Chapter 175 BLACKMAIL 2
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"But that's not how things are done now is it? If it is, you would have forgiven Mack Yong instead of sleeping with Noah Declan in other to deal with him." George said.
"What?"
"All I'm saying is things are not gotten for free beautiful. And you're asking for too much without giving anything in return." George clicked his tongue rubbing his hands on his beared as he stared at her.
"Did you really think I would delete this pictures with just an apology? I was only joking dummy." He laughed out loud staring at the people around who didn't laugh back.
"You're evil."
"No no now dear sweetheart. This is how the industry works, you're not new to it's dealings."
He wanted her to be the person to initiate it, but the girl was acting too innocent for his liking. For someone who's Noah Declan's whore, she should know all of this.
"What do you want in return for your kindness? I could use my platform to promote the movie and get more viewers." Anna asked and then suggested so innocently. She might not have a record of being an experienced industry sex worker, but she would not let these men play with her.
It had taken her years to learn being in the industry doesn't only require your family background or backings, you need more to remain at the top. Leaches like George always find a means of taking advantage of helpless girls looking for a better future.
She couldn't bring herself to imagine the number of girls he has messed with too.
"If I wanted your platform, I could pay you for that. We have the best marketing team for this movie, Miss Sui. I don't think I need that," George said proudly, his arrogance evident. Anna glared at him stylishly. As if Noah wasn't the highest sponsor for the movie. She doubted he was even aware of this meeting; otherwise, he wouldn't let her be here in the first place.
"Then what do you want?" Anna asked, her tone controlled, masking her irritation.
George smiled, leaning back in his chair. "I love when you speak so sensibly. I knew you were smart." He paused, letting his gaze linger on her. "Beautiful women in the industry such as yourself deserve to be treated right, not given to small boys who would only toss you aside once they're done sleeping with you."
Anna didn't respond, her expression carefully neutral. She knew where this was heading, and it disgusted her.
George leaned forward, his voice dropping to a more intimate tone. "You and I, we could make a powerful team. You have the looks and the talent, and I have the connections and the influence. Together, we could be unstoppable."
What connection could be greater than being married to the richest man in the country?
Anna's stomach turned at his insinuation, but she kept her composure. "And what exactly are you proposing, George?"
He smirked, clearly enjoying his own game. "It's simple. You stick with me, follow my lead, and I make sure you get the roles and the recognition you deserve. No more obstacles, no more scandals. Just success."
Anna's eyes hardened. "You mean, if I sleep with you, you'll make sure my career goes smoothly."
George's smirk widened. "Such a crude way of putting it, but essentially, yes. You scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours."
Everything that left his lips felt like deja Vu and she knew why she felt that way. He had done the same thing to her before. She regretted even arranging for a meeting with a man as foolish as George.
She felt like hitting him with something to reset his brain but she couldn't. He might sue her for assault, the only reason he didn't do it that night was because Noah told him not to before she asked him to let the case go.
"C... Can I speak with my manager?" George waved his hands for her to go as he drank his wine. There was nothing else to discuss especially since he had laid his request before her. This is all he wanted, having her in a tight corner unable to get out.
The last time she had been lucky, but arranging for this meeting is the biggest mistake she has ever made.
At this stage, George is so sure he could ask her to sleep with him in and now and she would to save her name. He has a tool to use to blackmail her right now, and she had no evidence that it's fake. George chuckled at his thoughts.
Anna walked calmly to Lola who stared at her worriedly, she had warned her that this was a bad idea and that she should let Noah handle it as always. This industry men are wicked and heartless and feel that they could get whatever and whoever they wanted at any time.
"Is everything okay." Lola asked when she got near and Anna nodded with a soft smile. "I just came to let go of a little anger, I feel like blowing that man's head with a gun." She said.
"What did he say?" Lola asked.
"We came to a conclusion that he would sleep with me to let me go because he has some fabricated lies and evidence against me that could destroy my career and tarnish my image." Anna said with fury to the point she couldn't breathe properly.
"What would you do now?" Lola asked worriedly staring at her. She didn't expect this whole things to go south and right now they were in a tight spot. They both know George would release those pictures whether she sleeps with him or not. That man is not to be trusted.
"Should we call Mr Declan."
"Don't you dare involve my husband in this, I'll handle it." She stated glaring at Lola who raised her hands in surrender.
