Everyone knew that Dominic Sterling, the Chairman of Starlight Entertainment, had only one daughter. Although she had never made a public appearance and remained mysterious and low-key, the media had extensively covered the news of the "Starlight Entertainment heiress" being born. Isabelle had privately researched and found that Lydia and the daughter of the Chairman of Starlight Entertainment Group were born in the same year. Additionally, on the night of the fashion charity banquet, Tristan Harrington, Lydia's husband, suddenly appeared at the event. Isabelle even witnessed Lydia speaking to him for a few moments, although she couldn't hear what they were saying. By connecting these dots, she could almost be certain that Lydia was Dominic Sterling's only daughter and the heir to Starlight Entertainment.
The hidden princess of the conglomerate, blending into the entertainment industry, could easily secure a magazine cover with a simple request. Not even Lydia herself was a concern when it came to competing for a new magazine. If she offended Lydia, even with Isla Taylor protecting her, Isabelle would have to pack her bags.
At this thought, Isabelle's confidence grew. She could even envision Cecilia being kicked out of Natalie. She sneered, curling her lips, "So what if you're talented? Do you really think the fashion industry is easy to succeed in? Ignorant and arrogant, you'll soon fall flat on your face and never be able to get back up."
As she said these words, her expression turned cold. Elise was taken aback and dared not speak.
Competition in the workplace was common, but there was no need to curse someone so harshly just because of a resource conflict.
"Find out Lydia's interests. I'm going to the talent agency this afternoon."
Isabelle and Lydia were not close yet. Although Lydia had expressed interest in working with her before, Isabelle still had doubts. She wanted to confirm it face-to-face to avoid any changes in Lydia's decision. She also planned to address the comparison between herself and Juliette, which Cecilia had brought up.
In the office, Gabriella sat across from Cecilia, scratching her head in frustration.
"Cecilia, why did you say those harsh words to Isabelle? She already said she wants to collaborate with Lydia."
Cecilia stared at the computer screen, continuously clicking her mouse with her index finger, not paying attention to Gabriella.
Curiously, Gabriella leaned closer and whispered in Cecilia's ear, "Lydia, Cecilia, she has great resources. The talent agency is really hyping her up. And do you know who she has backing her?"
As she spoke, her breath grazed Cecilia's ear, causing a tickling sensation. Cecilia slightly moved her chair to the side and dismissed her, "Who?"
"Starlight Entertainment and NexaGlobal Group."
Finally, Cecilia looked up. Gabriella glanced around to make sure no one was nearby before continuing, "I've heard rumors that Lydia might be the long-lost princess of our Starlight Entertainment."
Cecilia calmly replied, "Who told you that?"
"Many people are saying it."
"Rumors end with wise minds."
"But she shares the Sterling surname, and she's even an artist at Starlight Entertainment."
Cecilia rested her chin on her hand. "If having the surname Sterling and working at Starlight Entertainment automatically makes someone Chairman Sterling's daughter, then I'm also a Sterling by surname, and I'm an employee of Starlight Entertainment, so does that mean I'm Chairman Sterling's daughter too?"
Gabriella was left speechless.
"Cecilia, let me tell you a secret. Don't spread it around. I have a friend who knows an assistant working for Lydia. This assistant overheard Lydia asking her to be dropped off at her parents' house in Briarcliff Hall, the wealthy district in the east side of Silver City. The house there is worth a staggering billion dollars, making it the most expensive house in Silver City. Only the wealthiest of the wealthy can afford to live there. Furthermore, according to the assistant, Lydia has refined personal habits that clearly indicate she was raised in a wealthy and prestigious family."
At this point, Gabriella paused and noticed that Cecilia seemed uninterested. She shook her arm to get her attention. "Hey, sis, I think we should forget about the year-end special issue. It's not necessarily a good idea for us to lead the team in planning a new magazine. Editor Isla has been in that position for many years, and she's bound to get promoted sooner or later. When that happens, someone will have to take over Natalie Magazine. It's been fifteen years since its establishment. Instead of competing for a new magazine that hasn't even started yet, why not wait for the position of editor-in-chief at Natalie Magazine to become available? Why bother getting on the wrong side of Isabelle and offending those powerful people?"
Gabriella looked at Cecilia with deep concern and anxiety.
Cecilia couldn't help but suppress a laugh and beckoned her closer, curling her finger.
"I'll tell you a secret that you can't tell anyone," Cecilia said.
Gabriella leaned in, curious, and asked, "What is it?"
Cecilia replied, "Actually, I'm the heir of Starlight Entertainment. So, don't worry. We won't offend anyone we can't afford to because of this matter."
Gabriella: "..." Yeah, right. I believe you.
Gabriella: "Cecilia, can we not joke around? This is not a matter to be taken lightly. If we offend the Sterling Family, not only Starlight Entertainment, but the entire Silver City will become an unsafe place for us. I don't mind since I'm just a half-hearted person. If I don't do this job, I can sell milk tea downstairs in my residential area. But it's different for you. You have strong work abilities and are naturally meant for this industry. In a few years, your achievements will definitely not be inferior to those of Editor Isla. It would be a pity if you are stifled before you can achieve that."
Cecilia smiled and said, "Selling milk tea is not a bad idea either. I've always wanted to open a milk tea shop. We can do it together."
Gabriella's face turned dark, and she emphasized each word, "Cecilia, I'm talking to you about something serious."
"Okay," Cecilia's smile faded a bit. "Stop speculating about those baseless rumors. Let's just treat the year-end special issue as a normal task. The editor-in-chief has given us the assignment, so let's just go all out and do it."
Gabriella sighed. After working as an intern under Cecilia for a few months, she knew that Cecilia may speak softly and slowly on normal occasions, with a smiling face, but her character was actually very strong. Once she made a decision, she wouldn't easily give up.
Although she still didn't agree with Cecilia offending Lydia, seeing Cecilia so determined, she inexplicably felt confident that even if Isabelle joined forces with Lydia, they still wouldn't be able to defeat Cecilia.
"So, what should we do now?"
Cecilia tapped on the computer screen. Gabriella stood up and walked behind Cecilia's seat to see clearly what she was searching for on the web page. Her newly established confidence was instantly dampened.
Cecilia was currently searching for the A-list female stars in the domestic entertainment industry.
Earlier, when Cecilia earnestly said that she had suitable candidates in mind during the meeting, Gabriella thought she had some plans. She just didn't want to reveal her trump cards too early and was playing mind games.
She pulled up a chair and sat next to Cecilia, looking together at the names of the female stars in the entertainment industry. Although there were many female stars, only a few could be considered A-list. With a quick glance, they had a rough idea in their minds.
"Cecilia, even though these few have more fame and popularity than Lydia, they have all been featured in our magazine before. Plus, Lydia is our own artist, and the chief editor has pretty much already chosen her. If we want to win, we have to bring in a top-tier superstar, someone who can create a buzz just by appearing on the magazine cover. Only then can we make it difficult for the chief editor to find an excuse to use Lydia."
The more Gabriella spoke, the more hopeless she felt about this competition. They only had one week left to finalize the selection, and inviting a top-tier superstar in such a short time seemed almost impossible.
Cecilia raised an eyebrow. "I'll give you one second to name a top-tier superstar in the entertainment industry."
"Alexander Hamilton."
Alexander Hamilton, the domestic legendary emperor-level superstar, who excelled in film, television, and music. His numerous awards in the music and film industry placed him at the pinnacle of the entertainment industry. He had countless fans and supporters, achieving fame at a young age. Still under thirty, he was truly an unrivaled top star.