Rita was sure her colleagues would prefer her to return in defeat. In fact, it would be better if they were to never see her face again. Those old fogies were probably hoping for her to embarrass herself!
As Rita approached Claire's dressing room, she could hear voices from inside. Claire's sweet voice sounded so different from her crisp movements on stage. However, it was understandable she would act so adorably around her boyfriend.
"Rita, please wait here for a moment while I go in and inform Miss Claire," Serena said.
Rita nodded, her arms crossed confidently, piquing Serena's interest.
After all, if Claire was difficult to deal with even for her as an agent, how was somebody as young as Rita going to persuade her otherwise?
However, since Rita only requested to meet Claire, Serena decided to play along. At least this way, it would be impossible for New Capital Times to criticize them.
"Miss Claire, a reporter from New Capital Times would like to have a quick word with you. It'll only take a minute of your time," Serena informed.
Claire frowned, and her expression darkened. "Didn't I tell you? I don't have time right now. I'm not taking any interviews. Don't you understand what I'm saying?"
Sherman glanced toward the door. "Does this always happen to you after you've come back from abroad?"
Claire's face showed a hint of weariness as she let out a resigned smile. "You know I dislike dealing with people. Except for performing for my audience on stage, I prefer to stay away from crowds. But a dancer won't last long if they don't have some fame. It's just I'm not even really that famous yet, and I'm already annoyed with all the requests for interviews.
"I mean, why would they want to interview me? Those reporters don't understand dance at all, so what's there to tell them? The people who truly appreciate me will come to watch my performances, and those who learn about me through magazines or newspapers don't really know me at all."
"I'll take care of all the reporters if you don't want them bothering you," said Sherman, his voice as gentle as a summer breeze.
Rita had not expected Sherman to say such a thing.
"Oh? And why is that?" asked Claire.
"She's arrogant and meddlesome, so you can't possibly expect a reporter like this to produce any high-quality content from the interview. It's better to forget about it," replied Sherman.
Rita's eyes widened. She could not believe what she was hearing.
'This man is spouting nonsense. Clearly, he was the one who took my seat, and now he's trying to sabotage my work?'
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Day I Kissed An Older Man
This book is a good book, but it’s too short. I hope it has a part two👍🏾...
This book is getting boring now. I loved Jeremy, Corinne, Sonny and Lucas. The story needs to end. or bring back more of Jeremy, etc....
I haven't skipped any chapter at all. Though the story is good, it keeps going back to base one. I think this has no ending at all and somehow after reading more than 2500 chapters it's kinda tiring already. They have drained all the thrills....
Great writing! I almost cried when Helen hit Melody! So sad! 😭 can’t wait to see how the relationship with her and Lucas develops though. So tired of the repetitive problems with different people....
Yikes my body tenses so much, my moods change as the scenes change. It leaves me wanting to continue reading....
my heart breaks for melody, so many ups and downs, i shed a few tears when lucas walked by melody carrying thalia, and melody stayed quiet while watching them leave. i find myself getting into character as if im one. i dont remember ever feeling like that in any other books. im thankful the 10 chapters/day. waiting for the next 10...
We have updated progress from 7 chapters/day to 10 chapters/day.<3...
i love grandma Beatrice, there needs to me more people like her in the world straight forward and to the point, no beating around the bush and worrying about offending anyone, why pretend to be someone your not....
looking forward to more chapters, The same thing is happening to Melody as what happened to Luna, if Luna was back maybe she would set Lucas straight, can't wait to see how Lucas handles the situations that will arrive. Poor Melody....
ya Lucas pay more attention to Melody lets see what happens waiting for more chapters thanks...