Sean stood up the moment he saw Yolanda . " It's been two years since you last reached out . I thought maybe Charles didn't approve , and you'd decided to quit showbiz altogether . " Yolanda shook his hand gracefully . " Charles is tied up with work - he doesn't interfere in my business . Sean , this is my studio's talent , Ian Foster . Can we have him go later ? " Ian had two million followers on Twitter . People were talking about him , but he was still basically D - list . Sean patted her shoulder , then looked at Ian . " Well , since you put it that way , how could I not give you some face ? Grab a seat . The audition for the second male lead's about to start . " Even if the role was pre - decided , they still had to go through the motions . Yolanda looked at Ian and gently reminded him , " Go ahead . When it's your turn , Sean will call your name ." Ian nodded and slowly walked over . After Yolanda sat down in front of Sean , he let out a sigh . " If you'd been working these past two years , you'd definitely be a top agent by now . I've seen this kid in dramas - he's talented . You really hit the jackpot with him ." Yolanda was dressed simply today , but her looks were stunning enough that even without makeup , people couldn't take their eyes off her . She smiled . " It's never too late as long as you're willing . " Sean raised an eyebrow and smiled . " Seems like you've changed . Would've been great if it had always been like this . " The auditions for the female lead started first . After all the candidates had performed , one person was still missing . Sean frowned and called out , " Who's late ? " Yolanda guessed it was Sophie . Afraid of running into Charles , she stood up . " I'm going to get some fresh air ," She planned to come back after Sophie finished her scene , " Don't go too far , " Sean reminded her . Yolanda grabbed a bottle of water from nearby and walked into the hallway . She let out a sigh of relief . But as she passed the restroom , a moan caught her attention . 11:30 Wed , Sep 10 Chapter 9 ... : 77 55 vouchers " Charles , it's really my turn to audition . If I'm late , the director will scold me . Please , just stop it ... " Sophie's voice came from inside the restroom . Though she was telling Charles to stop , her legs were still wrapped around his waist . Through the slightly open restroom door , Yolanda could even see the seductive glint in Sophie's eyes . " Charles , you said the Sinclair family is strict , but you seem pretty skilled . Who taught you ? " Sophie teased . Charles chuckled and lifted her chin , moving with practiced ease . " And you , baby , where did you learn all this ? " " I just want to keep you tied down a little , so you don't go home , " Sophie hummed . Yolanda's face turned ashen , and her heart felt like it was being cut into pieces . She stepped back , only to feel someone cover her eyes . A voice whispered , " Don't look . They're disgusting ." The water bottle in Yolanda's hand slipped to the floor . Sophie , startled , looked up and saw someone outside . She quickly pushed at Charles . " Someone's there . " Charles released Sophie . As he turned , all he saw was the half - empty water bottle on the floor . He straightened the folds of his clothes with deliberate care . In reality , he and Sophie hadn't done much - just a little flirting . He wasn't sure if the person outside had taken photos , and he couldn't let a scandal leak . After leaving the restroom , Charles called his assistant . " Check the surveillance . " He wanted to know who had been standing outside - and make sure that person stayed quiet , so Yolanda wouldn't find out . Sophie straightened her clothes . She had apparently seen Yolanda entering the audition room earlier and guessed she was here to audition too . " Charles , leave this to me , " Sophie said . " I know who was outside just now . I'll make sure she doesn't say anything ." Charles , at that moment , returned to his aloof , high - and - mighty demeanor . He pinched her cheek . " Focus on your work ." " Got it . I won't embarrass you , " Sophie said . " Go wait outside . I'll get this over with , then we can have dinner together ." 11:30 Wed , Sep 10 Chapter 9 77 55 vouchers He chuckled lightly and glanced at the watch on his wrist . It was the one Yolanda had given him - a gift that had hit the right spot in his heart , so he'd worn it ever since . " I'll wait for only half an hour , " Charles said . " Why so heartless ? " Sophie pretended to be sad . They flirted casually , as if no one else existed , until Charles was escorted out amidst his entourage . Only then did Sophie lift her chin and enter the audition room . She saw Yolanda and immediately recognized her as the woman who had been standing outside the restroom earlier . Yolanda looked pale , but undeniably beautiful . Sean , seeing that Sophie had only just arrived , was a little impatient . He was about to usher her out when someone ran over to remind him , " Sean , she's sent by Mr. Sinclair . " Sean furrowed his brow , wondering what Charles's relationship with Sophie could be . After all , Yolanda was still sitting there . Yolanda anticipated what Sean was thinking and politely said , " I've never involved myself in Charles's affairs . " Besides , Sophie had Charles completely wrapped around her finger in the bedroom . Sophie sweetly introduced herself and began her performance . But her acting was a disaster . By the end , she probably realized how embarrassing it was and couldn't help tearing up . She'd been kept up too late by Charles the night before and had forgotten her lines . This was far below her usual level . She quickly turned to Sean , pouting , " Mr. Anderson , I was with my boyfriend last night and got delayed . I really didn't mean to forget my lines . I'll memorize them properly next time ." Then she glanced at Yolanda , a flicker of triumph crossing her eyes , before adding a threat , " By the way , if you dare tell anyone what you saw outside , you'll be responsible for the consequences . " She had intended to say it politely , but Yolanda was too beautiful - it sparked jealousy in her . No one liked to be outshone , especially in the entertainment industry , where looks often mattered more than anything else . Seeing Yolanda stay silent , Sophie got even angrier . " Did you hear me ? I don't care who you are - you can't mess with my backer . " Sean , already in a bad mood , snapped back , " Who she is has nothing to do with you . Don't waste my time with the other auditions . " 11:30 Wed , Sep 10 Chapter 9 : 77 55 vouchers Sophie , used to being pampered wherever she went , nearly burst into tears at Sean's harsh tone . Her manager quickly handed over some tissues . " Mr. Anderson , Sophie really did work too hard last night . Sorry for causing any trouble . 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