Chapter 167: Lucas's Expression Darkened

Lucas’s expression darkened. “I can accelerate your company’s expansion.”

“Hmm?” Sienna finally sensed something unusual. “Is there a problem?”

Why was he suddenly offering to speed up her company’s growth? He had never mentioned it before. Lucas’s face grew stern, but just as he was about to speak, Sienna’s phone rang. She answered immediately. “Sienna,” Owen’s tense voice came through, “what exactly happened? Why is the entire industry blacklisting you?” Major brands had been competing to collaborate with her after last night’s events, but all offers vanished within hours.

Sienna frowned. “Blacklisted? Today? I haven’t done anything...” Her voice trailed off as she recalled the incident with Reginald and Giselle. “Less than an hour? That’s impressively fast,” she murmured, genuinely surprised.

“So you did cause trouble. How did you manage to get the entire entertainment industry to boycott you in one day?” Owen asked, utterly confused.

Lucas’s intense gaze remained fixed on Sienna, his brow furrowed. He wanted answers too. Sienna twirled a strand of her hair, offering a faint smile. “It was nothing serious,” she explained casually, “though I might have provoked a conflict between Reginald and Giselle...” Owen was speechless. Those two were notoriously difficult personalities. He remembered specifically warning Sienna about them, yet she deliberately stirred trouble between them? Unbelievable.

“Lay low for now. I’ll handle damage control.” Owen ended the call abruptly.

Sienna set her phone aside and noticed Noah watching her with an amused expression. She gently ruffled his hair. “My sweet Noah, eat well and grow strong. If anyone bullies you, tolerate it twice but never a third time. Fight back exactly like Mommy does.”

“Okay!” Noah nodded enthusiastically, already imagining himself standing up to villains just like his mother.

Sienna then turned her attention back to Lucas. “You were saying? You want to help Crownlight Entertainment expand faster?” Lucas saw no reason for subtlety and nodded firmly. “It’s the most efficient solution currently.”

“But Owen and Logan are still conducting interviews. They’re building a dedicated team from scratch—people who share our vision, possess strong teamwork, and demonstrate loyalty. Only with the right foundation can we achieve sustainable growth, and that requires time,” Sienna countered.

Building a company was like constructing a building—the foundation determined its stability. They couldn’t afford to compromise on integrity for short-term gains. Lucas had always viewed her as ambitious, but he was pleasantly surprised by her maturity during this crisis. “I agree. A successful company requires a solid team. They can take their time selecting members, but leave the rest to me,” he assured. With the Harrington family’s influence, no one would dare boycott Sienna. Even without formal intervention, public opinion would shift simply by featuring her image on their properties.

“No need to rush,” Sienna responded calmly. “This isn’t worth deploying excessive force. I have everything under control. Your intervention isn’t necessary.”

“Explain your plan.” Lucas’s piercing eyes studied her as if attempting to read her thoughts.

“Yes, Mommy! Tell us! Daddy will worry endlessly otherwise,” Noah chimed in supportively, deciding to advocate for his father. He added earnestly, “When you were detained, Daddy couldn’t sleep at all!”

An inexplicable tension suddenly filled the room between Lucas and Sienna.