Chapter 29
At that moment, a genuine smile tugged at the corner of Malisa’s lips, the kind of smile that came from knowing she had already made up her mind. She didn’t even flinch when she looked at Cora, her eyes gleaming with an air of calm determination.
"You’re right, Cora," Malisa said softly, her voice steady yet full of quiet confidence. "I’ve already accepted the stress long before it even began."
She took a deep breath, the weight of everything still there but somehow lighter. The pressure of the situation, of what was to come, no longer seemed as daunting as it had when she first heard about it.
Cora watched her, her expression unreadable, and for a moment, Malisa thought she might have said too much. But no, this was who she was. This was Malisa: someone who faced challenges head-on without hesitation.
"Even if you could cut off my head, I’d still be here," Malisa continued with a chuckle, but it wasn’t a light one. It was the kind of laugh that carried years of experience. "You know, it’s not like I have anything to worry about."
The tension in the room shifted, a subtle change in the air. Malisa wasn’t just talking about the current situation; it was a declaration. She had long been used to battles, to stepping into situations where the odds were stacked against her. There was nothing that would break her now.
Turning slightly, Malisa’s gaze softened, and she spoke again, more serious this time. "I just came back from MK Entertainment."
Cora raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued. "MK Entertainment?" she asked, her voice tinged with a mixture of curiosity and skepticism. "Isn’t that the place where everyone wants to be signed?"
Malisa nodded, her gaze distant for a moment as she thought about all the work yet to be done. "Yes. MK Entertainment is the biggest in the country. It’s where the top stars, the best actors and actresses, dream of signing. And it’s all under their umbrella."