Adolf looked at Jean and Moore, who were staring at him, feeling a little bit uncomfortable. An awkward expression crept on his face. After a moment of awkward silence, he finally found his voice. He cleared his throat before speaking. "I apologize. It wasn't in my intentions to say so much. I just don't know how to react, but I feel a deep regret for Avery, even though you might think that I'm not in the place to. However, her career is still right at its peak, and I'm pretty sure that you'll feel regret as well, if she chooses to quit show business at this critical point, then..."
"Wait, what?" Jean interrupted, eyes widened and mouth gaped open. "Quit showbiz?" she asked Adolf in disbelief, not really sure if she heard it correctly. "When Avery talked to us yesterday, she didn't mention that she is going to quit showbiz. She only told us that she will focus her attention on developing here in China in the near future, so that it will be more convenient for her to meet and spend time with Moore."
A while ago, Jean wondered why Adolf treated Moore and her nicely today. He even asked his assistant to give them two chairs and offered some beverages. Jean didn't understand the meaning through these actions until Adolf told them the news. It turned out that he intentionally told them about so many things to pave way to his final purpose, making all work out for him in the end.
Avery wanted to quit the showbiz and Adolf told them about it, so that Moore and Jean could try their best to convince her not to waste such a career. After all, Moore and Jean were her best friends and Avery was surely willing to listen to them if they tried to talk to her out of it.
But how come? They didn't even know about it until now.
Then again, was what Adolf said really true? Was Avery really quitting showbiz most possibly for Moore?
If it was true, then why hadn't Avery told them anything about it yesterday? She even looked carefree, and that her happiness being with Moore really showed on her face. If she did have something she was bothered about, then she was really a good actress for hiding her true feelings really well.
Adolf looked at both of them, and judging by their expression, he immediately knew what they were wondering about. Before anyone could ask about it, he explained, "After having worked with Avery for so long, I could say that she is really a firm-minded person. Once she decides, it would be difficult to change her mind. You see, the original purpose of her performing on stage and behind the camera has never changed over the years, and that's a proof of her personality. But she has considered both of you really special in her heart, and I am certain that no matter how firm her hold on this decision is, she probably will listen to you. I even have trust on both of you that you two will be able to change her mind. If she finally tells you about it, you are going to stop her from doing so, right? I know enough that a possible reason why she hid it from both of you is because she's afraid that you two will worry about her. Now if you feel the same way as I do, then you will be more worried if she quits showbiz."
Jean looked at Adolf with doubt evident on her face. She was silent for a moment, until she decided to speak her thoughts out regardless of how direct she was being. "Then, how about you, Adolf? I still don't understand what you are really trying to point out. Why did you tell us this? Are you really considering Avery's career prospect, or did you just want Avery for yourself?"
Adolf was surprised at Jean's straightforwardness but managed not to show it on his face. He gave out a bitter smile and replied, "I'm tempted to lie to you, but I know that one or another, you will be able to find out the truth sooner or later. I have to admit that you are right. I don't want Avery to leave my side, but part of me also cares about her career, so don't think so badly of me. Before you react, there is one more important thing to consider. Avery signed a contract with an agent company, and her time hasn't ended yet. If she breaks the contract during the
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oked at Adolf with an understanding expression and replied, "We know. You may rest assured that we won't disclose anything about what we had talked about today to Avery. Then again, now that we are already aware, we will certainly try our best to come up with solutions to solve this issue, one way or another. Although I can't guarantee that we will come up with the best solution, we will make sure and we will never allow Avery to suffer any losses. After all, what matters most in the end of this is Avery's well-being."
A smile appeared on Adolf's face after hearing Jean's words. "Thank you. Thank you so much, and I really appreciate your concern. I now know why Avery places you in a special spot on her heart. She may have already known that she is very fortunate to have such reliable friends like you."
After finishing saying this, Adolf took a deep look at Moore and then offered his hand to him.
Moore stared at Adolf's hand and then said, "Adolf, you don't have to be so formal to me."
Adolf placed his hand down and gave Moore a weak smile. "Since you are already Avery's boyfriend, I sincerely wish both of you all the best and all the happiness together. Also, I hope that you can treat her well, and I trust that you would." He paused to give Jean a glance too and continued, "Believe me. I don't have any other intention to have told you all of this today. Having known Avery, I would like you to keep in mind that she won't tell you right away what she really thinks, what she is bothered by, or even what she is feeling, because she doesn't want anyone to worry about her. But I know for a fact that she doesn't want to suffer too much herself, even though she looks like she can willingly accept all problems thrown at her. She won't tell you that, so I save you all the trouble.
So now that you have a clearer and better understanding of her, I do hope that you can treat her better than the rest of the people in her life and as well as her surroundings. She may look like she is loved by her fans, but behind the screen, there is no one to be there for her when she needed the most. This is all I can do for her. I can only help her make sure that the people she cares the most and call her family will be there for her in times of her need. Moreover, the future is unpredictable and unknown to all of us. In the end, even though we strive hard to choose the best decision for her, it still boils down to Avery's choice. What we can really do then is to be with her and support her no matter what choice she makes. I won't keep this long, but all I'm trying to say is that I do hope that you can be kind to her. Please, try your best to protect her, and remember not to let her down or suffer anymore unfair treatment."