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 ...