Ethan Cole directly invited Selena Bennett to take a seat, smiling at Ryan Chase and Jake Collin. “You two don’t need to stay. We still have some matters to discuss with Selena.”
Ryan and Jake were caught in an awkward position—not leaving felt rude, but staying also seemed unnecessary. Ryan snorted coldly, his earlier arrogance gone, and he slinked away with Jake.
In the hallway, Ryan muttered, “How can Bennett Pharmaceuticals afford such a big celebrity?” Jake whispered, “I heard Selena Bennett is filming in Los Angeles… maybe it’s just…” He couldn’t find a better explanation.
Ryan murmured, “Talk to her manager, find out what the endorsement fee actually is.”
Jake nodded. “Yes, I have connections—I can inquire.”
Inside the private room, Selena Bennett sat down without any pretense
