✷LITTLE REBEL✷
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An invitation from two men that defined her past!

It took a while before Tatiana could digest Jolene’s words in. The King’s entertainment company invited her? That is a huge shock!

Nathan definitely sent a contract just to remind her that he is still a superior and she will forever remain under him.

Accepting such an offer from him would give her a chance to dig out his secret but knowing what kind of devil Nathan is, that will be a deathwish, especially when she has no one backing her.

As for Mr. King, that would be a huge blow. Every Neitezens would definitely throw insults to her and try to dig out how she managed to get herself in.

They’ll find out about Dylan at that would cause an uproar. She doesn’t want to drag Dylan into this, she wanted him and out of this war she is about to face. Also, she doesn’t know Cassius’s intention on her.

He is engaged, he despise her and yet he wanted her under him as his artist. It was just so confusing.

“Tatie?” Jolene’s voice snapped her back to reality. “I know what you might be thinking, but I think you deserve it. Probably King entertainment company saw your previous years work and got interested”

Wrong! Cassius definitely didn’t accept her for her work. He wanted her close just to make her pay for an unknown reason.

“You are a gem, you should see yourself that way. Managing you years ago was like heaven, fighting along side with you was fierce and exiting and I never regret those moments”Jolene started and Tatiana looked up to her. “If you think you don’t deserve Kings company, then you’re wrong”

“That’s not the problem” Tatiana stated.

“You’re worried about what Netizens would say. The Tatie I know would never worry about what people think or say about her, as far she is doing what is right”

Jolene’s words seemed to woke something in Tatiana. Her lips curved up to a lovely smile.

“You’re good with words, aren’t you?” She teased.

“I learnt it from you. I learnt many from you after you transformed my life. And I’ll do wh@ťěver it takes to help you. That’s why I h@ťěd myself for what happened to Issabella…”

“I told you not to blame yourself..”

“I can’t help it. I’m sorry” Jolene gazed down to her fingers.

“I’ll think about the offer. I promise” Tatiana responded and Jolene’s smile returned.
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[KINGS COMPANY]

Cassius tapped on table consecutively on his desk as he stared at his screen. Waiting.

“She haven’t responded?” Hudson asked and Cassius didn’t respond.

Every other artist will jump at the offer. Getting into Kings company is like a huge dream come true, but Tatiana was taking her sweet time, and his patience was wearing thin.

He tapped his finger impatiently, his eyes fixed on the screen as if willing her response to appear.

“Maybe she’s busy. Or maybe she’s just not interested.” Hudson intervened, but Cassius knew better.

Judging from what was going on around her, she definitely need it. He wanted to know what kind of woman she is.

“But–” Hudson slowly turn his head to Cassius. “It’s weird you asked me to send an invitation to her without thinking twice. Is she your idol too?”

Cassius scoffed. “Don’t get ahead of yourself. I have reasons” his eyes glittered with something unreadable.

Hudson blinked several times.

“That aside, how about those @$$h0les trying to mess with us?” Cassius inquired and Hudson’s face turned serious.

“I got something last night” he bought out his system and find a video. He took it to Cassius. As he watched the video, Cassius jaw clinched, his anger evicted.

“Get me my favorite first, I’ll find those pricks later” Cassius said leaning back on his chair.

“You’re not a kid, why do you still like cookies?”

“Do you want me to cancel the invitation to your idol? cus that would be a marvelous thing to do” Cassius warned.

“I’ll go get them. Don’t you dare do that, or I’ll fire you as my boss!” Hudson snapped and left the office.

Cassius’s lips parted. “He’ll fire me? Gosh he never seem to amaze me” his gaze returned to his system. “Oh f-__-k this” he mumbled and shut his system, he brought out some paper and began to sign.

A knock disrupted his moment and he gave a cue for the figure to come in.

The door opened and an elegant woman stepped in. A definition of beauty, especially her smile, her aura charming and powerful as she step in.

Cassius raised his blank gaze to her. He returned back to his domineering self as he watched her approach.

“Hello Cash” Indigo greeted. Cash, was the nickname he gave the right to those close to him to address him.

Getting no reply, Indigo sighed, she stepped further to stand close to him and reached for his hair to touch, but his cold voice gave her a pause.

“Don’t”

Indigo knew what was best for her and withdrew her hand.

