“These guys… if you don’t keep them in check for three days, they’ll turn the place upside down…” Brian Bennett gritted his teeth.

A silly, timid voice piped up, “Actually, we’re also using our real names…” Before she could finish, someone covered her mouth. Anyone with a bit of sense could see that Brian Bennett was in a bad mood, and the only one who would dare add fuel to the fire was the always-a-beat-behind Tiffany Baker, stage name Tiffany, also known as Silly T.

Seeing Tiffany blinking her big, moon-like eyes in confusion, Brian Bennett’s frustration instantly vanished, and instead, he started to laugh. Maybe it was because he was now standing before his former idols in such a reversed position, but for some reason, just seeing them put him in a good mood.

With his smile, the atmosphere immediately warmed up. The girls, one by one, also showed relieved smiles.

Lauren Carter felt relieved on the side. He was a sly old fox himself—how could he not notice that Brian Bennett’s attitude toward Girls’ Generation was a bit different? Hmm… maybe he’s interested in one of them? Lauren Carter had heard of Young Master An’s reputation as a playboy. Glancing at the girls, Lauren Carter’s gaze landed on Emma Clark. An had chatted with her first just now—did that mean something? Lauren Carter pondered.

Emma Clark was his main star, the one he’d invested countless resources in. If anyone else showed any covetous intent, Lauren Carter would throw them out without hesitation. But if Brian Bennett was interested… Lauren Carter rubbed his chin, his thoughts wandering.

So-called “special protection” was just waiting for the highest bidder. In the eyes of politicians and businessmen, nothing couldn’t be used as a bargaining chip, and Lauren Carter had both identities.

Brian Bennett naturally had no idea what dirty thoughts were running through Lauren Carter’s mind at that moment. In fact, ever since he went to America, starting a business hadn’t been easy and took up so much of his energy that he was no longer as wild and reckless as he’d been in college. Meeting Girls’ Generation this time, at least for now, he really didn’t have any special thoughts. After chatting briefly with the girls, seeing it was getting late, he said, “You all go to the practice room and get ready first. I’ll talk with President Carter for a bit and then come over.”

The girls all bowed in unison, looking like obedient children as they shuffled out the door. As soon as the door closed, Jessica Reed leaned against the wall, holding her forehead, and said, “Ah! Brian OPPA’s aura is so strong, I couldn’t say a single word from start to finish. Ah~~” Before she finished, she suddenly jumped as if she’d seen a ghost—there was a huge, tower-like Black man by the wall grinning at them.

Ashley Carter hurriedly hugged her and quickly said, “Mr. Tiger, I’m sorry, my friend didn’t mean it.”

Tiger? Eight curious gazes turned to her. This Black man was Brian OPPA’s bodyguard, right? Since when did Ashley know him? Gossip time!

Ashley Carter was sweating under their stares, and Tiger cleverly added, “Oh, little one, did you sleep well last night?”

Ashley Carter felt like she was about to be burned to a crisp by her sisters’ gossip fire, so she quickly changed the subject: “Mr. Tiger, aren’t you supposed to be protecting Brian OPPA? What if something unexpected happens while you’re standing out here?”

Tiger gave her a look as if she were an idiot: “Lauren Carter is alive and well, why would I want him dead?”

Tiffany didn’t get it: “Aren’t you supposed to protect Brian OPPA? Why would you say the president wants to die…”

So the “are you stupid” look shifted to her.

Tiger, feeling intellectually superior, of course didn’t bother to explain, just boasted, “Even outside the door, I can hear what’s going on. If anything happens, I’ll appear at the young master’s side like a hero!”

That’s so cringe… Can you really be a qualified bodyguard? The girls fell silent.

Unexpectedly, in that silence, they really did hear something from inside: “…It’s already like this, and you still want them to go to a concert in China? Aren’t you afraid of another black ocean?”

It was Brian Bennett’s voice, seemingly discussing their management strategy with Lauren Carter? The words “black ocean” sensitively triggered the girls’ nerves, and they all looked at Tiger for guidance. Tiger, relishing his rare moment of intellectual superiority, didn’t chase them away and let them eavesdrop at the door.

Lauren Carter’s voice came: “All of Korea thinks my strategy has backfired, and on the surface, Girls’ Generation really is on the verge of disbanding. But actually, I think it’s had an unexpectedly good effect. With Young Master An’s wisdom, you should understand what I mean.”

Brian Bennett chuckled, then nodded with a sigh: “Scandals are just a way to attract attention. No matter how many ANTIs it brings, the attention has definitely gone up. From that perspective, your strategy isn’t wrong. But no one expected something as unprecedented as the black ocean to happen. Of course, it was a blow the girls could hardly bear, but the attention they gained was also unprecedented—almost everyone in Korea is watching them, and there are plenty who sympathize. As long as they have the right song at this moment, their time to soar is coming. All you have to do is withstand the pressure from those idiots on the board.”

Lauren Carter’s eyes lit up: “Actually, everyone says I messed up this time, but only two people can see this far, and Young Master An is one of them. So you should know how much I value your creation this time.”