Brandon wanted to take the exclusive elevator up, so he nodded and entered the elevator.

Fortunately, his assistant and secretary followed along, preventing the atmosphere from becoming too awkward.

Brandon said, “I heard that you and Theodore went to Riaca City to clean up Vanessa’s mess?”

Phoebe didn’t expect Brandon to be so well-informed, it seemed that nothing in QUEEN Entertainment Company could be kept secret. “It’s not exactly a mess.”

Brandon glanced at her. “If she’s not suitable to be an artist, cut the loss in time. Don’t risk the entire company’s resources for one person. QUEEN Entertainment Company is not a charity.”

Phoebe lowered her head in shame. She knew Brandon was right. She had been too concerned about Theodore’s original intention in establishing QUEEN Entertainment Company, which was to make Vanessa a superstar. But if she wasn’t deserving, she would ultimately fail.

“I understand.”

Seeing that she quickly grasped his point, Brandon appreciated her intelligence. “Work hard, I believe in your abilities and Theodore’s judgment.” Phoebe smiled sheepishly. If she hadn’t witnessed it with her own eyes, she would find it hard to believe that the kind and gentle father figure in front of her would actually have an affair.

Phoebe communicated with the head of the publicity department for nearly two hours, and he reluctantly agreed to let Vanessa perform a piano piece at the charity event.

Back in the office, Phoebe grabbed a bottle of Hermès perfume and asked John to deliver it to the head of the publicity department.

While this small favor might not necessarily be valued by the other party, it was still a gesture that showed she cared. The recipient would be happy to receive the gift, making future work easier.

After dealing with two days’ worth of piled-up work, Phoebe dragged her tired body back to the Imperial Apartment. Upon opening the door, she noticed there were a pair of men’s shoes by the entrance.

She heard footsteps coming from the hallway and looked up, seeing Theodore in his casual clothes, looking very impatient. “Why are you back so late?”