After drinking three glasses of wine, Diana’s cheeks turned rosy, and she began to feel a little dizzy. She jumped into the business talk with a smile on her red lips. “Hey, everyone, thanks for joining me. I’m here to ask for a favor. I really hope you’ll reconsider canceling the contract. If your companies are having issues, let me know. Emerald Artists Agency has your back; we’ll work it out.”

The men exchanged glances. They all seemed to share the same thought in the dimly lit room. They smiled, and one of them spoke up. “Well, there’s still some room for negotiation. We’re not trying to be difficult. If...