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Emily was speaking with an older man as the party went on. He had neatly shaven white hair and held a glass of dark beer in his hand.
His name was Mark, and he was a senior executive at one of the biggest live entertainment and touring labels in the country.
They weren't just a basic record label; they were a responsible for booking stadiums, securing global sponsorships, and hosting the biggest musical tours in the industry.
Emily had approached him with a clear goal. She was trying to become closer to him to build connections. If Von was ever going to need touring infrastructure in the future, knowing men like Mark was a necessity.
But the older executive wasn't making things easy for her.
"I was surprised when I found out you're Von's agent, wow. I'm impressed... Miss Brooklyn."
Emily's eyes narrowed dangerously the second he called her by her last name. It was very clear he had recognized who she was.
