Chapter 416: Chapter 416: Changing Owen Sinclair’s Future
Every time Ashley Shaw said a word, Owen Sinclair’s eyes lit up a bit more.
By the time Ashley Shaw finished speaking, Owen Sinclair’s eyes were shining as brightly as possible.
Even his hands started to tremble with excitement.
Ashley would forgive him, she wouldn’t blame him!
The truth was already on the tip of his tongue, but just as he was about to utter it, he swallowed it back rationally.
Because firstly, he couldn’t be sure whether Ashley Shaw was speaking from the heart or just trying to make him happy.
Secondly, today’s occasion was too casual, even if he wanted to formally recognize her, he needed to find a better, more appropriate setting to do so in front of many witnesses.
Only then would it be respectful enough to her.
It would also show how much he valued her.
He didn’t want Ashley Shaw to feel that her father didn’t value her.
Suppressing his happiness, Owen Sinclair asked, "Why did you ask me to dinner today without your friend?"
"My friend got tired from playing the past two days and went back to the hotel to rest."
Ashley Shaw was worried about how to bring up the topic of asking him not to sign Noelle York, and suddenly got inspired.
She paused and said, "Besides being tired, she’s also been in a bad mood."
Sure enough, Owen Sinclair asked, "Why is she in a bad mood? Did someone bully her?"
The daughter’s friends were his friends too, Owen Sinclair naturally cared.
Especially since Ariana Grant was indeed a good child, a bundle of joy.
Ashley Shaw immediately introduced the incident at the Chanel counter that day.
After speaking, she looked at Owen Sinclair and asked, "Uncle Owen, did you sign her? I feel like her character isn’t very reliable. If you sign her and she causes trouble for you later, that won’t be good."
Without waiting for Owen Sinclair to speak, Ashley Shaw continued, "Signing her is your freedom, I’m just reminding you, you can also pretend I never said this."
Owen Sinclair’s eyes were full of surprise.
He had thought of various reasons why Ashley Shaw might have asked him to dinner today, but had never considered it was for Noelle York.
So, was his daughter worried about him? Concerned that he might sign someone unfavorable, affecting himself?
Thinking about the possibility made Owen Sinclair feel jubilant.
He thought, if he checked the daily almanac before leaving today, it would certainly say: All endeavors are favorable, everything is auspicious.
Owen Sinclair forced himself to calm down, not to behave too unusually, as now was still not the time to explain everything.
At least, wait until Shane Coleman arrives in Aethelgard.
When he comes, if things change, he can help persuade Ashley Shaw.
"Ahem..."
Owen Sinclair cleared his throat, didn’t "betray" Ariana Grant, and merely said, "Thank you for reminding me. But I had already asked someone to investigate Noelle York long ago."
Ashley Shaw was a bit surprised.
She only heard Owen Sinclair continue:
"Leaving Noelle York’s character aside, her background is too complicated and unsuitable for this circle. Moreover, most importantly, she loves to mess around with relationships, which is a big taboo in my signing rules."
"So, I decided a couple of days ago not to sign her. Today, the assistant will notify everyone of the interview results."
Owen Sinclair said this, raised his wrist, and looked at his watch, saying, "At this time, she should have already received the email about not signing."
Ashley Shaw felt significantly relaxed.
However, she couldn’t show it too obviously, she simply smiled lightly and said, "That’s good, I was originally torn about whether to tell you this. In case she was just in a bad mood that day, resulting in slightly erratic behavior, wouldn’t I have delayed you in signing a good prospect?"
Owen Sinclair, amidst the joy of "daughter worried about him," noticed the sudden silence in the air, quickly snapped back to reality.
"How could that be? In this field, the last thing we lack is good prospects. Actually, I just signed two promising ones yesterday too. You have good taste, help me take a look. Their contracts haven’t been signed yet, if you think they’re fine, I’ll ask them to sign tomorrow."
Ashley Shaw was a bit flattered.
"I’ve only dealt with Noelle York, I’m truly not good at judging others..."
"Not asking you to judge, just look at their qualifications."
Owen Sinclair directly handed over his phone.
On it were the profiles of those two artists.
Ashley Shaw was initially just anxious, but now calm, she believed she could somewhat help Owen Sinclair.
After all, she’d returned from the future, if these people had been immensely popular, she’d definitely remember.
With this thought, Ashley Shaw took the phone and looked at it seriously.
The information showed the two people, a man and a woman, both of whom would become top stars in the future.
Moreover, these two artists would still have great reputations even a few years later.
Though they looked a bit immature now.
Ashley Shaw pushed the phone back, confidently saying, "I think both of them are nice, I quite like them. They seem like they’ll be a big hit."
"That’s good, then it’s settled."
Owen Sinclair said he hadn’t initially planned on signing these two because neither of them had formal education.
However, with not signing Noelle York, the number of new signees was too few, so he chose these two.
He said, "I initially planned to recommend these two to my former company. Although they lack formal training and their acting skills are still a bit immature, other conditions are good. But now since you think they’re excellent, then let’s sign them."
Ashley Shaw realized.
It turns out Owen Sinclair was actually hesitating about whether to sign these two individuals.
No wonder they eventually ended up at Owen Sinclair’s previous company in her past life, it was such a situation.
But it’s better now, Owen Sinclair also highly regarded them due to her and finally decided to sign them.
This counts as her having positive changes for those around her since her "rebirth."
"Uncle Owen."
"Hmm?"
"Thank you for trusting me."
"You kid! Don’t you know how good my relationship with Shane Coleman is? You have been kind to Shane, so naturally, you are my benefactor."
Ashley Shaw understood that it was because of this relationship that Owen Sinclair took special care of her.
But actually, she wasn’t truly kind to Shane Coleman, they began with conditions.
However, now she and Shane Coleman were indeed friends, so there was no need to explain.
The meal was enjoyable for both of them, except when Owen Sinclair suddenly brought up Warren Prescott while driving her home.
"Ashley, have you been in touch with Warren Prescott lately?"
Ashley Shaw’s expression in the passenger seat momentarily froze.
Although she quickly regained her composure, Owen Sinclair still caught it.
"Do you know?" Although it was phrased as a question, his tone was certain.
Now it was Ashley Shaw’s turn to be surprised.
"You know about it too?"
"Hmm."
Owen Sinclair nodded, mentioning the day they came to have dinner, the call he received from Lars Prescott.
He agreed to help Lars Prescott, not only because he liked Warren Prescott and felt grateful to the Prescott Family for raising Ashley Shaw for a year, but there was another important reason.
When Rosalind Lynch had schemed against Ashley Shaw at the Lynch Group’s party, Warren Prescott had helped Ashley.
Therefore, he remembered this kindness.
So, ultimately, it was all for Ashley Shaw.