As public figures, if they spread positive energy and inspire people, that’s admirable and worthy of respect.
But if their character is corrupt, they’re not far from being blacklisted.
A nation’s progress and strength have never come from entertainment, but from the scientists who work in obscurity and devote themselves silently.
Emily noticed my sudden silence and assumed she had struck a nerve. Her eyes gleamed with contempt.
“Daniel, stop spacing out. Just name your price.”
“Money, property—I can give you all of it. But I have one condition…”
I looked at her with interest.
“And what condition is that?”
A sly glint flickered in Emily’s eyes.
“You are not allowed to reveal anything about us to anyone.”
I stared at her coldly, my voice flat and devoid of emotion.
“And if I refuse?”
“Refuse?”
Her face darkened immediately.
“If you refuse, you might not walk out of this airport today.”
By then, crowds of fans had gathered around.
“Hey, old man up front, move it! Don’t block our Emily!”
“Yeah, seriously! How rude can you be, squeezing into the same lane as her?”
“Look at his shady face—he’s probably some paparazzi. Protect our sweet Emily!”
The louder the crowd grew, the more triumphant Emily looked.