The Heiress's Return: From Zen to Zenith

Chapter 996: 469 Leaf Shadow_1 Chapter 996: 469 Leaf Shadow_1 “You don’t need to worry about that, leave it to me.”

Anton Cook lowered his eyes.

“This is a rare opportunity, you’d better seize it.” Kelly Martinez smirked, sounding as if she was coaxing Little Red Riding Hood, just like the Big Bad Wolf.

It’s well-known that Anton Cook has a contract with the established record company in the entertainment industry, Aspen Entertainment.

Aspen Entertainment is powerful and prestigious, teaming up with Cook could be called a strong alliance.

But this old brand is clearly unable to keep up with the wave of developments in this new era.

It is now more of a drag than a help to Anton Cook, acting almost like a blood-sucker.

Originally, Anton Cook signed a nominal contract with Aspen Entertainment, with his resources and operations maintained by his own team.

Now, the five-year contract is about to expire, and the higher-ups at Aspen Entertainment are worried about how to keep this money tree.

With the cover of being in the same company as Anton Cook, their boy and girl groups can gain a lot of benefits.

But if he leaves, they won’t get any benefits at all.

Kelly Martinez has also studied the current entertainment industry.

The film, television, and music industries constitute the three pillars of the industry, with the film industry exerting the most influence.

However, due to the tough environment, the film industry is drying up with capital dominating.

It is already very difficult to produce celebrity-styled individuals.

For the music industry, although Kelly Martinez has spotted some good potentials, none of them, in terms of their talent, potential, influence, or age, can compare to Anton Cook.

Aspen Entertainment is too rubbish, completely dragging down Anton Cook’s career and stifling his development.

Kelly Martinez is ambitious.

Anton Cook’s future achievements will not stop here.

This outstanding singer could become an unparalleled gem in her hands.

Moreover, out of her own selfishness, she also wants Anton Cook to stand on the highest stage, to become an insurmountable peak in the music industry, a peak nobody in the past or future could surpass.

If she manages to lure Anton Cook with her proposition, and he is easily swayed, then he wouldn’t be the Anton Cook she knows.

Although the temptation she is offering isn’t an ordinary one.

Anton Cook mused for a moment and then raised his head.

His pitch-black eyes were resolute and profound, like a cluster of flames, burning intensely.

Kelly Martinez laughed, “I indeed did not misread you.”

Ambition was reflected in his eyes, this was an invincible weapon to support him through difficulties.

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Breakfast was cornmeal porridge, steamed sweet potatoes, and stir-fried wild vegetables.

Each person’s bowl had a set portion of food, which was so simple and austere that it seemed unappetizing.

Most people were already mentally prepared for this from yesterday, so they were not too surprised when seeing such a breakfast.

However, Agave Rinto was clearly displeased.

He remembered sending many enjoyable things to eat, and he didn’t understand why Aubree Groove was only eating such simple and pickled food.

After a moment of thought, he decided not to voice his query.

Although the food was not lusciously presented, after a few bites, it did have its own unique charm.

It was not as unpalatable as he initially thought.

Perhaps after eating too many exotic dainties, this plain and unadorned mountainous food gave a surprisingly special taste.

After finishing her meal, Aubree Groove assigned work to everyone.

“There are no freeloaders at the Buddhist nunnery.

Sergeant Linggo, you and Sullivan should go into the mountains and dig up some wild vegetables.” Aubree Groove handed a folded white piece of paper to Madon Linggo.

Madon Linggo opened it suspiciously, and found it to be a route map of the mountains at the back, which very clearly labeled where the dangerous stones were, and where the traps were set.

Even the shape of the wild vegetables was drawn realistically with the locations and characteristics clearly marked on the map.

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If he could still lose his way with this, he might as well quit his job as a team leader in the Criminal Investigation Department.

Aubree Groove looked at the silent man, “There are two water tanks at the back of the mountain, could you please fill them?”

There were two large water tanks beside the wooden cabin, usually used to store water for irrigation.

Even if it is raining, the water in the tank is not even one third filled.

As there is a difficult ravine to cross, it is quite a hard task.

Aubree Groove looked at Agave Rinto, “We are running out of firewood, can you gather some from the back mountain?”

“As for you,” Aubree Groove turned to Kelly Martinez.

Kelly Martinez choked a little, “I can’t do anything, only eat…..”

“Dr.

Aria is not feeling well, you should stay to take care of him.”

“Thanks for everyone’s help.” Aubree Groove got up and gracefully went away.

Although her instructions were clear, the group still looked blankly at each other.

Madon Linggo put down his chopsticks, looked at Anton Cook and said, “Sullivan, let us go together.”

Anton Cook looked at the map and was surprised by Aubree Groove’s handy craft.

Madon Linggo looked at Agave Rinto and laughed, “Mr.

Rinto, should we go together?

The hill behind is quite complicated.

If you don’t have a route map, it will probably be difficult to move, and you might get lost easily.”

Did Agave Rinto have a choice?