Initially, Kevin had entertained thoughts of revenge. He had nned to use his position as Tawanna’s makeup artist to leak damning information, painting her as a maniptive and hypocritical figure.
As a member of the LGBTQ+munity, he considered publicly using Tawanna of exploiting their cause for personal gain without genuinely supporting them. Her failure to address LGBTQ+ issues during tonight’s event would have been his key argument.
But now, that n was abandoned. Tawanna’s unwavering resolve and intimidating demeanor had thoroughly frightened him. All he could do was ept her terms, leave quietly, and hope to retain some dignity by being known as her former makeup artist.
Meanwhile, Tawanna turned to her agent, her tone firm. “There’s one more thing. Inform everyone on the team tonight: all vacation ns are canceled. Over the next month, I will be holding ten concerts in China. Everyone can take their vacations after these performances are done.”
The agent stared at her in shock. “Ten concerts in China? Tawanna, why wasn’t this announced sooner? A project of this scale requires significant preparation! We’ll need to coordinate logistics, venues, and promotions. And everyone’s already booked flights and amodations for their vacations after Tokyo. Canceling now will cause an uproar.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
Tawanna remained calm. “I’m telling you now because the decision was finalized today. I understand the timing is tight, but we’ll manage. China is close to Tokyo, so the equipment we’ve brought here can be shipped directly after this concert. Start coordinating with local resources in China.
“If weck contacts, hire an agency to help. It might cost more, but that’s a small price to pay. Handle it.”
Her words left no room for negotiation. The agent nodded, scrambling to adjust to this unexpected shift in ns.
“As for the team’s vacation ns,” Tawanna continued, “inform everyone that those who stay and help meplete these ten concerts will receive five times their usual sry. If we sessfullyplete the performances without any major issues, I’ll also give each team member an additional two months’ sry as a bonus.
“On top of that, I’ll personally pay for first-ss tickets to any destination of their choice and grant them 20 days of vacation after the tour.”
The agent was stunned.
Working overtime for a month to earn five months’ sry—and potentially seven months with the bonus—was an incredible offer. This would be equivalent to earning half a year’s ie in just one month.
The agent, now visibly excited, replied, “Understood, Tawanna! I’ll gather the team and exin everything right away.”<fn0856> This update is avable on find?novel</fn0856>
Tawanna nodded. “Good. By midnight, I need a list of who’s staying and who’s leaving. Bring it to me.”
The agent quickly assured her, “No problem, I’ll have the list ready by tonight!”
Without another word, Tawanna turned and entered her dressing room.
Once alone, Tawanna felt a wave of relief wash over her.
Themanding demeanor she had just disyed wasn’t her usual style. Confronting Kevin, however, had sparked a memory of Charlie Wade—his unshakeable confidence in their debates and the resolute strength he had shown when saving her and taking control of Mitsui Yoshitaka.
She didn’t know where the inspiration came from, but recalling Charlie’s boldness had driven her to adopt the same ruthless energy. To her surprise, it felt exhrating. Dealing with adversaries head-on, with an air of dominance, was not only satisfying but also empowering.
A light knock interrupted her thoughts.
“Tawanna, may Ie in?” Trevor’s cautious voice came from the other side of the door.
“Come in!” Tawanna replied.
Trevor entered quickly, shutting the door behind him. He let out a sigh of relief. “Tawanna, you handled that so well. I was worried Kevin might cause problems, but youpletely shut him down!”
Tawanna’s gaze was unwavering. “I wasn’t bluffing, Trevor. If he dared to act against me, I would have destroyed his career with my own hands.”