Chapter 351 - Avaleigh's Comeback

Morton placed a contract on the dining table and introduced himself, "I am Morton Meng, owner of Morton & Partners Law Firm. This is a contract I drafted up for you. If you are willing to sign it, you can become a signed artist under AE Entertainment. It is a 2-year contract in which they guarantee you a monthly salary even if they can't find you any jobs. I personally think it is beneficial for both parties."

Avaleigh glanced down at the contract in surprise. AE Entertainment? She had never heard of them before. But then again, it was supposed to be a new agency.

At first, Avaleigh still had her doubts. After all, she didn't know Danson and Morton that well. So, she held onto the contract and started reading through it with hesitation.

There were no strict curfews, no strict diets as long as she maintained a healthy weight, no restrictions on relationsh.i.p.s, and she was guaranteed a minimum salary. If she managed to survive on the 'slave contract' she signed in Korea, this contract was like a dream!

Was this too good to be true?

Emerson noticed the doubt on Avaleigh's face and quickly glanced at his friends. They had already given their spiel so it was his time to speak up. After all, he was the anonymous secret boss of AE Entertainment...

"I know the boss of this agency too. He can definitely be trusted. With Danson there as well, I am confident you will be taken good care of. Otherwise, I will sue them for you!" he said domineeringly.

"I wrote out this contract and I went through every little detail with Emerson already. I can ensure you there is nothing wrong with it," Morton added.

Avaleigh looked around and smiled. She had lost her contract in Korea and no one was willing to sign her on, so for the last few days, she thought she was never making a comeback again. But, this contract suddenly gave her hope. Hong Kong and China was a much bigger market with a higher earning potential. Moreover, she could already speak the language and she already had a fan base in these two countries that liked her as an individual rather than just as a girl group member.

So, Avaleigh nodded her head, picked up a pen, and signed the contract. Even if she didn't trust Danson and Morton, she trusted Emerson with her life.

After Avaleigh signed the contract, Danson clapped his hands together and exclaimed, "Great! Now that you're signed, let me announce that I have already found you your first job!"

Avaleigh's eyes opened wide in surprise as she looked at the man. He already found her something? How did he know she was definitely signing the contract?

Emerson looked at his friend and smiled with satisfaction. He had instructed Danson to make a few phone calls to China today. Who knew he'd get results so quickly? Who said Danson was a good-for-nothing rich player? It seemed, his talents didn't lie in PR but rather in management. Emerson had found the right person to help him.

"There is a new variety show that is in the planning and casting stage. I know the producer and I mentioned that you may be signing a contract with me. As soon as he heard, he asked to meet with you. The show's format is adopted from a very popular Korean variety show so he believes you would be familiar with it and you could bring a different vibe and chemistry to it. Would you like to give it a try?" Danson asked as he handed her a small folder with a few details about the show.

Avaleigh looked at it and her eyes lit up. Danson wasn't joking when he said this was a very popular show in Korea. She had guest-starred on the Korean version a few times, and each time she appeared on it, her popularity skyrocketed. If she was to be on the permanent cast, she would be set for a good few years. No wonder AE Entertainment was so confident about giving her a minimum salary. If she got this job, she was definitely exceeding the minimum every month and the agency was going to make a lot of money too.

Without a second thought, Avaleigh quickly nodded her head. "Let's do it!" she said.

Danson smiled and glanced at Emerson. He could already feel the 10% shares in his hands.

"In that case, I'll book us some flights to Shanghai tomorrow," Danson said. 

...

While Avaleigh and Danson were preparing to fly to Shanghai, two couples were returning to China from their eventful honeymoon. Although things did not go to plan, they still had an unforgettable time. As their plane landed in Beijing for a transfer, the four friends separated for the first time in 2 weeks. Natalie and Sean were returning to Guiyang City first, while Halia and Jackson had a quick stopover to meet with Dr. Li and Eric.

As Halia and Jackson sat inside their taxi, Halia glanced at a Polaroid photo in her hands and couldn't help but smile sweetly. It was the random one that a passerby took for them. 

Jackson saw her smile and leaned over to kiss her on the forehead. "I had an amazing honeymoon with you," he said.

Halia wrapped her arms around her husband's waist and nodded. "I had an amazing time too. I'm still thinking about the food we had. I think our baby is craving some Gopchang-gui (grilled intestines)," she said as she licked her lips.

Jackson laughed. His wife had never been a picky eater, but she had been craving some weird things lately. 

Soon, their taxi pulled up outside the Beijing Police Department where Dr. Li's secret lab was located. 

The Police Chief met them at the entrance and led them straight to his office. "It's been a long time, Halia," the chief said as he smiled at the young woman. He still remembered the first day when he and Dr. Li scouted her. She had grown so much since then.

As they walked down the corridors of the building, one particular officer perked his head up in curiosity when he heard the name, Halia. Haili Feng was also known as Halia. A few days ago, he had been asked about this woman but he didn't find anything out of the ordinary. Yet, she showed up today and the Police Chief was personally leading her to his office at that very moment.

He quickly picked up his phone and dialed a number in secret, "Haili Feng is here and she is heading to the Police Chief's office."

A woman with a Russian accent replied on the other end, "Follow them and see what they're up to."