THE LAST MINUTE GROOM SEASON 2: CHAPTERS 31 – 40
BY SIR ZACH
“Ah, why do you still need to carry out a blind audition?” Mark asked.
The judges also couldn’t understand why she’d say that.
“The audience had already seen me enter and they heard and saw me open my mouth to sing before you interrupted the show. If the show is not continued, don’t you know that Fearless Entertainment will be dragged on the internet and their reputation will be dented? Moreover, millions of people already knew that was one of V.J cute’s voices and they are waiting patiently to hear me sing.”
“You made sense. However, what happens when you pass the audition?”
“That can be further discussed. But for now, let me round this up.” With that said, the technicians put things back in place and the live show returned.
Meanwhile, the online community was already going crazy.
‘What just happened?’
‘Don’t tell me VJ cute has been disqualified before she even began’
‘That can’t be possible. It might have been a power outage or technical malfunction.’
‘I might have agreed with you there if I hadn’t seen the evil side of those agencies. They might want to kill her career before she even began. That’s how jealous some of those celebrities can be.’
‘You are spot on! We mustn’t allow such things to happen to our VJ cute! The music industry had become a home for untalented artists to thrive while the talented are buried under piles of schemes. We must stand for VJ cute!’
‘Stand for VJ cute!’
‘They have returned!
‘Light is back on, but where is VJ cute? She was there some minutes ago.’
The judges sighed when they saw the comments. “We should hurry up before things get complicated,” one of them said.
One of the organizers held a microphone to address the audience. He laughed awkwardly before saying: “Ladies and gentlemen, please pardon us for the slight interruption. Our debut singer had no idea she was live on TV, which was why the minute she saw herself on the screen, she panicked. That was why we had to stop the performance to get things right.
For some personal reasons, our singer wants to sing behind the walls. Meaning, you can only hear her voice but won’t see her. Please, let’s support her and help her grow to overcome her plight. Thank you all.” The man bowed to the angry audience after his speech.
‘That’s a relief’
‘I was about typing to boycott Fearless Entertainment. Good thing they spoke up in time.’
‘Me too. I thought they deprived me of the privilege to hear good music, so I was also about to type that too.’
Soon, Jeslyn started to sing and everyone quieted down.
The voice she used was the same four voices she used on her uploaded video and the song was the same as the one she sang for Valen at the hospital.
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I have seen how bright the lights can be,
I have tasted how sweet candies can be,
I have traveled all around and seen a lot of beautiful places, but none, none, is as beautiful as you!
I was told love is real,
I was told love surpasses love
I was told that I’ll find love…
I used to think that I found love
I used to think that love ended with your dad,
But no,
No, no, no… you are love
Valen, you are love
I love you so much
Welcome back
And I thank you for coming back to me…
For coming back to me…
To me….. to me.
I have traveled around the world, and I’ve seen so many places,
They’re beautiful and nice, but I tell you’re the best thing for me…
For me eeeh…
Oh V, you’re just the only one I see,
Cause you own my heart
And I’m not regretting it, baby
I love you…
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Singing the complete version of the song with a soft, calm, and emotional voice, the people couldn’t help but get tears in their eyes. Most of them thought it was her love song.
Valen, who was watching from home, couldn’t help smiling broadly. Her debut song was written for him which means he was more special and important to her than his father.
“Impressive, mum. ” He genuinely praised her as he took a sip of his fruity mocktail from a straw in a lazy manner.
Today was Saturday, so he didn’t go to school and decided to sit and watch his mother’s excellent performance from the large TV on the wall in the sitting room.
Behind him were three guards standing at ease while maids also stood around in case he needed anything.
Valen was being treated like a royal Crown Prince because Jeslyn had ordered that he mustn’t be allowed to roam around for fear that what happened the other time might repeat itself. None of the parents are home, so it would be bad for Valen if their enemies suddenly brings a fight to the house.
“What do you think about my mother’s performance?” He turned his head to the side and rested his gaze on a maid who had her head bowed.
The maid raised her head and smiled faintly. “Madam did a great job.”
“What do you think my mother needs to improve on?” He asked her again.
“Madam doesn’t need much improvement right now, but as she becomes accustomed to the industry, she might want to make some changes that only she knows.”
Valen nodded. “You are very intelligent.”
Of course, all of Maverick’s people are intelligent.
“Uncle Xuan.”
“Yes, Little Master,” the butler hurried over and bent forward in a respectful manner in front of Valen.
“Double her salary for this month.”
The butler was taken aback before glancing at the shocked maid, then responded, yes Little Master.
The servants and guards, including butler Xuan, were shocked not because it is uncommon to increase their salaries. Their salaries were already too high to need an increment. However, what they were shocked about was because, Valen of all people was increasing a worker’s salary instead of decreasing or forfeiting it.
Little Young Master must really be in a good mood. They thought.
