"I've finished reviewing the contract. Overall, there are no major issues. Some points I've marked are clauses you can potentially renegotiate with the other party."

  As Angelo spoke, he used his pen to point them out for Grace and Chloe: "Take the contract duration here, for example. A newcomer's management contract typically spans five to ten years, not too short, but some sign for three years. It depends on how you negotiate."

  "And this part about the resources promised to you—one platform 'S-level' project per year, with a role no smaller than female lead number three—these soft clauses all have room for negotiation."

  Chloe understood and nodded, saying to her sister: "Sis, as long as it's a role I want to play, I can accept the project level and the size of the role."

  "You can express this idea to the other party later. You need to learn to voice your demands," Grace said.

  Just as they were speaking, there was a knock on the dressing room door. It was Wendy.

  "Chloe, hello."

  Upon first meeting, Wendy warmly extended her hand to greet Chloe.

  "Hello, may I ask who you are?" Chloe asked while shaking her hand.

  Wendy got straight to the point: "I'm an artist manager at 'Golden Joe Entertainment'. You can call me Wendy."

  Upon hearing this, Chloe's expression immediately showed understanding. Both Taylor and Edward were from 'Golden Joe', and the production company for this drama was also 'Golden Joe' Entertainment.

  "Wendy, please have a seat. What brings you to me?" Chloe asked.

  Wendy smiled: "Of course. Take a look at this first."

  As she spoke, Wendy casually pulled an artist contract from her bag and handed it to Chloe. When Chloe saw the words on the cover, she instinctively wanted to refuse, but Wendy gently interrupted: "Don't refuse hastily. Look at it first."

  Seeing this, Taylor whispered an explanation to Chloe from the side: "Wendy is the top agent at 'Golden Joe'. Brad and Kim are both managed by her."

  Hearing this, Chloe couldn't help but open her mouth in surprise.

  "Thank you, Wendy. I'll take a look first," Chloe obediently reached out and took it, but inside, she couldn't help feeling conflicted.

  Putting aside whether the terms of this contract might be better, she had basically already tacitly agreed to sign with Agent Faye. That had been her thought all along.

  Seeming to sense her sister's unease, Grace comfortingly patted her back and said softly, "It's okay, look at it first. When making a decision, just follow your heart."

  She knew her sister's personality. Saying no to others was very difficult for her. But one always has to learn to say 'no', especially in the entertainment industry.

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  Chloe nodded. With her sister here, she indeed felt much more secure.

  The terms offered in 'Golden Joe's' contract were indeed more tempting compared to Faye's. However, the parts that highlighted the advantages weren't the aspects Chloe cared much about.

  For example, the salary percentage -'Golden Joe' gave her one additional percentage point.

  Also, 'Golden Joe' promised her an 'S-level' female lead role within two years, as well as a leading role in a 'prime-time TV drama'.

  These highly enticing promises would be a chance for any newcomer to skyrocket to fame overnight.

  Only Chloe, after reading it, felt no major internal upheaval.

  "Sis, what do you think?" Chloe looked somewhat troubled as she turned to her sister.

  The conditions offered by 'Golden Joe' were outstanding. Even if she wasn't personally swayed, she couldn't deny that their sincerity was substantial.

  Moreover, she currently had seven scripts from 'Golden Joe' in hand, asking her to choose the role she most wanted to play among them. She didn't know why they were doing this, but as a newcomer, getting such an opportunity to choose roles filled her with gratitude.

  Including this drama—the fact that she got the role of 'Daisy'—from beginning to end, she was very thankful to 'Golden Joe' for recognizing her talent.

  Thinking about all this made her even more conflicted.

  "You're asking me?"

  Chloe nodded.

  Grace smiled meaningfully and stated frankly: "Then, to be honest, I lean more towards 'Golden Joe'."

  As if understanding why her sister would give this answer, Chloe let out a deep sigh.

  Seeing this, Wendy also smiled and stated frankly: "This contract is our most top-tier newcomer contract at 'Golden Joe'. So far, only Kim received this contract initially. Her achievements are obvious to all now. So, Chloe, we at 'Golden Joe' truly value you highly."

  "Thank you, Wendy. I understand all that. It's my first time encountering this situation, so I'm a bit conflicted."

  Just as she was speaking, a staff member knocked, poked their head in, and said to Chloe, "Chloe, time to get ready for your scene. Filming is starting."

  Chloe needed to detach from her current emotions. Hearing this, she quickly nodded and stood up: "I'm sorry, Wendy. I have two scenes this morning. I need to go now."

  "Alright. I'll be on set all day today. Take your time to consider."

  Chloe nodded, gave her sister a look, and then hurried out of the dressing room.

  Wendy and Angelo followed out shortly after, leaving only Grace, Taylor, and Edward in the dressing room.

  Grace opened her suitcase on her own, took out three gift bags, and beckoned to the other two: "I brought some Novastra specialties for you. Thank you for taking care of Chloe these days."

  The gift bags looked quite high-end, clearly labeled with the words "Premium Sea Cucumber".

  Even locally in Novastra, these weren't cheap.

  "You're too kind. This is really embarrassing," Taylor said, somewhat surprised, as if she hadn't expected Chloe's sister to be so thoughtful as to bring them gifts.

  Grace smiled and said, "Don't be polite. It's the least I could do. As a newcomer, Chloe doesn't understand many things. Thanks to you both for looking out for her. One box each. This one is for Lily."

  She hadn't even forgotten the makeup artist, Lily. Taylor and Edward's impression of Grace instantly rose considerably.

  The two took the gifts and thanked her repeatedly. Grace took the opportunity to ask with concern: "My sister isn't very good at expressing her thoughts, especially about unhappy things - she never mentions them. How has she been on set these days? Has anything unpleasant happened?"

  The question was quite direct. Grace wanted to know about her sister's recent situation.

  Upon hearing this, Taylor and Edward instinctively exchanged a glance. Chloe talked about her sister the most often, so they knew the sisters must be very close.

  Hesitating for a moment, Edward gave Taylor a slight nod. Then Taylor spoke softly: "Otherwise, it's been okay. Everyone likes Chloe. The director likes her because she acts well, so he often praises her. The staff likes her because she has a good personality, calls everyone 'teacher', and is very polite."

  "It's just an actress named Cynthia. From what Chloe said, they attended the same university. A while ago, during a scene where Chloe falls into water, she deliberately caused numerous NGs, making Chloe stay soaked in the water for over half an hour. Chloe was so upset she cried."