Playtime's Over, CEO: She's Really Done With You

The car headed toward the concert venue. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

The concert was still letting people in.

But everyone’s focus was online.

Vera Hansen started her livestream, binding and coercing fans of Serena Sterling into tipping her, which attracted considerable attention.

Now Serena Sterling herself appeared.

And there was a joint statement from Serena Sterling and Ford Entertainment.

At this moment, countless people were spreading the word everywhere.

"Stop tipping Vera Hansen, this is exactly what she wants."

"Serena is right, this time if we compromise, there will be a next time. Vera will keep extorting if we let her succeed!"

This is the action of those supporting Serena, while on the other side, there are fans of Vera Hansen.

"Why should Serena stop Vera from holding the vote PK? This is Vera’s livestream room, why should Serena interfere?"

"Yeah, I just love tipping Vera, what’s wrong with that?"

"Vera Hansen is seriously ill, while Serena has everything, yet she keeps pressing forward relentlessly, it’s truly inhumane!"

...

The online debate was fierce and chaotic.

Meanwhile, Julian Lawson stopped Vera Hansen, signaling the livestream equipment not to capture him.

"Stop your vote PK right now," Julian Lawson ordered coldly.

But Vera Hansen only chuckled lightly.

She said, "Brother Julian, you’re still siding with her, you want her to win."

Julian Lawson stared coldly at Vera Hansen.

He wasn’t falling into Vera’s emotional trap.

He also had no intention to anymore.

His hand gripped the handle of the safe tightly.

"Enough is said," he stated, "Vera Hansen, in an extortion-like vote PK, the one who will end up with a tarnished reputation is not Serena, but yourself."

Having spoken, he looked over to Jude Chaucer to let him handle the matter.

And he...

Julian Lawson held tightly onto the safe handle, heading toward the car nearby.

Vera Hansen couldn’t take Julian Lawson’s demeanor, and she shouted at his back, "I’m doing this for us to win! Brother Julian, I don’t care about reputation damage, I want us to win!"

Jude Chaucer glanced coldly at Vera Hansen.

"Miss Vera Hansen, stop deceiving others, you’re only doing this for yourself," Jude Chaucer exposed her directly.

Vera Hansen glared fiercely at Jude Chaucer.

Jude Chaucer was unbothered.

He was involved with Vera’s affairs, so he was well aware of everything.

A long time ago, Julian Lawson felt the "Micro Love" drama was unreliable.

Hence, Julian Lawson already arranged for Vera to handle a major floral project, where all flowers in major shopping malls, office buildings in Aeston were dealt with through her.

Jude Chaucer oversaw the entire process, from sourcing, location, transportation, manpower, all handled by his side.

It was a short time frame and high demand, and Jude Chaucer even sent personnel to expedite swift payments, perfectly fitting for Vera to boost her performance.

Today, the project had been running for over a month.

Moreover, the aftermath of "Micro Love," aside from parts involving Vera, was handled by Julian Lawson’s side, not letting Vera worry.

Serena was just a small artist, concert ticket prices were low, and even including the merchandise, it wasn’t worth much, not to mention Serena had to share revenue as per contract agreements with Ford Entertainment.

The Hawthorne group was also sharing profits according to the ratio agreed during "Heavenly Sound" championship, not under a new contract.

In other words, it depends on how Caleb Lawson’s side specifically calculates.

Vera’s winning prospects were still great.

Saying she extorted fans to win was downright laughable!

Vera wanted to create a top luxury villa floral series, Julian Lawson gave her the resources.

Needed connections, given.

Needed funds, given.

Needed manpower, given.

Troubles, they took care of.

Fully supporting Vera throughout just to let her win.

Yet, even in such circumstances, Vera still messed things up.

"Miss Vera Hansen, you don’t need to shout at President Lawson, nor use emotional manipulation," watching the woman in front, Jude Chaucer’s expression was cold, he said, "From the beginning, President Lawson wanted you to win."

"Focus on real business without engaging in frivolous activities, and you will win."

Vera Hansen was aware of this herself.

But she refused to accept it.

She wanted not only to win.

But to win by stepping over Serena!

In fact, all plans were achievable, all because of Serena!

If not for Serena’s sudden disruption, she would have crushed Serena into the mud!

And then there was Jude Chaucer.

Once she becomes Mrs. Lawson, the first thing she would do is to deal with Jude Chaucer!

Jude Chaucer roughly guessed what Vera Hansen was thinking, but he didn’t mind.

He recently felt somewhat exhausted.

Working alongside Julian Lawson, he was more than just an employee, he had respect, perhaps even admiration for Julian.

But in recent days, he witnessed...

Many things he himself was unwilling to do.

Perhaps it was time for him to take a long vacation.

...

Time passed slowly.

The concert venue was still letting people in.

The events happening at the villa only took less than half an hour.

While queuing, people grew bored, so they watched on their phones.

Now the vote PK hadn’t ended, but no one was tipping for ’Don’t Sing’ vote anymore.

Only tipping for ’Sing’.

Now such a scenario emerged.

Vera Hansen’s fans went mad.

Those who disliked Serena became supporters of Vera, also went mad.

After briefly exchanging with Julian Lawson and Jude Chaucer, she returned to the camera.

"Alright, let’s go back. My livestream isn’t over yet."

On the way back to the villa.

A comment floated across the livestream chat—

[Whatever your reasons, stop now while there’s still time, apologize to Serena, sincerely repent, maybe there’s still time.]

But Vera Hansen merely laughed dismissively.

"I did nothing wrong, I won’t apologize," Vera Hansen said, "Besides, I’m going to sing ’Micro Love’."

With that, she began counting down, saying she would start singing.

Many netizens were stunned.

Feeling she was ignoring others’ advice, and was going her own way.

Serena and the others saw Vera Hansen’s livestream while on the way.

At this moment, Vera Hansen had already started singing.

Sitting beside her, Ethan Lynch grew anxious.

Serena just shook her head.

"Ethan, it’s not Vera’s petty troubles that’s urgent now."

After their statement was released, people would no longer be coerced into tipping.

Now the main issue is Ethan’s affairs.

"Ethan, what on earth did you take?" Serena asked worriedly.

Ethan then revealed the matters he did in Cygnus.

The more Serena listened, the more alarmed she felt.

She hurriedly checked his arm wounds.

She was very upset, feeling even more guilty.

"Everything I did was of my own free will," Ethan Lynch comforted.

"But I’m unwilling," she replied, eyes filled with sadness.

Ethan Lynch was stunned.

For a moment, silence fell inside the car.

Silas Hawthorne, who hadn’t spoken the whole time, now spoke, "I’ve already contacted people on the Cygnus side. Ethan Lynch, cooperate with me, let’s resolve this matter together."

Ethan Lynch didn’t respond, but Serena held his hand.

"Ethan," she called his name.

Ethan looked at her with reddened eyes.

Was there not even a bit of opportunity left?

And she just looked at him silently.

In the end, Ethan closed his eyes.

"Alright," he said.