Chapter: 36 Across the room, Vivian tapped her screen, her attention half-occupied by her phone as she waited for Brandon to respond. With a hint of amusement, she explained, "Evans Entertainment helped fund Heavenly Melody. The more attention this stirs up, the better it is for their share of the profits when the show's on. They have every reason to turn a blind eye to my methods. Besides, their musicians stand to benefit from the extra publicity. If things get tricky, can always promise to help promote their people, too.".. The unexpected logic left the caregiver momentarily speechless. Seeing the shock on her face gave Vivian a rush of satisfaction.w.."Most things can be negotiated, you know." Feeling self-satisfied, Vivian decided to impart a little unsolicited wisdom. Her tone turned almost boastful. "Take my studio for example. It started as nothing. Can you even guess how built it into what it is now?"The caregiver only shook her head, unable to answer. Pride sparkled in Vivian's eyes, a sly grin tugging at her lips. No straightforward explanation came from her. Instead, she teased, "Why don't you try and figure that out for yourself? Let's see how much you can actually grasp."w.. Her success story, though, was hardly a mystery. The "Luxury Villa Floral Display" had put her name on the map. Every important client came through Brandon in one way or another whether it was him directly, his network of friends, or people hoping to curry favor with him. For that reason, Brandon was the one person she refused to let slip away. Left puzzling over the conversation, the caregiver kept her questions to herself. Vivian's attention drifted back to her phone. Online chatter about Millie caught her eye, and one comment in particular stood out. "Millie spent her whole life trying to make a name, and now she's been overshadowed by Vivian's 25 seconds." That line drew a loud, satisfied laugh from Vivian."You really thought you could compete?" Vivian sneered. "Millie, you're nothing special."Suddenly, her phone buzzed with a new notification. A quick glance at the screen made Vivian's expression darken. The message was blunt. "Found out why Millie went to the hospital. She's been pregnant for over a month."w.nw. Within the walls of the recording studio, Millie was rehearsing her performance for the show Heavenly Melody. No matter how many times she ran through her part, the spark just wasn't there. A shift in scenery sounded appealing, so she slipped out of her current outfit and wandered next door to the dance studio, hoping that a bit of movement might shake things loose. Choreography, even if simple, might add some much-needed flair even if Heavenly Melody mainly focused on music itself. Sprawling across several floors, this practice complex featured everything from dance halls and vocal booths to a makeup suite, cafe, and even a storage wingall under the Evans Entertainment banner. Everyone in Crobert knew the Evans name. Their empire stretched into countless industries, and the building's state-of-the-art setup was the envy of many. A wide range of idols and musicians, including those with no ties to Evans Entertainment, often showed up to rehearse or book the space for their own use.