Anne was so furious about the news that broke down.
"what should we do about it? It'll be the talk of the country for sure." - Carlson
Anne was confused on where does those photos came from and how they were leaked.
Esther ... I'll get back to you.
"Let's go to A.T Group with my Uncle." - Anne
A.T GROUP
Ashton is looking on the article that was just released. He's in a deep thoughts and he knew that this could also affect him a little.
"Sir. What should we do with the article? I can ask our IT team and PR team to clean this mess." - Lark, Ashton's Personal Assistant
"let it be. If it links under us just release a statement that we don't have any liability on Anne's decision in her private life and we don't tolerate any things that are wrong " - Ashton
Lark just nod at him...
"Uncle!!!"
The two them look at the door and saw Anne rushing over with Carlson behind her.
Lark excused himself and went outside to prepare what Ashton instructed him to do
"what's the matter?" - Asthon
"Esther! that bitch ! She made this false accusations about me and Carlson. That I am a mistress!" - Anne
Ashton look over to Carlson to see his reaction, but instead his head was bowed down and his eyes is fixed on the floor
Coward ...
"is there any proof that Esther did this?" - Ashton
"who else could it be??? she's the only person who's capable in doing these things" - Anne
"well, the media can do these things also. You know media, they will put woods to keep the fire burning. Don't you think?" - Ashton
Anne is still convince that it was all Esther's doing...
"so, Carlson. What's your plan about this?" - Ashton
"uh, deny the rumors. I guess" - Carlson
"how? Pictures with you and my niece were kissing and going in and out of the hotel. Tell me, how are you going to deny this?" - Ashton
Carlson's mouth were shut. He was thinking he's true. How can he deny those photos that clearly shows their faces.
"Uncle you should help me. Get your connections to delete those post. Release something to cover it up. Please help me, i have a new drama coming up and with this issue it could remove me on that spot. I have been working hard to get that role." - Anne
Ashton looks at Anne
"work with your agency I guess they had an escape plan on things like this. I can't help you." - Ashton
Anne was shocked on what her uncle told her. Even Carlson were startled on what he heard.
"I AM YOUR NIECE, DON'T YOU THINK IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU TO HELP ME??? AND THIS COULD TARNISH YOUR REPUTATION AS WELL!!! YOU SHOULD HELP ME" - Anne
Ashton smash his table with anger
"It doesn't mean your my niece I will tolerate your wrong doings! I won't help you with this, now leave my office and work with your agency on how to fix this mess you're in. Mind you, in Taylor's House there's no mistress!" - Ashton
Anne leave his office crying. She was thinking that she was betrayed by her uncle.
"it's fine. I'll find a way to fix this. If needed I can release an official statement, stating that our relationship or my relationship with Esther has been done last year. We just officially end it this year " - Carlson
Anne did not answer him, instead she went straight to her car.
"Sir. there were reporters sending us email asking for our input on this matter" - Lark
"Ignore them for now" - Ashton
He then watch the live telecast of the event and he saw Esther standing gracefully with her gown showing her perfect body.
No one can deny her talent in acting and modeling. Maybe that's the reason why producers are lining up to cast her. And all series she rejected landed to Anne.
That is why Anne so jealous of her because she can never outcast her.
THE NEXT MORNING
Esther was on her way to her agency to review the new contract. It was said that one big corporation asked if she could be the spokesperson and face of their company for a whole year.
She enter at the meeting room and she saw her PA, the VP and Ashton.
She was confused on what he is doing there.
"Mr. Taylor, as you already know our Top 1 actress and model. Esther Smith" - Mr. John Cale Vice-president of E.S Entertainment.
Well she owns this E.S Entertainment but she don't really handle it. She let John handles everything, John is his cousin from her mother's side.
"Esther, this is Mr. Ashton Taylor from A.T Group" - John
Esther gave him a sweet smile and offer her hand.
"please to see you Mr. Taylor" - Esther
"please to see you too, Ms. Smith" - Ashton
They start the meeting right away
"The A.T GROUP would like to make an exclusive contract with Ms. Esther Smith with all of our product promotions and the face of A.T GROUP for a year. Here's the contract and the compensation that we can offer" - Lark
Everyone in the room were reading the contract carefully and it was seen that most of it is in favor of Esther.
"If you don't mind me asking Mr. Taylor, why did you chose Esther? Isn't it Anne Brown your niece?" - John
"Ms. Brown was indeed my niece, but she was never the face of my company as I only look for the best. As you can see most of my advertisement were cast by regular people. It's my business after all." - Ashton
"So you want Esther to be the face of A.T GROUP. That will definitely give a big news and issue between Esther and Anne. Knowing that there's this current scandal that we are facing." - John
"A.T GROUP promise to help Ms. Smith with all of the escandals that will come her way. This is work whatever Anne decided on her personal life has nothing to do with me. Me and her parents is not that close, so nothing to worry about" - Ashton
Esther was just staring at Ashton confused. What does he really want from her. Why her, why not Anne?
And she knew that the media are already asking for his feedback about the scandal but he was quiet. Is he really letting me to use him?
"what do you think, Esther?" - John
Let's follow the flow and see where it'll lead us
"why not. If Mr. Taylor ask for my help, I should help. " - Esther
She then sign the contract without thinking. John and Kiana were shocked on what Esther did. While Ashton leave a small smile on his face.
No choice but John also signed the contract as Esther already did.
"looking forward in working with you. I will have my PR Team to release this wonderful news later this afternoon." - Ashton
Then Lark took a photo of them shaking hands with the contracts in their hands.
"i am also looking forward working with you Mr. Taylor" - Esther
Ashton and Lark then leave the building.
"what were you thinking?!" John
"Nothing ... isn't it nice that I have another exclusive contract. It means more money" - Esther
John just massage his head... after all Esther was his real boss so he can't do anything about it.
"Fine, you're the boss." - John
"Thanks ... I'll have some beauty rest. I will have a family yearly photoshoot tomorrow. you should rest too." Esther
John just wave his hands at her signaling her to leave.
Esther just smile at him and leave.