THE DISABLED HEIRESS, MY EX-HUSBAND WOULD PAY DEARLY.
Chapter 29

Chapter 29: 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."

She paused, glancing back at Cora, watching her carefully. "I’ve got a lot of issues pending there. A lot of moving pieces, and some of them... they aren’t as simple as they seem. But I’ll handle them. Just like I handle everything else."

There was a strength in her voice, a resolve that Cora couldn’t help but respect. She had no doubt that Malisa was more than capable. But even with all that confidence, there was a glimmer of something else behind her eyes—a sense of responsibility and an understanding of what was truly at stake.

Malisa wasn’t just taking on MK Entertainment. She was facing something much bigger.

She turned back toward Cora, a finality in her words. "I’ve got to deal with these issues, but don’t worry about me. I’ve got this."

At that moment, Malisa’s eyes lingered on Cora’s face a little longer than usual. She could see it clearly—beneath Cora’s calm and confident expression was hesitation. It wasn’t that Cora didn’t care. In fact, Malisa knew she cared too much. But this... this wasn’t something Cora truly wanted to be involved in.

Yet, despite the reluctance quietly hiding behind her eyes, Cora still stood there, trying her best to remain composed. Malisa admired that. She understood the pressure Cora was under. People always expected her to have all the answers, to solve problems just because of the position she held. But Malisa also knew that even the strongest sometimes needed a push—or at the very least, someone to stand beside them.

"You don’t want to do this," Malisa said softly, a slight smile tugging at the edge of her lips, "I can see it. I know this isn’t your idea of fun."

Cora didn’t respond immediately. Her eyes briefly dropped to the floor, then lifted again to meet Malisa’s. She didn’t deny it—and that silence said more than words ever could.

"But," Malisa continued, "you’re still going to give it your best. I know you will. Because deep down, you want everything to go well. Not for show... but because you care about the outcome."

She reached over and gently placed a hand on Cora’s arm, as if trying to pass some of her own strength through the gesture.

"And that’s why I’m going to need your help," Malisa added.

Immediately Cora blinked in confusion. "Help with what?"

"MK Entertainment," Malisa said firmly, her tone shifting. "There’s something happening over there that’s starting to become a serious issue."

At that moment Cora’s brows furrowed slightly, her mind quickly shifting into problem-solving mode.

Malisa didn’t waste time. "Their biggest actor—Samuel Callum—is becoming a handful. He’s not just talented, he’s a star. But recently, he’s been causing problems. Going around with top actresses, getting into personal scandals... and he’s proving very difficult to control."

Upon hearing what Malisa just said, Cora’s expression changed. She had heard of Samuel Callum, who hasn’t heard of him, the most famous actors, someone all of the young and older girls would do anything for him, and when anyone tries to come for him, and try to belittled him it’s definitely going to backfired because of his fans, Everyone know that so he’s off limits. He was the face of MK Entertainment, the man whose smile could sell out theaters and whose presence in a drama could guarantee record-breaking views. But she also knew his reputation for being impulsive, unpredictable—and lately, reckless.

"And now," Malisa continued, "we need him to sign a new contract."

There was a pause.

"But," she said with a sigh, "it’s not going to be easy. Not with how he’s been lately. He’s stalling, making unreasonable demands, surrounding himself with women who influence his decisions, and honestly... he knows we need him."

At that moment Malisa met Cora’s eyes again.

"I wouldn’t be asking if it wasn’t important. But we need to handle this quickly, before his behavior gets worse... and before MK’s reputation suffers, although we’ll not miss him that much, but his reputation and high class made him hot cake in the entertainment industry."