“Fine, I’m sorry for what I did but please don’t punish me like this. I can’t take it, you know how I care for you. I did what I did to protect you”

“Protect?” Cassius cut in. “You call announcing our engagement to the world protection? I thought I clearly stated I want our union to be strictly exclusive until our marriage, but that didn’t seem to reach your ears”

“I wanted to let the world know that you’re mine Cash” Indigo retorted.

“Then you should listen me” Cassius shot her a cold look but Indigo didn’t let it affect her, so she continued.

“You know I love you, more than any woman can love a man. I’ve loved you since childhood, and though you never noticed my desire, I prayed every single day that you’ll want me back. And when you proposed to me, it was everything I wanted Cash. I couldn’t keep my happiness in so I just.. had to. I’m sorry” She bit her lips and looked down, sadness evicted on her face.

Cassius sighed and replied. “It’s fine, we are getting married anyway. The doctor said my mother will be waking up soon. That news will please her once she hears it”

Indigo smile returned and she swiftly move her face closer to kiss his lips, but Cassius moved his face away. Indigo didn’t stop and kisses his cheek instead.

The cold man never smile. After his mother’s tragedy, his cold attitude to everyone worsen and his ruthless ways was beyond imagination.

‘Just don’t get on his bad side, he’ll ruin you without a thought’

“I love you” She whispered and sat straight on the table. Taking a deep breath she asked in a calm voice. “So Cash, when are getting married?”

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[TATIANA’S APARTMENT]

“As he ran through the dark forest, he could hear nothing but his fast beating heart, the harsh wind that blew pass him and the stomping of his feets against the dry grasses. He could hear those crazy cries of theirs and boom! Out of nowhere one of the rogue demons ate his head!” Jolene narrated and waited for Dylan’s scared reaction but the boy only stared blankly at her eating cookies.

“What, that didn’t scare you too? That was my best horror story and it’s scary. How could you still have a straight face?” Jolene asked with a disappointed look.

“Because it’s not scary. That’s just a story.” Dylan replied and Jolene scoffed crossing her arms.

“What scares you then?” Jolene asked raising a brow. Dylan raised one of the cookies to her. “Cookies?”

“What I’m scared is cookies disappearing completely. That will be the end of the world” Dylan replied taking a bite.

“You’re impossible” Jolene shook her head. “You do not talk like a five year old kid”

“People says that all the time. They call me cute afterward” Dylan muttered.

“That’s so cute.. wait” Realization of Dylan’s words hit Jolene and she paused for a moment. “You’re definitely not five”

Dylan chuckled.

“Jojo?” Tatiana’s voice trailed as she stepped out, her alluring body clad in a white shirt and black office trouser.

Jolene approached her with Dylan and Tatiana crouched before him.

“You’ll be starting school soon, I promise you’ll love the school” She said.

“Alright mom, don’t be long”

“I won’t be long” Tatiana assured and Dylan presented his cheek. Tatiana chuckled and did what she does everyday and kissed him there.

“Bye mom” Dylan said and they left.

In the car, as they drive to their destination, they talked about Dylan which made the atmosphere cheerful.

Jolene decided to change the topic and the atmosphere turned serious.

“Are you sure about your decision?” She asked.

“Hm” Tatiana nodded.

“I trust you” Jolene smiled.
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[STARDUSK COMPANY]

Paisley stepped into the company hastily, her long hair blowing behind her and steps. Every employees bowed, she is the boss lady of this place after all.

The storm on her face remain until she reached Nathan’s office and slammed it open.

As expected, she found a woman on his lap, kissing him. They stop making out and looked at her.

The woman was an artist, aware of the power Paisley held so she disconnected herself from Nathan in fear.

“I’m sorry boss lady–”

“Get out before I change my mind and stab your throat with a pen” Paisley warned coldly and the female artist left hastily.

Paisley took a deep breath and walked to stand before Nathan, her eyes cold as ever, she leaned close staring at the man who felt no remorse of what just happened.

“How about I remind you that you are married to me and that we have a son together. Isn’t that fact ringing in your head while put that rod of yours into other Ɓîtçhes!” She barked.

Nathan sighed and slowly stood. He walked around the table to reach her. Paisley slapped his hand away.

“I thought you promised to stop but you kept getting worst day after day. Just how many Ɓîtçhes have you slept with ever since we got married” Paisley’s eyes teared up.

