Chapter 987 - 979: Vest Dropped 3

Chapter 987: Chapter 979: Vest Dropped 3

"Mm."

She was about to call Ethan Ford, but he called her first.

Tiana Thorne immediately answered the phone.

Ethan Ford asked, "Tiana, did you see Irma Maddox’s Weibo post?"

"Yeah, I just saw it. Brother Fourteen, is what she said true?"

Ethan fell silent for a moment before saying, "She used to be known as ’Youthful Irma’ in the book circle. Back then, I didn’t have many readers, and she was one of them. She would come by every day to comment, read, and accompany me for a long time."

Tiana didn’t interrupt him, waiting for him to continue.

"Later, when ’If Love Were a Dream’ was updated, she got the first comment. I could see she genuinely liked my book. She left a message saying if she ever became a star, she would want to play the female lead in my story. I replied with a thank you."

Tiana frowned slightly. "In her view, that thank you meant agreement."

"I never imagined she would become a star. At that time, I was grateful for her support and didn’t want to upset her."

Irma Maddox has liked Brother Fourteen for so many years; it’s not worth creating animosity.

Tiana frowned slightly and asked, "Do you really want her to play the female lead?"

Ethan said firmly, "For other books, perhaps, but not this one. It can only be you. If it wasn’t you, I wouldn’t agree to sell the rights."

"The people who stood by you through tough times are the ones you shouldn’t let down. Although her current actions are leveraging past sentiments, it doesn’t erase her sincere affection back then."

Ethan noted that she didn’t seem upset about Irma Maddox’s long post. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I’m considering turning ’If Love Were a Dream’ into a movie and letting her play the female lead with my own investment. What do you think?"

"Sure, didn’t she express her wish to play the lead in that book? Now, we can fulfill her dream. Many web dramas adapted from novels are particularly popular; it’s an opportunity for her, and it also thanks her for years of support."

Ethan pursed his lips, "I’ll let Sid Ford handle it then."

"No need, I’ll take care of it. Besides, I’m the president of Zenith Media now, and I need to produce some shows. Sell me the rights, and I’ll make her the lead, returning the favor."

Ethan didn’t object: "Mm."

"Then leave it to me."

"Alright."

After hanging up, May Sloane grumbled discontentedly, "She did it on purpose. The project being adapted for film and TV is ’To My Most Loved You,’ and her original wish was to be the lead in ’If Love Were a Dream.’ Now she’s changing her tune; it’s disloyal."

Tiana pursed her lips and said, "It’s fine. Didn’t I mention earlier? She was with Brother Fourteen from the very beginning, so let’s fulfill her dream. Of course, if she tries to take advantage, we’ll deal with that then."

May continued to grumble, still feeling uneasy, "There were others who accompanied Ethan Ford on his journey, too, yet no one else is using past sentiments as moral leverage. Hmph."

Tiana knew she was protective, but as president of Zenith Media, fulfilling Irma Maddox’s wish was as easy as lifting a finger.

No need to create animosity after all, she was a reader of Brother Fourteen.

At midnight, Tiana made an official announcement.

Reposting the book link with a caption.

"Thank you, @EthanFord, for giving life to ’To My Most Loved You,’ and thank you, @AidenShaw, for playing the male lead Sid Ford. Tiana Thorne takes the role of the female lead Ashley Thorne. Please look forward to it."