The Day Silence Spoke novel Chapter 23

Nikita's smile softened. She took Latisha’s hands in her own. "I'm sorry. I wasn't really going to block you. I just wanted you to come here."

She gave her a hopeful look. "And you did come. That means I'm more important than that bastard, right?"

Latisha bit her lip, her eyes pleading.

"Alright, alright, I'll add you back." Nikita pulled out her phone and unblocked her. "So, are you still going to Odyssey Entertainment?"

Latisha nodded without the slightest hesitation.

"That's more like it. See? We're friends again. But you can't go dressed like that. Hold on, I'll get you something to wear."

Nikita found some clothes for her. They were casual and a little loose on Latisha's frame, but it didn't matter much.

A short while later, Nikita was pulling up to Odyssey Entertainment on her motorcycle with Latisha on the back.

After they explained their purpose to the receptionist, they were led directly to the marketing department. Mr. Taylor greeted them enthusiastically, but as they walked in, their smiles froze.

Yesenia was already there, lounging in a chair.

The atmosphere turned instantly charged.

Yesenia casually admired her new manicure. "Mr. Taylor, is this the person you wanted to cast as Selene?"

"Yes, yes, Ms. Winslet. You see, you and Ms. Judd have very different styles. I was thinking you would be perfect for the role of Skylark. The effect would be stunning."

Yesenia laughed coldly. "But what if I only want to play Selene?"

"Well..."

The producers all exchanged uneasy glances. If she insisted on Selene, there was no point in casting Latisha for another role.

Nikita frowned and turned to Mr. Taylor. "What's going on here?"

Latisha pulled on Nikita's hand and signed: *Let's just go home.*

"Go home? Why?" Nikita scoffed. If it had been anyone else, she might have let it go. But this was Yesenia. She wasn't backing down.

"How much money has she spent on your game?" Nikita asked Mr. Taylor.

He mumbled sheepishly, "Somewhere over ten million."

Nikita lifted her chin. "I'll give you thirty million. Latisha is getting this role."

Everyone stared in disbelief.

Latisha was stunned. She was here to earn money, not spend it.

But Nikita’s message was clear: she didn't care about the money. She wasn't going to lose this fight.