Jackson Zane was a smart person. While on the road, South Grant briefly explained the current situation at Aetherium, and Jackson Zane understood South Grant’s intentions.
Although they were using Shawn Grant to deal with Miles Grant for now, South Grant also held something in reserve against Shawn Grant.
Between South Grant and Shawn Grant, Jackson Zane was definitely on South Grant’s side.
Once they reached Caleb Holt’s apartment, Jackson Zane stood at Caleb Holt’s door, glanced uneasily at South Grant, with a look of hesitation.
South Grant noticed Jackson Zane’s expression from the corner of his eye, knowing that while Jackson Zane claimed to be indifferent, his heart was actually full of anxiety.
After all, Caleb Holt being wronged and denounced by the entire internet had some connection to Jackson Zane.
Now that Jackson Zane was to manage Caleb Holt, especially since South Grant had poached him rather than it being part of Jackson’s original plan, this situation made Jackson Zane feel somewhat apprehensive.
"Alden, didn’t you just say downstairs that when you were bringing out an A-list star, Caleb Holt was still playing with mud? Why do you seem a bit nervous now?"
"Who’s nervous? Who said I was nervous? I’m just afraid that kid might hold a grudge against me and resist my arrangements in the future."
Many artists stop listening to their agents once they become famous.
Zhao Yingjie easily manipulated Caleb Holt before, so he wasn’t sure about how their relationship would work moving forward.
South Grant patted Jackson Zane on the shoulder and smiled:
"Alden, just rest assured. I can’t vouch for other things, but in terms of magnanimity and capacity, Caleb Holt possesses them. It is a duty to serve those in power. Before, with Rhythm of the Heart’s hidden needle, Alden followed orders to bring down Caleb Holt. Alden achieved that, which shows his skill. No one will hold it against Alden or try to make things difficult for you. Rest easy."
Listening to South Grant’s words, Jackson Zane felt an indescribable sensation.
It was as if, amid a foggy path, he suddenly saw a glimmer of light.
He had been in the agent business for 15 years, starting straight out of college.
From being a rookie who received scornful looks to becoming a seasoned agent who had managed many top stars, he always thought he was successful.
But only when he was dismissed by Vanguard did Jackson Zane suddenly realize he was nothing, and he remembered what Quincy Irving said to him.
At that time, he argued with Quincy Irving, claiming he was much more valuable than Hugo Lynch and had worked hard even if there were no major achievements.
He had served the company for 15 years, and did Quincy Irving really value no past sentiments at all?
Quincy Irving said then that Jackson Zane’s ability to manage those artists was entirely due to the company’s resources and the artists’ own efforts. His role as an agent was merely intermediary, his success was just luck, and he truly overestimated himself.
Quincy Irving’s denial left Jackson Zane extremely angry at the time, but also helpless.
He had devoted all his energy to the company, even using a company-registered Weibo account.
Once something happened, the company reclaimed the Weibo account, and he lost his basic right to voice even his opinions.
The recording was his, and he had to bear all the accusations.
Without the ability to speak for himself on Weibo, even if he did, no one would believe him.
Vanguard would suppress all his statements. Jackson Zane was despondent at that moment.
At that time, South Grant stood before him as he lay prostrate on the ground.