After ending the call, Hannah pondered briefly before dialing Pierson’s number.


    The phone rang several times before someone answered.


    The man’s voice was gentle as he said, “Hello, may I know who is calling?”


    This was Hannah’s new number; she had never used it to call Pierson before.


    She had assumed he might not pick up the call, nning to reach him through an app if that happened.


    But, to her surprise, he picked up.


    “It’s me.


    I’m…”


    They hadn’t contacted each other in a long time.


    Before she could finish, Pierson interrupted with a joyful surprise in his voice, “Hannah! It’s you! It’s been a while since west talked.


    I remember asking you about participating in a film project, and you didn’t reply.


    I worried I might have upset you.


    ”


    “I’m sorry.


    I was swamped with things back then.


    Plus, I traveled abroad and it slipped my mind.


    ”


    Pierson smiled and didn’t care at all.


    “That’s okay.


    You’re not in the entertainment business, so I understand if you’re not keen on filming.


    ”


    “Oh, right.


    ” Pierson inquired, “Can I help you with something?”


    “Yes, there’s a bit of trouble.


    ”


    After Hannah shared her situation, there was a noticeable pause on the line.


    “So, you reached out because of this.


    ”


    Pierson was mumbling to himself on the phone, his face twisted in displeasure.


    “If this is a hassle for you, just forget it.


    ”


    “No issue at all.


    ” Pierson responded, “I had no intentions of attending.


    ”


    Suddenly, Pierson’s tone turned cold.


    “I got a call from Archer Group’s entertainmentpany for a business meeting.


    It turned out to be a ruse to get me there.


    I wondered why they picked a singing venue for business.


    ”


    Hannah realized that even artists face tough situations.


    “If Archer Group is going to pressure you, feel free to turn down my suggestion.


    ”


    “It’s merely a business coboration.


    ” Pierson wasn’t bothered.


    He had started his ownpany over thest six months.


    He was well-regarded, drawingrge audiences in both films and TV shows.


    Tired of acting, he was eager to shift his career focus to directing and behind-the-scenes work.


    Yet, Pierson didn’t share these thoughts with Hannah.


    Instead, he assured her in a warm tone, “Don’t worry, Hannah.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    Although I’m shooting a program here in Valmere, I won’t attend.


    ”


    “Thank you.


    ” Hannah smiled.


    “I’ll treat you to dinner when we’re both free.


    ”


    Pierson burst into Laughter on the other end of the phone and asked directly, “Hannah, you’re not just being polite, are you? Does that mean you’ll always be busy?”