“Five million dollars will be in your account soon”

“You’re doing it again aren’t you? Shutting me up with your f-__-king money”

“Or perhaps you prefer a divorce?” He asked and she kept shut. “I can’t be stick with only one woman, you know that. And you should be happy I’m married to you not them. You’re the only Mrs. Redmond the world knows. You should flaunt around the world with it”

“But I don’t like to see you with another woman…”

“Shhh…” He cut her off and pulled her to him by the waist and kiss the sensitive spot on her neck. “You’re my wife Paisley and Landon is my son”

He trailed his lips to hers and kisses her briefly.

“I’m sorry my love”

Paisley have heard those words many times, in fact, almost everyday. She couldn’t bare it but she has no choice. Nathan has always been her dream husband and she can’t lose him.

“I heard Tatiana has returned” Paisley whispered and Nathan looked her.

“I sent her an invitation to join the company” He replied and Paisley eyes widened.

“What for?”

Before Nathan could reply, his phone buzz. He reached for it and saw the response from Tatiana’s invitation.

REJECTED

It has a message below that reads.
~Screw you, bastard!~

Nathan’s gaze darkened at the message and the air around him turned cold.
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Cassius overlooked the city before him, a glass of wine in his hold as his look remain unreadable.

His phone buzz, a response from Tatiana. As he read it, his lips curved up.

Of course it was what he had expected, judging from her personality. His lips curled up to a smirk as he read the message underneath. It was like a deal from her.

‘I’m not that type of woman!’ her voice rang in his head.

“Definitely not that type of woman, I see” he mumbled and made a call.

“Track her and tell me where she is”

Tatiana took a deep breath at what she just did. She rejected the two companies. After much thought on it, she knew accept any of them would be a problem.

She’ll be surrounded by enemies.

She need to think of her son too even though she desperately need power to find out who ki||ed her sister. She would have accepted the Kings company if she knew what kind of man Cassius is.

Beside, to get into Kings, artist are tested. Their protocols was the strictest, making their artists almost perfect. Most of the top artist came from the Kings company.

And yet.. she got an invitation. It was like a test to her own word the day he showed up in her room. It was temptation.

No artist gets into that company without proving themselves.

“We are here” Jolene announced as the car stopped. They both walked into the building in search for a director.

“Haha! You want to work in my movie” The director laughed. “Unbelievable, hey when was the last time you acted, seven years ago. You have the beauty I want, how sure am I if you still got the talent”

“Then let me audit, isn’t that how you test actors?” Tatiana asked not letting the man’s word affect her.

The director called Felix chuckled. “Why should I do that? You have scandals all around your name, no company wants you and you want to drag me into your doom? Tssk.. that’s not happening”

“Why do I feel like you’re afraid, Mr. Felix. Your last three movies caused you a huge lose, even those before them didn’t give you what you deserve…”

“Don’t try to insult me woman…”

“I’m not insulting, I’m giving you a chance. I know you’ve seen my old works. I’m not only offering you talents, I’m offering you support. You don’t need to worry about the scandal, they’ll always fade” Tatiana smirked seeing how the man slowly give in.

As she stepped out with Jolene they spot someone unexpected. He was leaning his back on his car wearing a black shade.

Jolene gasps with wide eyes, she tapped Tatiana by the side consecutively.

“Tatie, I think I’m air-drunk. I’m now seeing things… Is that Mr. King? What is he doing here?”

“Yeah, what’s he doing here?” Tatiana also asked.

Cassius removed his shade, his gaze piercing as ever as he ordered.

“Get into the car, little rebel” His voice loud enough to reach Tatiana.

‘Little Rebel?’ Tatiana thought with a frown. He turned to enter the car but her voice made him halt.

“No” she firmly stated.

Jolene one the other hand was blinking in shock.

“Get in, or I’ll carry you” He warned and Tatiana scoffed.

“You wish” She mumbled. The man suddenly took several stride reaching her, he immediately lift her up from the ground onto his shoulder.

Tatiana’s eyes widened as he took her to the car.

“Let me go!” She yelled swinging her feet in a funny way.

He placed her into the car and she stared at him in shock with some of her hair covering her face.

“You’re one stubborn hell of a woman, little rebel” He stated and shut the door. He entered the car too and drive away.

Jolene stayed frozen, her lips parted.

“What in the world just happened? Someone should pinch me”

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