Chapter 18. Privately and Professionally

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"Why is that Malis girl being allowed into Roommate Season 2?" As Dueng waits for Ariya, he asks Mongkut a question.

"It wasn't me, it was Alexandra."

"Why?"

"Just ask her."

Ariya and Olivia were summoned to Mongkut's office to discuss a contract for a popular international major brand. They are aware that Ariya and Olivia frequently visit each other's condos, even after the roommate has finished filming the final episode. Before moving on to the second season, they intend to host a farewell party for all of the fans, followed by a press conference, a photo shoot, and a dinner for the crew.

"Because she's the current headline, P'Alex decided to bring her up because it would draw attention to those who are questioning her behavior. She even included another doctor influencer, a psychiatrist. P'Alex didn't do it for the money; she did it for fun." Ariya answered Dueng's question the moment she stepped into Mongkut's office.

"She's shrewd." Mongkut chuckles, asking, "Where's Olivia?"

"In the restroom." Ariya is seated on the sofa in Mongkut's office, arranging all the food she recently purchased. It's mostly her favorite food and Olivia's; Mongkut just sees the food while taking a deep breath, compromising.

The girls have made a decision. Olivia is going to pursue her dream in the entertainment industry. After a discussion with Ariya, they have decided to support each other in achieving their dreams. Especially for Olivia, who is still young and new to the industries. Andrea has chosen the model path and will focus on modeling or runway, both on an international and Thai scale; she doesn't want to keep everything she has with Alexandra a secret. And Jimena chose to decline the opportunity in favor of finding a new way to be an influencer or doing something else; she wanted to follow Maximillan if he competed worldwide. Alex covered the cost of the contract breach for Andrea, while Jimena and Maximillan split the penalty for her contract.

When Andrea decided to back off and concentrate on her modeling career, Mongkut was a little let down and even put the blame on Alexandra. However, Andrea resisted and informed him that whatever the decision, it was hers and that Alexandra had given her the freedom to make it. She decided to be with Alexandra and pursue a career that would enable her to do so. Remaining in the entertainment industry may result in pressure to stay single until the contract ends. Many fans and prospective brand partners prefer them to be single, as publicly being in a relationship could affect job opportunities.

"And don't tell me I'm chasing money; this is hard for me. I simply can't bring myself to tell myself lies about her or about us." Andrea firmly stated, "I'm not a trophy wife; don't call me that."

"Yet you decided to break the agreement."

"Being a model doesn't always require me to lie about who I'm dating. I can't lie; I will not. It's irritating to witness people or other women trying to covet her. She belongs to me, and that's all that matters." Andrea speaks in a stern voice, and Mongkut takes a deep breath. She likes Andrea. The young woman has so much potential; he has a long plan with her, but entertainment in Thailand doesn't really give the young actors or actresses the freedom to be themselves or to show off whom they love.

"If that's what you want, Andrea, I couldn't say anything else." He smiled and sipped his tea. "You have so much potential, Andrea."

"Give your extra attention to Olivia; she has more potential than I do, and I'm already engaged to the heir of a business mogul; you don't have to worry about me. She's just the girlfriend of my fiance's sister; give her a chance." Andrea laughed, and Mongkut couldn't believe what he heard and laughed.

"You're really fit as Alex's partner." He gave her his best laugh.

"Thank you, and good day to you, Khun Mongkut." She gave him her regards and slowly walked out of his office.

"Good day, Andrea; best of luck to you."

Mongkut stares at Andrea's portfolio. Seeing the numbers, the money he received from the contract's penalty is only 1/3 of the money he used to bail them out of their previous company. But Alexandra is already making a list until the end of the year, with big brands from Europe, movie deals for Olivia and Ariya, and more to actually make Olivia and Ariya's schedule full until the end of the year and return the money the company lost within two months of work.

"She's really squeezed them dry; there's no mercy even for her own sister." Despite his laughter, he is still aware that there are days off each month. These days provide them with the opportunity to attend a mental health retreat for two days, have a medical checkup, and have the opportunity to rest and do whatever they choose. Alexandra is known for being strict and money-oriented, but she also prioritizes protecting her assets. Despite the fact that Alexandra has always been a workaholic, she is becoming less and less workaholic because of meetings with Andrea. As a result, she has more time for her friends and family.

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