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Chapter 446 — A Dangerous Alliance · Oct 11, 2026

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403 Chapter 403 — Ginger’s Invitation 2026-10-11
404 Chapter 404 — The Nearly Completed Tiger Language Translator 2026-10-11
405 Chapter 405 — First Impressions of Mumbai 2026-10-11
406 Chapter 406 — Kingo 2026-10-11
407 Chapter 407 — The Eternals 2026-10-11
408 Chapter 408 — The Purpose of the Meeting? 2026-10-11
409 Chapter 409 — Insights from Brainwave Research 2026-10-11
410 Chapter 410 — Kingo’s Request 2026-10-11
411 Chapter 411 — Henry’s Requirement 2026-10-11
412 Chapter 412 — Indian Cuisine 2026-10-11
413 Chapter 413 — The Secret of the Eternals 2026-10-11
414 Chapter 414 — A Research Bottleneck 2026-10-11
415 Chapter 415 — Australia 2026-10-11
416 Chapter 416 — The Place of Seclusion 2026-10-11
417 Chapter 417 — Two Generals of the Eternals 2026-10-11
418 Chapter 418 — Diagnosis 2026-10-11
419 Chapter 419 — The Solution 2026-10-11
420 Chapter 420 — Sound-Absorbing Steel 2026-10-11
421 Chapter 421 — Vibranium Jewelry 2026-10-11
422 Chapter 422 — ’Rich and Naive, Easy Target!’ 2026-10-11
423 Chapter 423 — The Audition Invitation 2026-10-11
424 Chapter 424 — Progress on the Secret Research 2026-10-11
425 Chapter 425 — An Upgrade in Treatment 2026-10-11
426 Chapter 426 — An Unexpected Invitation 2026-10-11
427 Chapter 427 — The Mystikos Sect 2026-10-11
428 Chapter 428 — A Cannibal’s Patron 2026-10-11
429 Chapter 429 — Reporting Matters 2026-10-11
430 Chapter 430 — The Mysterious Banquet 2026-10-11
431 Chapter 431 — Gitano Dragoneiti 2026-10-11
432 Chapter 432 — The Real Game Begins 2026-10-11
433 Chapter 433 — Temptation 2026-10-11
434 Chapter 434 — The Impatient Fool 2026-10-11
435 Chapter 435 — Parting on Bad Terms 2026-10-11
436 Chapter 436 — Uneasy Days 2026-10-11
437 Chapter 437 — The Threat Emerges 2026-10-11
438 Chapter 438 — Happy Birthday 2026-10-11
439 Chapter 439 — A Problem Pressing Close 2026-10-11
440 Chapter 440 — Visiting Château du Jonchet 2026-10-11
441 Chapter 441 — Making the Request 2026-10-11
442 Chapter 442 — The Recommended Candidate 2026-10-11
443 Chapter 443 — A Private Morning Concert 2026-10-11
444 Chapter 444 — The Black-and-White Witch 2026-10-11
445 Chapter 445 — Terms of Alliance 2026-10-11
446 Chapter 446 — A Dangerous Alliance 2026-10-11
447 Chapter 447 — Givenchy’s Legacy 2026-10-11
448 Chapter 448 — Three Busy WomenNo 2026-10-11
449 Chapter 449 — Katie Earns Her Keep 2026-10-11
450 Chapter 450 — Fitting 2026-10-11

Chapter 446: Chapter 446 — A Dangerous Alliance

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”So you’re Charlize Theron?” Cruella asked, already reaching out to pinch and prod her face. ”Any cosmetic work done?”

Charlize didn’t slap her hand away, but her expression turned cold.

”No money. No surgery.”

”Hollywood, hm.” Cruella even removed her gloves and began feeling along Charlize’s figure without hesitation. ”I do need a proper clothes hanger—someone who can carry a theme—for ads and editorial shoots.

”If you cooperate, providing you with gowns won’t be a problem. As for how long... that depends on your performance.”

---

J.J. Harris quickly stopped Charlize from responding and stepped forward instead.

”If my client is to shoot advertisements and editorials, how are you planning to structure compensation?”

Cruella glanced at her with clear disdain.

”And you are?”

