''I will not stay put and watch you insult me next time, Yu Lin Shen. If you have anything against me I can understand but if… if it is because of your brother then, be careful what you say to me. You will only end up eating your own words later on''
''That is what you told me a few days ago, right?'' Lin Shen asked after quoting Ana's words
''What do you mean, Yu Lin Shen? Are you playing with me?''
''Ana, you told me that I will eat my words one day. I don't know if that day will ever come but I definitely want something from you. I want you to make me eat my words, every single one of them. Unless you don't think you are up to the task. Let's work together, you don't have anything to lose from it''
''First of all, let's establish something, Yu Lin Shen, when it comes to Yu Shiao, I owe him nothing and I don't want to explain myself to someone who doesn't plan on listening. Second, I will not be disrespected by you. As much as the benefits are enticing, I am very prideful and would not exchange my worth for something that won't be satisfying to me. Third, if I am going to work with you, then I expect that we work with rules so that you don't get to speak to me anyhow you want. I will not tolerate any kind of mood swings from you. Lastly, we are going to be professional all the way through''
Lin Shen chuckled and asked, ''are you already taking up the role of my manager? But, don't you think that as my manager, you are a little into my personal space?''
Ana flushed and stepped back. She didn't know when she had stood close to him.
''I...''
''Alright, since we've established that. Can I say that we have a working relationship now?''
''We will not talk about personal matters and you will not ask me about your brother''
''I made up my mind to stop asking or speaking about it, especially with you''
''Okay'' Ana accepted.
''Then, I hope we work well together, Miss Ana''
''Same with me, Mr. Yu'' Ana stretched her hand, taking Lin Shen's hand for a handshake.
….
Glow Up Ltd.
Andrew looked at the phone still in disbelieve. He frowned and muttered.
''Did I hear right? No, no, maybe I just misheard. He couldn't have meant Ana was his new manager, right?''
Andrew picked his phone and dialed Shiao's number. He wanted to confirm what he heard from Lin Shen.
''Hello, Andrew. What is it?''
''Shiao, I just called Lin Shen and he told me to talk to his manager. Who is his manager?''
''He must have told you, didn't he?''
''He told me but I don't believe it''
''That's right, Ana is now Lin Shen's manager. As for the details, you can ask them. Wait! Did you call Ana?''
''Not yet but Lin Shen said I can call Ana and arrange a meeting''
''Alright, if there is nothing else, I have to go'' Shiao said and hung up. He looked at the phone and murmured, ''did Ana accept it already?''
….
Andrew stood up and cursed. The workers outside all turned to look at him. He picked his suit and walked out of the place.
…
Lee Family Manor.
''Father, father…'' Andrew saw his mother and sister eating fruits in the hall and asked, 'mom, where is father?''
''Your father went to play goof, he should be on his way home by now. Son, what is it? You don't look happy''
''Mom, did you know that Ana took a job at Yu Music Group to become Lin Shen's Manager?''
''What?'' Mrs. Lee exclaimed.
''Wait! She was telling the truth?'' Shanshan stood up and asked.
''What do you mean, Shanshan?'' Andrew asked.
''When I went to see her this morning, Ana told me that she was going to work for Lin Shen but I thought she was trying to mess with me. Turns out she wasn't lying?''
''Hey! Why didn't you tell me about this?'' Mrs. Lee asked.
''I didn't know she was serious''
''Mother, that girl is trying to play us. What does she mean by going to work for Yu Group?''
''How did she get into Yu Music Group?'' Mrs. Lee asked.
''I need to speak to dad. How can Ana become Lin Shen's manager? This is so sudden. What exactly is she planning?''
''Mother, elder brother, does Ana want to get back together with brother Shiao again?''
''What?'' Mrs. Lee frowned and shook her head, ''that is impossible. The Yu family hates her. There must be an explanation for this. The Yu family will not employ Ana for no reason''
''What is going on here?'' Mr. Lee arrived. The housekeeper took his goof clap and walked away quietly. In the house, all the workers have learnt to live as if they didn't exist. They would only appear when their services are needed.
''Father, it's good that you are here. Do you know that Ana has joined Yu Music Group as Lin Shen's Manager?'' Andrew asked.
''What are you talking about?''
''I called Lin Shen to discuss some endorsement deal I wanted us to have with him but he told me to talk to his manager and guess who that is? Ana. Ana is Lin Shen's manager. If it were to be anyone else I wouldn't be so bothered. Lin Shen hates Ana. You saw how he behaves towards her whenever they meet. How can she suddenly become his manager?''
''Darling, call Ana. What exactly is this girl planning? Of Mrs. Yu becomes aware of this, then she will become angry with our family''
''What if my engagement with Lin Shen gets cancelled because of this?''
''Shut up! I will speak with Ana first'' Mr. Lee said and walked away.