Farewell to Love: The CEO's Desperate Chase novel Chapter 472

They met in the Donovan Entertainment lounge at half past eight in the evening.

Outside, a car idled by the curb. Emilia could see the driver was Tyler, but he didn’t get out. The one who came upstairs was Vivienne.

Emilia glanced over her shoulder, catching her reflection in the glass. Her face was split in two—one half twisted away, features barely recognizable. It wasn’t really her face at all but a mask of movie makeup, special effects transforming her into someone else entirely. Even her odd stage costume disguised her shape. No one would recognize her, not even herself.

She stood by the elevator, waiting for the doors to slide open, waiting for Vivienne to approach.

Vivienne hesitated when she saw Emilia.

“Emy?” she asked, suspicion flickering in her eyes.

“Yeah.” Emilia’s voice was hoarse. “What do you want? I’m in the middle of something.”

She gestured at her face, indicating the heavy special effects makeup.

Vivienne recalled the people she’d passed on her way upstairs—actors in heavy prosthetics, a film crew setting up equipment. Of course, Emy was an artist under Donovan Entertainment. Vivienne’s visit was last-minute; Emilia must be in the middle of filming a music video or something.

Vivienne glanced around, then suggested, “Can we talk somewhere else?”

No way was she having this conversation out in the open. She needed a spot she could choose herself—just in case Emy had planted a recording device beforehand.

Emilia understood exactly what Vivienne was thinking and didn’t protest. She followed Vivienne to a secluded corner.

Vivienne scanned their surroundings for cameras, only relaxing when she was satisfied. Then she looked at the woman behind the mask.

“Vivi’s Whispers is about to premiere,” Vivienne said, a smug smile curling her lips. “I’m here tonight to give you one last chance.”

“If you agree to keep quiet and throw Donovan Entertainment under the bus, I’ll pay you. I’ll give you opportunities, protection. The Erickson Group will cover your contract penalties, offer you better resources. With your talent—and our marketing—you’ll be a star in no time.”

Emilia studied Vivienne, her expression unreadable.

“This is the third time you’ve come to me,” Emilia rasped.

“That’s right.” Vivienne’s eyes glittered with certainty. “And it’s the third time I’ve given you a chance.”

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