52 A Star's Dilemma

Bella's agent, Carl, was in a quandary. He knew about the turmoil Bella had caused and understood that aiding her could jeopardize his own position in the industry. Yet, he was also aware that most of Bella's entanglements were orchestrated by the company and himself. Bella's relentless ambition to reach the top had led her into murky waters. Carl wasn't intimidated by Bella herself – a waning actress struggling to stay relevant. It was her potential to expose the secrets about their dealings with prominent music producer, Alex, that worried him. But, if Bella could somehow collaborate with the renowned musician, Maxwell, there might be a chance to salvage her dwindling fame. Maxwell, known for his uncompromising nature, was a tough nut to crack. Carl pondered the idea of pairing him with Bella, a move Maxwell would surely find distasteful given her complete lack of musical background. After much deliberation, Carl decided to contact Maxwell's representative, Tom. In the cutth