”J.J. Harris. Charlize Theron’s agent. And don’t even think about suggesting unpaid work. If you damage her commercial value, it won’t reflect well on your brand either.”

---

Fashion wasn’t like film.

In film, producers and directors prided themselves on doing more with less—small budgets, big results. What happened inside large productions was another matter entirely.

But fashion?

Fashion never asked how to save money.

It asked how to spend it—and spend it lavishly.

Luxury was built on excess: materials, labor, marketing. If those were cheap, the product itself couldn’t claim to be high-end.

So if Cruella had Charlize work for free, she’d devalue her own brand—and drag Charlize’s market value down with it.

A lose-lose scenario.

---

Cruella understood that perfectly.

Which meant she couldn’t argue.

”Tch. Sharp agent,” she muttered.

---

At this point, it was no longer Givenchy’s place to intervene.

His role was done.

As for supporting Cruella’s inheritance claim, a verbal stance was enough—no contracts required.

So he let the three women continue their verbal duel and led the men toward a small bar table in the meeting room.

---

These rooms were often used for private negotiations during events, so they were stocked with upside-down clean glasses and bottles of whisky and brandy.

Givenchy poured drinks for everyone.

Introductions followed.

Henry spoke first:

”I’m Henry Brown, CEO of Stark Pictures. A pleasure to meet you both.”

The tall, thin man tipped his hat.

”Jasper Badun.”

The shorter, heavier one removed his hat and attempted a polite bow.

”Horace Badun.”

Henry raised a brow. ”Brothers?”

They exchanged a glance and shook their heads.

”No. Orphans. The nun who took us in gave us the same surname. Whether we’re actually related... we don’t know.”

Henry nodded.

”Fair enough. No offense—but my background isn’t much different. Unknown parents. Same story.

”So we rely on ourselves, right?”

They clinked glasses.

---

Henry took a sip, then asked:

”So what exactly do you do for Ms. de Vil?”

Jasper answered, glancing at Horace:

”Officially, assistants. In reality? Everything that isn’t design.

”Cruella’s brilliant—but her mouth gets her into trouble. Without us as muscle, she’d have been beaten to death by now.”

Henry blinked.

”...You’re more honest than I expected.”

Horace shrugged.

”You could say that in front of her too. She wouldn’t care. At most, she’d treat it like background noise.”

Jasper nodded in agreement.

---

Givenchy raised his glass.

”A designer having conviction is not a bad thing. If you let critics sway you too easily, you lose your vision—and eventually yourself.”

They drank.

---

Henry glanced toward the women.

The argument had escalated—fast.

Even as Charlize’s agent, J.J. should have handled things alone.

But Cruella’s presence was overwhelming. Her tone relentless.

It took both women just to hold their ground.

And Cruella’s words?

Infuriating.

Charlize had already snapped back several times, unable to stay silent.

---

”They’ll be okay... right?” Henry muttered.

Jasper waved it off.

”Relax. Cruella doesn’t hit first. Unless someone else does.”

Henry frowned.

”She’s always like this... in collaborations?”

Horace answered bluntly:

”No. No one can tolerate her.

”Outside of runway shows—where models are contractually obligated—she wears her own designs and shoots her own editorials.”

That... made perfect sense.

---

Henry turned to Givenchy.

The older man raised both hands quickly.

”I had no idea it was this bad. I only heard she was looking for a brand ambassador recently—that’s why I recommended her.”

Horace added, unfiltered as ever:

”She’s in her forties now. Even with good maintenance, she can’t compete with younger faces.

”I’ve been telling her to get a proper representative instead of doing everything herself.”

---

”—They’re fighting! They’re fighting!” Philippe suddenly shouted, slapping Henry’s arm.

Henry turned—

Just in time to see it.

Cruella had already thrown a punch.

Charlize’s hands were raised like claws, teeth clenched, ready to go for the face.

Only J.J. Harris, risking her life in between them, was barely holding the line.

---

Henry moved instantly.

He hoisted Charlize over his shoulder and pulled her back.

The Badun brothers grabbed Cruella and dragged her away as well.

Distance—finally.

No physical fight.

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But distance didn’t cool anything down.

If anything—

Without fists, their words got sharper.

Much sharper.

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