Ethan Scott returned to his rented apartment, holding the contract with Starlight Entertainment. In his previous life, he was foolish, full of excitement about becoming a star, and when a contract was handed to him, he signed it without a second thought. Now, reborn, he scrutinized every clause and found many alarming loopholes.
Little did he know if these loopholes would amount to contractual fraud, and whether he could use this to break free from Starlight Entertainment...
If he didnt break the contract, the salary he would receive after signing with the "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" cast might be swallowed by a significant portion by Starlight Entertainment. The most troublesome part wasnt even that; it was the possibility of being deceived by the companys manager into escorting high-ranking officials. Heh... thinking back to his previous life, wasnt that the reason he encountered that scum, Lucas Ray?
Ethan shook the name out of his mind; he had just been reborn, and all of this was still early. Those who had hurt him would get their revenge in due time.
With the successful audition for "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" behind him, Ethans mood once again became relaxed. He leisurely took a bath and slept soundly in his bedroom.
As evening fell and night enveloped the city, Ethan opened his eyes groggily, realizing he had slept for so long. The streetlights outside his window were on, casting a dim glow over his room. His phone, placed beside his bed, began to vibrate incessantly. He picked it up and saw "Emily Watson" flashing on the screen.
Ethan became wide awake instantly, as if doused with a bucket of ice-cold water. The chill that rose from the depths of his heart almost consumed him.
Emily Watson. He pronounced the name through gritted teeth.
In his previous life, Emily was his first love. Later, she cheated on him during their relationship. Although Ethan was heartbroken, he graciously let her go, and they parted on decent terms. However, he never expected that when he was on the brink of death, Emily, fearing trouble, just watched as he was left there, bleeding to death, and then quickly severed all ties with him, fleeing the scene.
The person who once made his heart race turned out to be a cold and selfish betrayer under the guise of love!
Ethan coldly rejected the call, and the persistent Emily called several more times, all of which Ethan ignored. In his previous life, at this very moment, he and Emily were in the热恋期, calling each other every day. He used to pamper Emily so much; this was probably the first time he hadnt answered her call. Emily must be shocked.
Ethan sneered, got out of bed, and went to the kitchen to make himself some tomato and egg noodles. By the time he returned, his phone had stopped vibrating. He picked up his phone again and saw several messages from Emily.
"Why didnt you answer the phone?"
"Ethan? What are you doing? At least send a text message!"
"Ethan! Have you decided yet? The senior has arranged everything for me, do you still want to intern at the company with me?"
Ethan, expressionless, deleted the messages and switched to the dial pad. First, he called his mother, Linda Scott. The most exciting thing about being reborn was seeing his relatives again. He could only imagine how devastated Linda would have been upon hearing about his tragic death in his previous life...
When the call connected, Ethan felt a little excited. "Good evening, Ms. Scott," he said with a smile, using an affectionate term for the person on the other end of the line.
His mother, Linda, had long been divorced from his father, and after the divorce, she seemed to care more about her son. They would talk on the phone every weekend, sometimes just chatting about trivial matters, but these calls alone could make Linda very happy.
"Has your school notified you about the internship yet?" Linda asked with concern.
Ethan thought about the contract that hadnt been resolved yet and felt a headache coming on. He could only vaguely reply, "It should be soon, Ive already sent out my resume."
Linda finally felt relieved and continued with her advice: go to bed early, dont stay up late, drink less soda, eat more vegetables... After going through this series of instructions, Linda hung up the phone.
After hanging up, Ethans expression immediately turned cold. He didnt know how his mother would have lived after his death in his previous life. If he could do better in the entertainment industry in this life, if he could avoid those dangers, then he should be able to make his mother live a better and happier life, right?
The warmth and motivation in his heart gradually replaced the hatred.
The "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" crew called Ethan soon after, and he received the call while at the library, almost missing it because his phone was on silent.
"Mr. Scott, please prepare to report to the crew as soon as possible and sign the contract. The main cast will have their makeup photos taken at Sky High Studios on the 15th, please arrive on time," the female voice on the other end was monotone, as if she had made many similar calls before, but such a voice almost made Ethan jump out of his chair with excitement.
