Chapter 488
Chapter 488:
The disguise was nearly perfect; not a single feature gave her away.
Brandon’s mind flickered back to the last time he’d run into this woman—her identity just as hidden then. Even in that memory, she’d shielded herself with massive sunglasses and a mask.
The remnant of her unfamiliar perfume clung to the present moment, threading through the air between them.
A faint line appeared between Brandon’s brows. After a beat, he spoke, his tone measured. “Legally, the right of attribution belongs to you, and what’s happened is a clear-cut infringement. We can end the violation here—but Eva, you have to keep this quiet.”
Vivian’s feigned pleasantness fell away, her lips pressing into a thin line as she shot Brandon an aggrieved glare. This wasn’t the plan she’d orchestrated.
Millie’s response was a low, amused laugh. “Is that all?”
Brandon’s expression darkened with skepticism as he studied her. “Then what do you propose?”
Millie lowered her gaze, her voice rough with pretense. “My take’s a little different. Just like Miss Simpson mentioned, I need money.” She smiled faintly, her tone gentle. “But I’m not talking about cash.” If not cash, then resources?
Brandon caught on right away, giving a composed nod. “That’s doable.” Vivian, on the other hand, didn’t hide her dissatisfaction. She shot Brandon a pointed look. “Brandon.”
But he paid her no mind, eyes fixed steadily on Millie.
Vivian’s irritation simmered, though she managed to keep it from her face. She turned back to Millie, refusing to back down. “Eva, as long as you keep quiet about this, you’ll get compensated. So why not take more? The result’s the same for you either way. Hand over the right of attribution, work with me, and I’ll make sure you’re well compensated.”
Millie looked at Vivian and smiled. “Why do you think I would choose not to reveal the truth?”
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Vivian froze, as if struck by something unexpected. “What?”
Brandon stood beside them, frowning at Millie. Was this all just a trick?
She had just mentioned needing money, making it seem like she might be ready to give in. But Millie remained calm, her expression steady.
“Some things can’t be fixed with a simple ‘sorry,’” she said, her voice coming out hoarse. No matter the reason, hurt was still hurt.
“I won’t sell my right to attribution. If you came here hoping I’d change my mind, you’ll be disappointed,” she added. The source of thɪs content is.net
Vivian opened her mouth to respond, but Millie let out a quiet laugh. “You were the ones who pushed me into selling the song.”
She paused, then turned slightly, her eyes locking with Vivian’s. “But I didn’t force you to infringe.”
With that, Millie stood up and prepared to leave. Charles stood beside her, a smug look on his face.
“Eva,” Brandon called from behind.
Millie didn’t stop or turn.
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