Chapter 117 Young Idol
Wendy held it in place while Chase started sticking things up.”
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“It’s okay, you’ve had enough meetings already. These little decorations–I can handle them. Are you hungry?”
Wendy nodded. She had been in meetings since she woke up, only had a bowl of noodles for lunch, and now she was absolutely starving. But since senior executives from Fenon International were still on the video call, Wendy didn’t want to delay the meeting too long just for a meal.
“40 minutes to go. Let’s eat together after.”
Chase glanced at the time. It really was time to start dinner.
“Alright, I’ll cook. You keep going with the meeting.”
He leaned down and kissed Wendy on the cheek before walking out with scissors and tape.
Lemon, leaning her chin on her hand on the other end of the screen, couldn’t help shaking her head. “Ugh, can you two stop showing off your love? Spare a thought for us single folks, will you?”
Wendy sat back down and glanced at Lemon. “Single? If I remember right, weren’t you trending with Noah last week?”
Noah was a returning idol from an overseas boy band, now developing a solo career. He had a solid fanbase in the country but hadn’t started his own studio yet. He was very good–looking; no wonder Lemon would be into that type.
At the mention of Noah, Lemon quickly waved her hand. “Don’t even bring it up. I was just riding the publicity wave. His concert at Gennemont was an exclusive for us, and our company handled the venue promo too. It’s all just hype.”
“Really?” Zynn looked skeptical. “I remember the trending topic was you two checking into a hotel together?”
Lemon pointed at Zynn. “Exactly! And that’s why my brother lost it. He called me at six in the morning and woke me up with a scolding. Come on, I’m an adult; this kind of thing is normal, right?”
The Fred family was a prominent one, and since they were in the entertainment industry, they tended to be pretty open–minded about these things.
But Waylon wasn’t like that. Anyone who got close to his sister was risking a broken leg.
“Noah gives off a really masculine vibe. I’ve seen his old group; they’re not exactly mainstream here. Do you think it’d work if I signed him?” Wendy asked.
Lemon gave her a sideways glance, pretty sure she was asking on purpose. “As long as the offer is good. His concert cost a fortune, and he’s in serious need of a financial rebound. With the right price, he has no reason to say no. I think we can throw in an endorsement too, solidify his presence here.”
Wendy understood exactly what that meant.
During dinner the TV was still on the entertainment news channel and sure enough the ton headline was
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“That’s really Lemon? They actually went to a hotel?” Chase reacted just like Waylon.
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Seeing Chase’s expression, Wendy couldn’t help laughing. She glanced at the screen again; the video and photos were super clear. Noah and Lemon were both in full view, and even the hotel name was visible. There was no mistaking it; it was them.
“You’re just like Waylon. Lemon’s not a kid anymore. At her age, we were already married. Why is it such a big deal if she went to a hotel? Noah’s pretty good–looking. He just got back–I’m seriously thinking about. signing him.”
Chase didn’t know much about Noah. Judging from the photos, he did look good, but looks weren’t everything. Compatibility mattered too.
When Chase fell silent and looked like he might actually call to confront someone, Wendy quickly stepped in. “Don’t you dare call Lemon. She’s shy. Besides, it’s probably just publicity–likely a suite, nothing more.”
“And if it’s not? They’re not really together?”
“Two consenting adults… even if they’re not together, it’s not a big deal. Stuff like this is nothing in our industry.”
Chase frowned in disapproval. “Other people, fine. But not Lemon. I practically watched her grow up. Does Waylon know?”
“Waylon? The guy who never follows celebrity gossip? He probably has Lemon set as a keyword alert on his phone. The moment she started trending, she didn’t even know yet–Waylon had already called and yelled at her first thing in the morning.”
After dinner, Chase didn’t go back to whatever he had planned. Instead, he sat on the couch, watching the entertainment news and digging into Noah’s background.
Just returned from overseas, his team wasn’t stable, and he seemed to be five years younger than Lemon. Basically still a kid. Good looks weren’t enough. Wendy sat next to Chase on the couch with her tablet, already discussing signing Noah with Sammy.
“You don’t need to overthink it. Lemon’s not serious. With her personality, no one can really hurt h Wendy said.
But Chase kept his eyes on his phone, practically memorizing Noah’s whole bio. “He’s so young. What does he even know? And… Lemon’s still a girl, you know? Scandals like this don’t do her any favors in the long run.”
From the looks of it, Chase probably still had no idea Lemon used to have a crush on him. Wendy blinked and lowered her head. Honestly, it made sense. Chase was such a straight–laced guy. For someone who took care of people so thoroughly, he could be painfully oblivious sometimes.
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