fine, but Juliet is having a tough time. Her scenes have been significantly cut, almost overshadowed by the secondary female lead.”

Tina frowned, “Can’t you do something about it?”

Ember Saffron replied, “I can only ensure she’s involved in my intimate scenes, but for other parts, we have to follow the director. I’m primarily a singer, not so much an actor. Oh, and you know the secondary female lead, it’s Vance, recently signed by Juliet’s agency and currently being promoted.”

Tina paused, “Vance?”

Who was that?

Did she know them?

Ember Saffron’s mouth twitched, “Boss, when did your memory get so bad? Vance is the one you and Juliet met on that variety show.”

“Oh, now I remember,” Tina’s eyes narrowed.

Not someone she knew well, hardly memorable.

Yet Vance, with all those scandals exposed, still appeared in public?This is the property of Nô-velDrama.Org.

Tina fell silent for a moment, then said, “Take good care of her on set, don’t let her be bullied.”

“Understood, boss. So, boss, can I get a raise…”

Click.

Tina hung up the phone.

A raise? Impossible!

Ember Saffron: You’re so heartless, boss. My life is so hard.

Tina: Shut up, or I’ll fire you!

After her call with Ember Saffron, Tina sent a text to Cole: “Acquire Juliet’s agency.”

Cole replied quickly, “Yes.”

On set.

Juliet was looking at the script, struggling with her significantly reduced lines.

Meanwhile, Vance, in a coquettish manner, hovered around the director, “Oh, director, I want to play it this way, can you add a line for me? I think I can handle it, and I have a chemistry line with the lead male, maybe add a little more?”

Vance, supported by Ashbury’s second-largest agency, New Star Agent, and the director needing their high-level investment for the film, naturally couldn’t afford to upset her. Coupled with Vance’s charming ways, the director was easily persuaded.

“Alright, alright, all your wishes,” the director agreed to revise the script.

Vance smirked at Juliet.

Being the female lead, after all, still had to make way for her own scenes.

In the end, overconfidence can lead to downfall.