67 Rivalries and Revelations

Jada was right about Alex's unusual behavior. It was apparent that he had changed since the divorce, now showing an interest in reconnecting with Emma. However, Emma was giving him the cold shoulder, leaving Alex struggling to express himself. "Let's focus on resolving the current issues first," Emma suggested. She approached the manager to understand the root cause of the blacklist issue. It turned out to be the result of their rivals stirring trouble. Emma saw this as an opportunity to address weaknesses and improve. "Few celebs are without blemishes. We need to up our game to compete with the industry giants," the manager confided. Emma proposed a plan to counter their opponents. "Let’s uncover any misdeeds they might be hiding. Once we have evidence, we'll hand it over to the authorities and go public with our connection to the main office." The manager, encouraged by Emma's support, agreed to take action. He also inquired about releasing the magazine featuring Emma