Chapter 1043
“No matter how I look at it, the Jewell family is a total disaster now. Even if I wanted to wash my hands of them, even if I cut ties completely, there’s no way to avoid being caught up in their mess,” Ulysses said with a weary laugh. “Thank you, Callie. Honestly, I know the only reason I haven’t been mixed up in trouble lately is because of you p>
Calliope nodded, offering no protest. He was right-he’d only stayed untouched because she’d shielded him. She couldn’t let the whole production go down because of his family drama. Thankfully, those loanshark debts the Jewells had racked up weren’t connected to him; he hadn’t been involved in any of it. With all his traveling for shoots, Lisette hadn’t gotten the chance to drag him down with the rest.
“You don’t need to worry. If anyone tries to tag those debts onto you, I won’t allow it,” Calliope said, looking him straight in the eye. “As long as you keep your distance from your family, I can promise-no one will come after you or make trouble p>
“And I heard your contract with your current agency is about to expire p>
Ulysses nodded. “Yeah, it’s almost up.” His agency had already told him they wouldn’t be renewing. With the Jewell family’s name in ruins, he was sure to get swept up in the scandal, and obviously the agency didn’t want that risk. It meant his showbiz career was probably dead in the water. The thought made him force a rueful smile.
“Would you be interested in signing with Alpha Entertainment?” Calliope asked, leveling her gaze at him.
Ulysses stared at her in surprise, then shook his head. “Alpha Entertainment is huge. Why would they want me? After everything that’s happened with my family, I’m tainted by association. Most of my jobs have already been canceled p>
“Well, I guess this is what we deserve,” he said with a sigh. “If only we’d trusted you more back then, treated you better… Lisette never would’ve had her chance. Who would have thought she’d turn out so vicious? She played every one of us. To be honest, my parents-yeah, they regret everything now p>
“But it’s too late,” he added, his voice quiet. “We made this bed, now we have to lie in it p>
“I don’t plan on getting involved with the Jewell family’s business,” Calliope replied, “but if you’re willing to keep your distance from them pay a visit to Alpha Entertainment. I’ll text you a contact; reach out to that person when you’re ready.
“You have real potential. You’d meet Alpha’s standards. If you’re willing to work for it, there’s still a path forward for you p>
As Ulysses listened, it finally hit him. His eyes widened, locking on Calliope. “Wait… Callie, are you saying you want to help me p>
Calliope shook her head. “I wouldn’t call it helping. You just match what we’re looking for. Oh-and Alpha Entertainment is my company p>
“Alpha Entertainment is yours?” Ulysses repeated, disbelief written all over his face. Alpha was the most powerful agency in the business. It turned out to be hers? Half the country’s biggest stars came out of Alpha Entertainment!
“Yes,” Calliope confirmed with a sidelong glance. “Is that so hard to believe p>
“It’s just—” Ulysses shook his head, a faint smile breaking through. “On second thought, it does make sense. You’ve always had that kind of talent p>
“If
you want to to sign on, go talk to Alpha Entertainment. As long as you keep your distance from your family, the company will shield you from the fallout That’s all there is to it,” she told him. “Of course, you’d have to be willing p>
“And let me make one thing clear,” Calliope added, her tone turning cool and businesslike. “I don’t sign dead
weight only take on people I believe in If you come to Alpha you’t have to play by our
rutes-strict rules p>