Chapter 435: Chapter 435: Completely Confirmed
The next day at 8 PM, Iris Lockwood and Evelyn Clayton headed to a restaurant near Aegis to meet with Nadia Archer.
They arrived early, and Nadia Archer had not yet arrived.
In the private room, Evelyn Clayton glanced at her watch and whispered, "If Diana Dempsey comes, try to resolve the matter amicably, and we’ll discuss changing agents later."
Iris Lockwood quietly responded.
Soon, the door to the private room was pushed open.
Evelyn Clayton and Iris Lockwood both looked up, and upon seeing who entered, their expressions slightly darkened.
Leading the entrance was Diana Dempsey, Nadia Archer’s agent, who walked in while chatting with the person behind her.
Behind her was Yolanda Thorne.
As Yolanda Thorne entered, her eyes locked onto Evelyn Clayton with a sardonic smile, her demeanor arrogant, "Director Clayton, how have you been?"
Evelyn Clayton slightly raised her eyes, expressionless as she met Yolanda Thorne’s gaze.
Nadia Archer entered last and sensed the uneasy atmosphere in the room. Her small face showed traces of panic as she looked uneasily at Diana Dempsey.
Diana Dempsey, in her thirties or forties but well-maintained, appeared no older than thirty at first glance, though the fine lines at the edges of her eyes revealed her age when she smiled.
She carried a smooth and proper smile, speaking with apparent apology, "You must be Director Clayton? I apologize for not informing you earlier. I also invited Director Thornton today. You and Director Thornton, do you know each other?"
Yolanda Thorne strolled casually to her seat, directly facing Evelyn Clayton, "Not only do we know each other, but we also have quite a history."
Saying this, Yolanda Thorne cheerfully motioned for Nadia Archer to sit, "Come on, Nadia, why are you standing? Have a seat."
Nadia Archer sat down next to Diana Dempsey, visibly uneasy.
Evelyn Clayton glanced over, realizing that today’s situation was out of Nadia Archer’s control.
As for why Diana Dempsey brought Yolanda Thorne...
It’s likely about raising the stakes.
Evelyn Clayton slightly smiled, her tone ambiguous, "Director Thornton’s visit today was unexpected. Surely not just to reminisce?"
Yolanda Thorne’s black eyes shifted slightly, her somewhat squinty eyes carried an inexplicable coldness when she feigned a smile.
As Evelyn Clayton looked into Yolanda Thorne’s eyes, she remembered that stormy night, a chill mixed with irritation spread through her.
"No need for reminiscing. I’m here today because I heard Nadia’s contract with Aegis is about to expire. I intend to sign Nadia, but I hear Director Clayton plans to renew the contract with her?"
Yolanda Thorne softly laughed, sipping a little champagne from her glass, "Director Clayton, why not let her go and do me a favor?"
Evelyn Clayton laughed slowly, "Oh? I hadn’t heard that Director Thornton’s business ventures included the entertainment industry. Is it because Thorne Holdings changed hands, and you’re planning to start anew?"
Upon hearing the words "Thorne Holdings," Yolanda Thorne’s expression nearly faltered.
She curled one side of her lips into a half-smile, "That doesn’t seem to concern Director Clayton."
"Indeed, it’s not my concern. I just recalled that Director Thornton has had several missteps before. I’m worried you won’t be able to provide Nadia with the resources she needs," Evelyn Clayton smiled lightly. "No offense, Director Thornton, I tend to speak bluntly."
Yolanda Thorne’s eyes grew colder, a flash of maliciousness and embarrassment swept across her face that Evelyn Clayton noticed in full.
Evelyn Clayton internally chuckled.
If previously she was unsure who was behind John Jacobs, today she could finally confirm it.