Chapter 15: The Meeting
At exactly two o’clock, Mason’s car pulled up in front of the Stellar Entertainment Group building in downtown. Sarah stared up at the tall glass tower, feeling her stomach flutter with nerves and excitement.
"Ready?" Mason asked, adjusting his tie.
Sarah nodded, smoothing down her professional black dress. She had chosen it carefully - elegant but not too flashy, confident but not arrogant. First impressions mattered in things like this.
The lobby of Stellar Entertainment was impressive. Marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and gold-framed photos of famous clients lined the walls. Sarah recognized most of the faces - movie stars, musicians, and celebrities she had only dreamed of working alongside.
"Mr. Liu," the receptionist smiled brightly when she saw Mason. "Mr. Wen is waiting for you on the top floor."
They rode the elevator in comfortable silence. Sarah could feel Mason’s presence beside her, solid and reassuring. Whatever happened in this meeting, she knew he would support her.
The elevator doors opened to reveal a luxurious office space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city. A tall, well-dressed Asian man in his forties approached them with a confident smile.
"Mr. Liu!" Zachary Wen extended his hand. "Good to see you again."
"Zachary," Mason shook his hand firmly. "Thank you for making time for this."
Zachary’s attention turned to Sarah, and she felt herself being evaluated by sharp, intelligent eyes. This was a man who had built careers and destroyed them with equal skill.
"And you must be Sarah Chen," Zachary said, offering his hand. "I’ve been following your situation closely. Very impressive how everything turned out."