Doted by Many: I became the Top-Tier Celebrity!-Chapter 567 - 561: His Identity 3

Her voice was as cold as frost, like the imperial edict of an ancient emperor, leaving no room for negotiation, walking the walk.

Zachary Wood panicked. He and Sue Rooney were bound together; if Sue really fell, he would too.

At this moment, he still clung to a bit of luck.

Over the years, Sue Rooney has built half an empire in the entertainment circle. So many variety shows became popular because of her. Although many couldn’t stand her domineering and quirky temper, they couldn’t deny they benefited a lot from her. Without her, those shows wouldn’t have such high ratings.

The entertainment industry needs her. If she were truly forced out, it would certainly impact half of the entertainment industry, affecting not only popularity but also the economy. Therefore, Tiana Thorne relying solely on Zenith Media to blackball her wouldn’t have a big effect.

She was merely using her position as a boss to intimidate Sue Rooney.

After calming down, he immediately said, "Miss Thorne, don’t push us too far. The cooperation with Joel Jones started long ago. Now that you’re a shareholder with new ideas, you should use them for future company operations. Interfering with matters President Pace has already confirmed—isn’t your behavior excessive?"

Ha, agents are indeed good with words. Isn’t he just saying that as a shareholder, overstepping my bounds would anger President Pace and I might end up in trouble?

Tiana Thorne wasn’t easily intimidated.

With a light smile, she lazily said, "Zachary, your memory isn’t very good, huh? It seems your artist just said she wasn’t happy and didn’t want to sign the contract. Everyone here can testify to that, right, Secretary Kirby?"

Naomi Kirby looked into her clear and thorough eyes and slowly nodded, "Sue Rooney indeed said that."

Upon hearing this, Zachary Wood’s face turned even worse.

Tiana Thorne shrugged, her eyes showing a hint of cunning, looking very innocent: "Well then, it was Sue who said it herself. Since the artist herself doesn’t want to, as both a company shareholder and an artist, I naturally have to listen to the artist’s recommendations. Therefore, there’s no need to discuss cooperation further."

This was a settled matter with no room for change.

Zenith suffered losses, but so did they.

The appearance fee for this variety show was fifty million...

After becoming popular, Sue Rooney always spoke without restraint in front of peers, but she was smart, never showing her domineering side in front of entertainment company bosses. Thus, in the circle, she was renowned for her high EQ.

Now clashing with Tiana Thorne like this, it was entirely unexpected that Tiana would be a shareholder of Zenith.

Failing to steal a chicken means losing the bait—this feeling made her quite furious inside. This cooperation seemed impossible to negotiate. Since that’s the case, there was no need to suppress her anger anymore.

Sneering at Tiana, she said arrogantly, "Zach, if we can’t negotiate, no need to talk anymore. Miss Thorne, if you genuinely want to blackball me, I’m afraid you’re not capable of it. Let’s go!"

Zachary Wood also understood it was impossible to reconcile, so he walked out with her.

Tiana Thorne spoke up, "Hold on."

The two turned around, "What else do you want?"

"Back then, on the variety show you framed me and also spread rumors against me. Aren’t you planning to apologize?"

Sue Rooney looked at her coldly, "Tiana Thorne, this circle has always been like this—winner takes all, loser stands to fall. It was your own carelessness that gave me the opportunity to disgrace you. Just like now, you’ve climbed to the position of a major shareholder at Zenith, and you’ve destroyed my cooperation with Joel Jones; that’s your ability. Therefore, the past—you can’t blame me."

"Your worldview is quite eye-opening." Tiana Thorne clapped for her.

That sound seemed to pierce Sue Rooney’s eardrums.

Then, Tiana sarcastically said, "You were afraid I’d surpass you and played dirty tricks behind my back. Now you’ve hit my agent first and then threatened not to cooperate later. I merely made the decision any normal person should. You harmed me, and I’m just doing business, so how are we even?"

She paused, her fox-like eyes possessing a special charisma, slightly narrowed, her long lashes shielding her eyes, the cold gleam in the slit nearly suffocating.

Then, she leisurely added, "Today, you must apologize for your past actions. Twisting concepts only adds to your sins."

Sue Rooney didn’t expect her logical thinking to be so strong, crush her arguments in a few words.

Sue Rooney was furious, "I won’t apologize. Even if I was wrong, so what? You deserved it. Now you have the means, but I won’t fear. It’s Zenith blackballing me, not the entire network. Many companies need me, not just Zenith."

Tiana Thorne was unruffled, raising an eyebrow, her smile slightly roguish: "I’ve already given you a chance. It’s just a pity..."

She sighed, saying with a bit of sympathy, "You didn’t seize it. So, hold a press conference and apologize to me in front of the world."

After speaking, she pulled a phone from her small purse, showing the surveillance and recording from the meeting room.

Sue Rooney and Zachary Wood were shocked.

Sue Rooney’s mind buzzed urgently, rushing forward to snatch it.

Finn Pierce grabbed her hand, pushing her aside.

She shouted in fury, "You’re despicable!"

"Why should I be noble dealing with despicable people? Everyone has a dark side. Congratulations, you’ve triggered mine. This surveillance footage is going viral. I know you’ve been maneuvering in the entertainment industry for years and can clear your name. But with bad news clinging to you, do you think your value won’t suffer?"

The decline in a variety queen’s value is like a crane with clipped wings.

Sue Rooney’s pride crumbled bit by bit. Half of her face was swollen with pain, the other half pale as death: "You!"

"Winner takes all, loser stands to fall. Now, I’ll give this saying back to you."

Naomi Kirby watched her for a long while, gradually understanding why among so many girls, only Tiana Thorne could capture Finn’s heart.

At first, she thought Tiana would mention her connection with Finn, but she didn’t. Every word and decision of hers was her own, dismantling Sue Rooney’s pride bit by bit, setting countless traps in just ten minutes.

Even May Sloane didn’t expect this. It seemed her previous worries were unnecessary. Tiana was truly impressive!!

Sue Rooney’s nails dug painfully into her palms. She still refused to admit defeat—this was her pride and she couldn’t lose it. Looking up arrogantly, she said, word by word, "My value can rise again. Tiana Thorne, today’s humiliation I will repay a hundredfold."

Tiana Thorne shrugged, "I..."

Finn Pierce frowned upon hearing this, interrupting her, "Naomi Kirby."

He wouldn’t give Sue Rooney a chance to start over.

Both Tiana Thorne and May Sloane looked over.

It seemed Finn used her full name; could he possibly know Secretary Kirby?