Chapter: 25 w..cSurprise flickered across Charles face, though he quickly masked it. Deep down, this was the exact outcome he'd been hoping for. Millie's presence today was no accident; he'd invited her with a specific purpose in mind. His position as the Evans family's third son contrasted sharply with Brandon's role as head of the Watson Group. Avoiding direct confrontation with someone as influential as Brandon was always preferable, if possible. Still, Millie's easy agreement caught him off guard. Convincing her in private was something he'd actually prepared for. Brows knitted in thought, Charles studied Millie's expression, searching for any clue about her true feelings..w. Oversized sunglasses shielded every hint of her emotion, leaving him no closer to an answer. A single, clear sentence broke the silence. "Let's get the paperwork underway," Millie said. She had no plans to explain herself with Brandon and Vivian standing there, so she kept her eyes on the polished wooden desk in the office, its fine grain etched with delicate patterns. Even so, her heart stayed steady and calm. Her voice rang with quiet resolve. "Evans Entertainment will represent me. We'll handle everything according to the usual process." A pointed glance at Charles made her intent unmistakable. No hesitation from himhe quickly motioned to the staff, signaling them to assist Vivian with the arrangements. A flash of scorn crossed Vivian's eyes as she looked Millie up and down."Well, that's quite the turnaround," said Vivian, her tone laced with quiet sarcasm as she threw shade at Millie for backing down after standing her ground on not selling the song. Millie answered with nothing more than a calm smile. She rose from her seat and headed out of the office without a word..no. As she made her way through the corridor, she paused to pour herself a cup of coffee. Not long after, Charles caught up to her. "Millie," he said, his voice cutting through the quiet. She turned and gave him a small nod. "Mr. Evans."His face shifted with emotion, unreadable at first. Then, after a moment of silence, he finally asked, "Why?"The only answer Millie offered was a knowing smile. A searching look settled on Charles as Millie spoke. "Didn't you hear her? Vivian's planning to compete on Heavenly Melody...cPuzzlement flickered in his gaze, but he nodded, sharing what he knew. "From what I've heard, Vivian's not really entering as a contestant she'll be more of a guest judge, there to shower praise."That deepened Millie's smile, a glint of amusement lighting her eyes. Coffee set gently aside, she leaned forward. "Tell me, Mr. Evans doesn't this whole thing strike you as just a bit entertaining?"His confusion lingered, but he listened. Millie explained everything in a calm, measured tone, "Brandon and have already filed for divorce. It'll be finalized in thirty days. He told me Vivian's the reasonhe wants to marry her. And now she's using my song as her big breakthrough. Sooner or later, people are going to find out I'm the one who wrote it. Funny, isn't it?"