Chapter 410
Two days later, Phoebe met with Maddox for a meal. During their meeting, she gifted him several freshly carved emerald
talismans.
The stone Maddox had previously given her had been beneficial, and she wanted to repay him for his kindnes
Maddox was delighted when he saw the gift Phoebe had given him. A bright, sunny smile spread across his handsome face as he said. “Thank you, Pheebs. With the emerald talisman you gave me last time, I now have just enough to give one to each of my elders at home.
“You’re becoming quite well–known in the industry now. Many people are eager to ask for your help with their horoscopes Luciano had been praising Phoebe lately, and word had spread.
Phoebe chuckled, “It seems I should thank Mr. Lester.
Maddox recalled something. “Have you heard about Jenkins Group trying to target your studio? I heard from Remy yesterday that Jenkins Group is trying to team up with Star Entertainment and Monarch Entertainment to suppress the artists from your studio.
They even offered to help the artists from both companies compete for resources against your studio’s talent. But Remy rejected the offer, and it seems Mr. Llewellyn also did.”
Phoebe nodded and said, “I heard about it from Garrett.
Although Garrett had fallen from his prime, he had once been a top–tier actor with an award for Best Actor. He still had a few friends at Jenkins Entertainment. So, when the executives at Jenkins Group made their decision, someone quietly informed him. Garrett then passed the information on to her.
Phoebe said helplessly. “I accepted Garrett because it seemed a shame for him to disappear from the industry. It had nothing to do with him being an artist at Jenkins Entertainment. At the time, I didn’t even think in that direction. I can only say that the executives at Jenkins Group tend to overthink things.”
Maddox said, “I also believe that your decision to accept Mr. Galloway wasn’t meant to target the Jenkins Group. They’re just assuming the worst intentions.”
He asked, “Now that they plan to suppress you, do you want to retaliate?”
Phoebe said confidently. “If they make a move, I’ll strike back. They fear that my studio will grow stronger and threaten them. They want to crush it in its infancy. But I’m not someone to be underestimated. I’ll retaliate if they dare to team up with others and use underhanded tactics to steal my artists‘ resources.”
She didn’t take any action when they competed fairly for resources using legitimate methods. She followed the industry norms and focused on securing opportunities for her artists. Whoever earned the resources did so based on their abilities.
Maddox smiled and said, “I knew you’d handle it this way.”
Although Phoebe wasn’t easy to mess with, she wouldn’t go out of her way to target or suppress anyone unless they first targeted her. “By the way, I heard from Remy that the idea of teaming up with other companies to suppress your studio’s artists came from Ollie.”
In the high–level meetings of major companies, as long as the topics weren’t related to confidential matters, there were often many people involved and a lot of chatter, making it difficult to keep anything secret.
Phoebe nodded. “Yes, I also heard it from Garrett.” She wasn’t surprised by the news at all.
Maddox asked, “Is it because of Sienna that he came up with this idea?”
It was rumored that Elliot had kicked Sienna out of the Jenkins family because of Phoebe. Meanwhile, Lydia cared more
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about Sienna and moved out to live with her. As a result, Ollie was likely trying to stand up for Ledia and Sienna.
Phoebe chuckled. “It shouldn’t be the case. Ollie is much more rational compared to the other troublemakers She continued. “He’s just worried that if my studio grows more substantial and successful, it could eventually compete with Jenkins Entertainment regarding resources and revenue.
“It would then affect his career, and he’s afraid it could become a stain on his record during his time as president of Jenkins Entertainment. It’s about his position in the Jenkins Group and his prospects of taking over as chairman.”
She paused and continued, “Elliot does not decide everything in Jenkins Group. Major shareholders are eyeing the chairman position as well. They will use my studio’s success to overshadow Ollie’s handling of Jenkins Entertainment’s growth.
“They’ll make a case about how the artists I brought in from Jenkins Entertainment have all made comebacks, using that to attack and undermine him, and claim he lacks the ability, that even I am more successful than him, and that he isn’t fit for the chairman position.
“His idea now is just a way to prepare for the future. After all, if my studio grows successfully, it will shake up their interests. Suppressing my studio, even shutting it down, would benefit the Jenkins Group. They could grab and divide more resources, and it would also add an important highlight to his resume.”
Phoebe’s studio had already gained significant attention. Ollic was merely trying to use the situation to assert his authority While he cared for Sienna, the chairman position at Jenkins Group and his career were far more important to him.
Maddox immediately understood. “So it’s all about him, after all. Your relationship with Ollie does make for comparisons within Jenkins Group.”
you an easy target
Ultimately, Ollie would be overshadowed by Phoebe, who had grown up outside the family. It could lead to doubts about his abilities, potentially affecting his future chances of becoming chairman
“But I think Ollie is getting his priorities wrong. The more he acts this way, shouldn’t he be focusing on improving his business skills? If all he does is win recognition by suppressing and stepping on others, I doubt that even if he becomes the chairman of Jenkins Group, he can hold onto that position.”
Phoebe chuckled and said, “Isn’t this their favorite tactic? Ever since the Jenkin brothers joined Jenkins Entertainment, the company’s culture has been heading down the path of suppression and stepping on others, and it’s never turned back.”
In the mindset of the Jenkins family brothers, this was the most effective method. They never worried about how those who were suppressed or stepped on would fare.
Maddox chuckled. “True, their style has made them quite unpopular in the industry. They’ll have plenty of setbacks to face
in the future.”
Phoebe had already dealt with each of them one by one. The four brothers–Leon, Joshua, Cain, and Jamar–had been thoroughly subdued and no longer caused trouble. Next, he was waiting to see Ollie get his turn.
The two continued chatting about work. Maddox smiled and suggested, “Pheebs, how about we plan a trip together? We could invite some people we worked with on the variety show.”
Maddox never wanted to include Reece and the others.
Hearing him say that, Phoebe had an idea. “Sure, how about we plan a hiking and camping trip?” She had already pieced together the two maps and located the spot. This time, she could take advantage of the trip to explore it further.
After all, the mastermind likely wouldn’t expect that she had already deciphered and found the location so quickly. They wouldn’t think that her trip with other celebrities was to visit the place marked on the map. This way, she could avoid any interference, and it would also ensure the safety of Maddox and the others.
Otherwise, even if they didn’t go to the location marked on the map and just traveled somewhere else purely for leisure. there was no guarantee that someone wouldn’t cause trouble. By doing this, Phoebe could catch a surprise for the other
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