Anna was an orphan, but ever since she graduated from college, Thalia had been taking care of her.
From obscurity to fame in a singing competition, and then to quitting the entertainment circle, Thalia had been by her side every step of the way.
So when Thalia said, "What mother would blame her own child?" Anna cried even harder. Thalia had watched her grow up step by step, just like a mother nurturing her own child.
Thalia gently patted Anna as she cried, until Anna was exhausted from crying. When Anna lifted her swollen eyes to look at Thalia, Thalia smiled gently at her.
Anna pursed her lips. "Thalia, I want to make a comeback. Will you be my manager again?"
Hearing Anna's words, Thalia paused, then furrowed her beautiful brows.
"Let's not talk about making a comeback yet. What about your child? Are you sure Louis will take care of her?"
Compared to Freya, Thalia was more rational. She remembered that Louis didn't seem that reliable. But Anna nodded.
"Louis is Cicci's father. He will take care of her. I trust him!"
Thalia rubbed her temples. She didn't know what had happened, but Anna seemed very determined.
"Okay, even if he can take care of the child, you have to know that making a comeback is not easy! Do you have a company willing to sign you? And even if you get signed, what kind of resources will the company give you?"
"Thalia, look! This is the contract from Ocean Entertainment."
Anna quickly took out the contract from her bag and handed it to Thalia, afraid that Thalia wouldn't believe her if she waited a moment longer.
Seeing the contract, Thalia was stunned. It was from the top entertainment company in the country, Ocean Entertainment?
"Okay, let me see."
Saying that, Thalia took the contract and carefully read through it. As she read on, her hands began to tremble slightly.
What kind of contract was this?! Anna had taken control of Ocean Entertainment? This was completely unequal! For the entertainment company, many of the terms inside seemed like Anna was dictating terms to Ocean Entertainment!
Like the top-tier resources! Like no restrictions on freedom! Like a two-year contract!
Thalia suddenly looked up.
"This is real!"
"It's real! Thalia, look! There's even the seal of Ocean Entertainment on it! How could it be fake?"
Anna hurriedly explained.
Thalia was completely stunned, staring at Anna. She had never seen such terms in a contract in her life.
Outrageous! Ocean Entertainment had gone mad!
"Thalia! It's true! I'm reporting to Ocean Entertainment tomorrow!"
Seeing that Thalia still seemed skeptical, Anna continued to explain. Thalia finally believed her, but her face was still full of shock.
"This... this... Anna, tell me honestly, how did you get this contract signed?"
Seeing Thalia finally believed her, Anna breathed a sigh of relief, her face slightly flushed.
"Louis got it for me from New York. He helped Ocean Entertainment write a song."
"Louis!!!"
Thalia couldn't believe her ears! Louis negotiated a contract for Anna? And wrote a song?
Wasn't that a fantasy!
Unbelievable!
However, the next moment...
"Oh my god!!! Over a hundred million likes!"
Freya exclaimed exaggeratedly, then suddenly shrank her head, smiling apologetically. This was a hospital room, and shouting like this would disturb the patient.
Thalia was also dumbfounded. What video had over a hundred million likes? Then she saw the account name, Cic! Followed by HuaYin Entertainment!
Cic! HuaYin! That explained it!
Thalia didn't even open the video because they had all seen it. She looked up bewilderedly.
"Cic is Louis?"
Freya also exclaimed beside her, but this time, she lowered her voice.
"Cic! The most popular and mysterious person on the internet right now!"
"Right! It seems like his last name really is Gu!"
The shocked expressions of the two made Anna blush again. Louis being recognized made her happy too.
She said in a serious tone, "Yes! Cic Gu! My daughter's name!"
Oh my gosh! The big shot was right here! What was he like before? Was he pretending to be weak?
Damn it!
Thalia finally recovered her senses. She raised her head and handed the phone back to Anna, her eyes showing a hint of complexity.
Anna could live well and had a bright future, of course, Thalia was happy!
But...
"Anna, with your talent, you will definitely find a better manager! I... I'll step aside."
"Thalia, why? Don't you want me anymore?"
Both Freya and Anna spoke at the same time, and Anna looked particularly aggrieved.
Thalia sighed and looked into the hospital room.
"You've seen my situation. My mother needs care. I really can't leave!"
"You can hire a nanny! With today's technology so advanced, you can monitor everything remotely!"
Freya said directly, and Anna also looked hopefully at Thalia.
Thalia looked troubled. Of course, she knew she could hire a nanny, but how could her current financial situation allow her to do that? And being with Anna like this would only drag her down.
"Anna, you don't need to persuade me anymore. I want to stay with my mother. You should go back."
"Thalia!"
"Go back, Anna! Such a good opportunity, you must cherish it! Don't be so willful in the future."
Thalia ruffled Anna's hair and then turned her head away, refusing to look at her.
Anna bit her lip, not understanding why Thalia didn't want to go with her.
Coming with hope, going back with disappointment, Anna and Freya were silent all the way.
Anna dropped Freya off and then drove home alone.
The door opened, and Louis was playing games with Cicc. He was taken aback when he saw Anna crying.
"What's wrong? Are things still going smoothly?" Louis asked directly.
Anna pouted and sat down on the sofa. Seeing Louis, she felt like she found someone to rely on and felt like crying again.
"Thalia doesn't want to come with me," she said.
"Why?" Louis scratched his head. The strict woman in his memory should dote on Anna, so why wouldn't she want to go?
Anna recounted everything she saw and heard at the hospital to Louis. She spoke with grievances, and Louis listened quietly.
After hearing the whole story, Louis nodded thoughtfully.
"I see. You're such a fool!"
"You stay home with Cicc, and I'll go out for a while."
"Huh? Where are you going?"
Anna pouted, showing her displeasure either at being called a fool by Louis or at him not staying with her at this moment.
"I'm going to find someone important to you! Fool!"