Chapter 1877

Theres no need for that.
The meeting will proceed as planned.
Holdens tone was firm, leaving no room for debate.
Holdens focus wasnt on Eltons character or family scandals.
What mattered was the collaboration between the ANG Group and the Fredrick Group.
Developing a cure for Ariana was his priority.
Even if the ANG Group tried to pull something underhanded, the Fredrick Group had enough power to counter any tricks.
It wouldnt be difficult to strike back if necessary.
Shawn gave a small nod.
Understood, he replied.
Following the consultation between the Fredrick Group and the ANG Group, a meeting was set for the following week.
During this time, everything seemed normal on the surface.
Holden managed to keep the situation well under wraps. Ariana remained unaware of her health condition.
However, in recent days, her energy had noticeably dwindled.
She felt constantly fatigued and spent nearly half the day sleeping.
Concerned for her health, she decided to visit the Mercy Hospital for a follow-up.
The results, however, showed nothing abnormal.
She was in perfect health.
Confused by her persistent symptoms, Ariana sought advice from Mitchel.
He reassured her that such experiences were common.
Her body was still recovering from earlier injuries, and some of her prescribed medications likely caused drowsiness.
After hearing this, she felt a sense of relief and decided not to dwell on it any further.
After her check-up, Ariana stepped out of the hospital and glanced at her phone when a reminder appeared on the screen.
The notification was about Marlowes first TV show.
This wasnt just Marlowes debut as a lead actress.
It also marked Arianas companys initial foray into the performing arts industry.
She began making calls, walking briskly as she coordinated with the team, ensuring every detail was on track.
When the day of the shoot arrived, Ariana accompanied Marlowe to the set.
They were among the first to arrive, heading straight to the makeup room while the crew worked efficiently to prepare everything.
As Marlowe sat before the mirror, she bit her Lip nervously.
In her past roles, she had only ever played corpses.
That was her comfort zone.
Now, as the lead, she wasnt facing a noisy crowd but the unblinking gaze of multiple cameras.
A wave of anxiety crept in.
She couldnt help but worry that she might mess up and jeopardize the entire production.
Despite her internal pep talks, her hands betrayed her nerves.
Her palms were damp, and her heart pounded.
Ariana finished her call outside and stepped into the dressing room to check on Marlowe.
The sight before her was telling. Marlowe sat rigidly in her chair, her hands tightly clenched into fists.
The tension in her posture made it clear she was nervous.
Ariana approached Marlowe with a warm smile.
Relax.
Ive seen your work before.
Even if most of your roles were small, youve always done an excellent job.
Just perform like you usually do.
Youve got this.
Marlowe Listened intently.
Her solemn nod and the resolve in her eyes showed she understood the encouragement.
She looked as though she was ready to take on anything now.
Just then, a crew member burst into the room in a rush.
He directed his words to the makeup artist with urgency.
Hurry up! Is her makeup done? The directors calling for action now!