He couldnt contain his joy upon receiving this notice, confirming that he was different from his previous life! He was reborn, so he changed the trajectory of his life! Its all different... He wont die miserably like he did before! He wont be frustrated like he was in his previous life! He will live more brilliantly than anyone else!
After hanging up the phone, Ethan grabbed his book and rushed out. As he passed the cashier, the alarm beeped loudly, startling Ethan and everyone in the library. The cashier quickly called out to him, "Hey, how can you run out with the book? Do you want to borrow it or buy it?"
Ethan, embarrassed, walked quickly to the cashier under the curious gazes of those around him, swiped his library card, and left with his book. Once outside the library, he couldnt help but quicken his pace, as if only this could vent his excitement.
Even the people around him looked at him as if he were a madman...
Ethan left school and bought some snacks and cocktails. Carrying the big bag from the supermarket, he walked to the door of his apartment and saw a girl waiting there.
"Ethan!" Emily called out to him, her expression not pleased.
Emily Watson was a very beautiful girl. When she came to school wearing a white dress to find Ethan, she attracted a lot of attention along the way. Later, Ethans classmates gave her a nickname, "Miss White Rose". They said her beauty was as pure and beautiful as a white rose, and as sensitive and fragile as a rose.
At that time, Ethan was almost disgusted by this Mary Sue-like praise, but it had to be admitted that Emily was indeed beautiful. Especially since she was a very educated girl, she was a goddess-level figure wherever she went.
But who knew that under the beautiful appearance, like the beautiful oleander, there was poison inside? Ethan suppressed the urge to sneer and walked slowly over.
Emily bit her lip and took the initiative to take Ethans arm. Ethan subtly avoided her action, "Didnt I reply to your message? Why are you here to find me?" How sweet it was in the past, now Ethan feels how disgusting it is to be touched by Emily.
Emily was a little angry, but she didnt show it directly. Instead, she looked wronged and asked him, "You used to say that wherever I go, you will follow me. So why are you going back on your word now? The company recommended by the senior is so good, why dont you want to intern with me?"
"That company is not suitable for me, Im very tired today, you go back first." Ethan coldly dismissed the topic, took out his key to open the door and went in. Emily was about to follow in, but Ethan turned around and closed the door, just blocking Emily at the door.
Without looking, Ethan knew how ugly Emilys face would be, but what did that have to do with him? Heh, some people, if you go along with them for a long time, they gradually take your kindness to them for granted.
Emily has never been able to stand being treated coldly. After staying outside the door for a while, she left on her own. The accusatory text messages she sent to Ethans phone also went straight into the trash.
Ethan put the bag in his hand down, turned on the computer to browse the latest entertainment news, and also searched for some news about Starlight Entertainment. It is said that gossip is usually within a certain range, but the reputation of Starlight Entertainment in the industry is really not good. The entertainment gossip section of the Haijiao Forum even exposed this company, and Ethan clicked in to read it, casually opening a bag of chips.
If he could have been more careful and searched for relevant information before signing the contract, he wouldnt be so troubled now. But now its useless to regret, and its a painful lesson to remember: dont be blinded by the short-term joy in front of you, and lose your calm.
He spent half an hour scanning the entire post. After reading it, Ethan couldnt help frowning.
Such a heartless and shameless company could only be dealt with by more sinister means. The manager who was smashed by him before would still make trouble for him in this life, and even attempted to send him to the bed of the rich and powerful. As long as he could take a video or recording at this time, he could then take it out to threaten Starlight Entertainment.
Starlight Entertainment should not risk exposing a scandal to keep the contract of such a minor character as him.
At this time, Ethan did not know that his plan would soon be put into use.
As the day to report to the crew was approaching, Ethan was still worried about the contract. After all, as long as he hadnt broken the contract with Starlight Entertainment, he would still be under the name of Starlight Entertainment for a day.
That morning, Ethan was sitting on the bay window, flipping through the book in his hand, when his mobile phone suddenly vibrated. He took a look at the text message that came, and it was from the manager who had previously asked him to dress up well today and attend a dinner. The manager would introduce him to some big directors and rich investors. In short, it was all exaggerated, and at the end of the message, the other party did not forget to threaten Ethan that the company did not like artists who were not obedient.
Ethan sneered, no wonder Starlight Entertainment has been around for so long, because it does have some means. Candy plus a whip, which newcomer can resist in the entertainment industry?