Chapter 8: Not Here to Consult with You, Just Here to Inform You

Mr. Tang thinks the same way?" Alexander Judson looked at Darnell Winifred.

"If Elder Yun is willing, we can still discuss this matter. If not, we don't want Vivian to suffer any injustice," Darnell Winifred said.

Alexander Judson sneered and shook his head, "Mr. Tang, are you threatening me? No one has ever dared to threaten me like this. I came here today just out of courtesy to inform you and to take Vivian away. I didn't come to negotiate with you."

"My granddaughter-in-law has already agreed on her own. You can't make decisions for her."

As Vivian Winifred was about to go downstairs with a suitcase, Leo Judson, who had been following the old man, rushed upstairs to help carry her luggage.

"Vivian Winifred, did you decide this on your own?"

"Are you really going to marry Broderick Judson?"

Darnell Winifred was almost beside himself with rage.

"If you dare to leave this house, never think of coming back to the Tang family! I won't recognize you as my daughter anymore!" Darnell Winifred raged.

"That's fine by me."

Vivian Winifred walked over to Old Master.

The old man couldn't stop smiling, having not only found a precious great-grandson but also such a lovely and smart granddaughter-in-law!

Her father might not want her, but he did!

"Mr. Tang, remember what you said today. Don't regret competing with me for a granddaughter-in-law in the future!" Alexander Judson, leaning on his cane, walked away with a light step, almost skipping.

"Don't regret it yourself, Elder Yun!" Darnell Winifred fumed. "If you take her away today, don't bring her back. If she disgraces your Yun family in the future, it will have nothing to do with us!"

Alexander Judson turned at the door and chuckled, "Blind to the truth."

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After Vivian Winifred was taken to the Yun family's mountain villa, the old man arranged for several servants to take meticulous care of her. She was given the best of everything. The old man was kind and open-minded, chatting with her a lot. Although he wanted her to marry Broderick Judson, he did not control her freedom. She could still do whatever she wanted, as long as she took care of herself.

The old man even discussed some matters related to her company with her. Vivian Winifred owned a small entertainment company left by her mother, which was originally controlled by Darnell Winifred. Later, she used some means to get it back. However, the company had been poorly managed by Darnell Winifred, and her focus had been on Wayne Pope, so the company's condition was even worse. She hardly managed it, as Wayne Pope was already giving her enough headaches.

But now, she was determined to make her company rise, so the old man gave her some guidance. In her conversations with the old man, Vivian Winifred learned a lot. After all, he was the head of the most prominent family in J City, and he was no ordinary person.

In the following days, Vivian Winifred stayed at the Yun family's mountain villa. The old man was busy preparing for her wedding to Broderick Judson, telling her not to worry about anything. As for Broderick Judson, Vivian Winifred hadn't seen him during her two weeks at the Yun family villa. Instead, she heard mostly from Sophia Odelette, who was more excited than she was about the cooperation with the old man. Sophia Odelette kept promoting her idol, Broderick Judson, to her. She even joked that she wanted to give Broderick Judson to her, but Sophia Odelette insisted that her feelings for Broderick Judson were purely admiration, and idols were not to be approached or played with. But since Vivian Winifred didn't admire Broderick Judson, she could play with him freely.

Vivian Winifred: ???

After hanging up the phone with Sophia Odelette, Vivian Winifred was already at the entrance of her company. Winifred Entertainment was the small entertainment company left by her mother. It was tiny, with only one artist, an 18-year-old boy, and two staff members who did everything. Winifred Entertainment used to be quite decent, but it had gradually declined to its current state.

When Vivian Winifred entered, the three people inside were all frowning, and the room was in disarray. Everyone was sighing, so no one noticed her arrival.

"What should we do? Should we tell the boss?"

"What good would it do to tell the boss? The boss doesn't care about the company anymore..."

"Maybe we should call the boss. If this continues, what will happen to Hayden?"

"What are you talking about?" Vivian Winifred walked in and looked at the three people.

"Boss!" The three jumped up, two girls and a 17- or 18-year-old boy, all standing at attention looking at Vivian Winifred.

"Why are you here?"

"What are you talking about? What can't you tell me? What happened to Hayden?"

Vivian Winifred looked at the young boy. He wasn't very tall, but he was particularly handsome, with a delicate and fair appearance. Dressed in traditional clothing, he looked like someone you'd want to protect. This boy was their company's only artist, Hayden Judson.

He stayed with the company because she had once helped him during a robbery. Grateful, and being a dancer and actor, he rejected an offer from a big company to join hers. If he had gone to another company, he would have become a star. But their company was too small, with no resources, so after two years, Hayden Judson was still struggling.

"A manager from Royal Entertainment has his eye on Hayden," Eartha Boswell, with her neat short hair, said irritably. "That notorious Gilbert Rudolph. He's been trying hard to poach Hayden, and it's driving me crazy!"

"Gilbert Rudolph?" Vivian Winifred frowned. "How did—"

Gilbert Rudolph, a well-known agent, was capable but also despicable. Rumored to be gay, he forced male artists under his management to have relationships with him, or else they would be forced out of the industry. Despite his bad reputation, his strong abilities kept him in high regard. Male artists dreaded encountering him, as being targeted by him often led to dire consequences.

He had set his sights on Hayden Judson.

Vivian Winifred looked at Hayden Judson, "When did you catch his attention?"

Hayden Judson lowered his head, "I'm sorry, Sister Wei. I ran into him at a friend's concert last time."

"Boss, what should we do?" Another employee, Hedda Thackeray, said with a sobbing voice. "Once Gilbert Rudolph sets his eyes on someone, he won't let go. Our company can't compete with Royal Entertainment. If he doesn't get Hayden, he'll cause trouble for us, right?"

"If it comes to that, I'll terminate my contract with the company. That way, he won't target us," Hayden Judson said, looking determined.