Chapter 175

Ryan Bennett quickly put his panic back under wraps and shrugged nonchalantly. “You’re overthinking it. It’s just a regular performance fee.” He arched a brow with a mocking smirk. “Guess Miss Anderson’s rate isn’t that impressive, huh?” Alice didn’t even flinch at his words. She let out a cold chuckle. “Performance fee? Since when do legit gigs pay through some shady overseas account?” Ryan’s eyes narrowed slightly, then he tried to pivot the conversation. “Come on, after what happened last time, you’ve been trending online non-stop. If we keep working together, your popularity could go through the roof.” Alice smiled thinly, voice sharp and crystal clear. “And what, let me get dragged through the mud online until no one dares to hire me again? That’s your game plan?” The words had barely landed before Ryan shot up from his seat. “Don’t be so ungrateful! I’m giving you solid advice here—why twist my words?” Watching his over-the-top reaction, Alice’s eyes sharpened—she’d hit a nerve.