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THE LAST MINUTE GROOM SEASON 2: CHAPTERS 31 – 40
Jeslyn arrived at Sparkle Entertainment with Assistant Mark and some guards that weren’t in uniform. Because she was hiding her identity, Jeslyn was being protected by her husband’s shadow guards. Code 5, Code 6, and Code 7. Those guards were way more powerful than the usual guards that used to follow her around. They belong to Maverick’s special forces– his backup.
These three guards don’t come out from the shadows unless it’s an extremely difficult job. Before Maverick left, he gave them the order to protect his wife. The guards didn’t think for a second that the work was too insignificant and even if they did, it didn’t show on their brows (frown) let alone voice it out.
Naturally, the three guards were intimidating, which was why Jeslyn wasn’t disrespected inside the big company.
Entering the meeting room, Young Master Wu was already sitting on the executive chair with a smile on his face. That smile told Mark without much thought that his boss had done something enjoyable, which could only be s3x or a satisfying bl*wjob.
Mark looked away in disgust as they walked into the room.
“So, you are VJ Cute. The name sounds awkward and not cute at all. It sounds boyish, not even manly enough to be called masculine. Why not use something feminine or even girlish name would be great since you are so delicate and probably… cute?” He eyed Jeslyn lewdly from head to toe. His eyes lingered on her exposed beautiful and flawless straight legs and he felt his throat burning.
She was wearing a powder pink shirt on a black high-waist pleated skirt with a white blazer drafted on her shoulders– she wasn’t wearing it. A black purse and black stiletto six inch heels.
With her face properly covered and her legs exposed, she sat on the seat in front of him with elegance. Everything about her, from her dress to her mannerism screams that she’s not to be messed with, but Young Master Wu felt he was an exception. ‘She can’t be from a richer family than me, else, the society would have known her. Also, she wouldn’t have chosen a small company like Fearless if she was a bigshot.’ he thought.
“My stage name… you’ll get used to it when you start gritting your teeth to pronounce it.” She took off her sunglasses and smiled with her eyes.
The Young Master was mesmerized by those hazel eyes but hearing the threat in her words, he pushed her beauty aside and asked; “What do you mean!” He frowned.
“Haha… don’t be so serious. I meant, I haven’t entered into a deal with you yet and you are already showing me how disgusting and mannerless you are. Whatever stage name I decide on has nothing to do with you when it’s not your nightmare.” She rolled her eyes.
Of course, she meant what she said. By the time she is done with Christine, this man will get used to her name because he will be gritting his teeth in regret then.
“You are bold. What family are you from?” He asked with a raised brow.
“I actually don’t have a family but I do have a powerful backer. Let’s skip that, CEO Wu. What do you need me for? I clearly chose a different company but you seem to be interested in me?”
“Young lady, I think you should learn how to talk first. You might get in trouble, you know?”
“Not at all. You don’t expect me to be happy when you abducted me from my dream company. How fair is that?”
“Not fair but it’s to your own advantage. You cannot grow in Fearless Entertainment. It’s just a startup company. This is where you can grow. Fame, wealth, just name it. I can give them to you in a blink of an eye.”
“Oh, I can see that.” She nodded. “So, CEO Wu, what’s the deal?”
CEO Wu side-eyed his Assistant. Didn’t he tell him to tell her what they needed her for? He cleared his throat and said; “We want you to be a voice artist for one of our artist–”
“Pffft… hahahahaha… are you insane?! You want to kill my dreams? Like, I don’t understand. How dare you propose such a deal to me??” Jeslyn didn’t sound angry but was rather being sarcastic, like, she can’t see herself doing that.
Assistant Mark’s lips twitched. Who would have known VJ Cute whose voice was calm and friendly when she sings would be such a pain in the ass in reality? With her ways, it’s obvious that her backer was bigger and stronger than the Wu family.
Assistant Mark concluded and hoped that his boss would pull out at this moment. But the stubborn bull continued.
“Don’t be too hasty to turn me down. Give us one year of your time and I’ll give you a 5% share of my company.”
Jeslyn’s eyes flashed but she held it in and shook her head. “With my voice, within one year, I would have stolen the best singer of all time award from Celestine. Do you know what that implies? It means more opportunities, fame, and wealth. Which automatically means that I can buy more than 5% of your Sparkle Entertainment shares.”
Young Master Wu nodded. “You are ambitious… I like that.”
“Make it 20% and I’ll think about it.”
Assistant Mark widened his eyes in shock. What a greedy cat! My boss won’t allow this. He snorted softly.
“10%”
Jeslyn shook her head. “No… 20%”
“15% is all I can afford.” The Young Master frowned.
By now, Assistant Mark was about to call the Young Master’s grandfather. This grandson seems to be running mad!
“Then, I’ll take my leave now, CEO Wu.” Jeslyn got up, ready to leave.
“Fine!”
Her eyes smiled and she sat back down. “I promise, you won’t regret this,” She said.
“Whether I’ll regret it or not, leave that for the future. But for now, I’d like you to take off your mask. It’s only proper that I see your face, right?” CEO Wu said with evil thoughts brewing in his mind.
CHAPTER 39
THE LAST MINUTE GROOM SEASON 2: CHAPTERS 31 – 40
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