The netizens who used to help Isabel scold her also began to comfort her. [Isabella, we misunderstood you. Your IQ really can’t compete with hers.][...]In short, everywhere Isabel looked, words scolding and mocking her.Among her friends, only Triss spoke up for her. [Isabel isn’t like that. I believe in her.]Then, a large number of people mocked and scolded Triss.Some of Isabel’s fans who continued to defend her were also drowned out by the netizens’ ridicule.Isabel felt dizzy after she finished seeing all this.She imagined being scolded before, but not by the entire Internet. Furthermore, they called her an escort, a fake lady, and even a high-class hooker...Her anger stuck in her throat. Just as she wanted to make a post to clarify and vent, Marcus, who was sitting in the passenger seat, took a phone call. After the call ended, he anxiously looked at Roland and said, “Young Master Rockwell, Rockwell Corporation’s stocks have fallen. The vice president wants to convene
“I’ll take you home first.”“No need. You go to Rockwell Corporation. I’ll go back by myself.”The seaside villa was far away, but Rockwell Corporation was located just past the downtown area from the airport.Roland did not say anything and just held her hand tightly.Only when the car was almost at the door did he say to her, “Rest well. I’ll deal with the matters online.”Isabel was just about to answer him when he wrapped his arms around her body.He bowed his head, kissed her on the lips, and whispered, “Trust me.”Isabel’s stifled mood lightened slightly as she smiled. “Okay.”She got out of the car and watched him get back into the car and head downtown. Then, she turned around and walked into the villa.The villa was still the same as before, both inside and outside.However, Martha most likely read what happened on the Internet. She walked out of the house just as Isabel entered the front door.She looked at Isabel with a somewhat complicated gaze.Isabel thought a
In his study, Master Rockwell laughed in satisfaction when he listened to the online news his assistant reported to him.Sitting next to him, Decker pursed his lips in silence.A short while later, when he heard that Isabel had publicly scolded Decker on social media, Master Rockwell was stunned and asked, “She publicly scolded Decker?”The assistant replied, “Yes. She might have guessed that it was him who spread those photos.”“Hmph, she’s not dumb.” Master Rockwell glanced at Decker and said doubtfully, “Won’t she be acknowledging her past with Decker if she does that? Isn’t she afraid that Roland will abandon her after finding out?”In Master Rockwell’s opinion, Isabel was just an actress who relied on financial backers to get to the top. She would shamelessly cling to Roland in order to get close to the Rockwells.The assistant was also a little puzzled.Decker, who was silent for a long time, took a breath and said, “Roland knew I was her ex a long time ago.”Master Rockw
Inside a large conference room in Rockwell Corporation.When Roland pushed in the door and entered, Decker and the rest of the shareholders had already taken their seats. He went straight to the seat at the head of the table and sat down.Decker smiled at him. “President Rockwell, what do you think about the drop in the stock price?”Everyone else stared at him.Roland glanced at Decker. “The price will rise when the online storm passes.”“What if it never passes?” Decker smiled. “Or what if Rockwell Corporation’s shares drop to rock bottom in the next few days?”At those words, the shareholders looked at Roland anxiously.“Yes, President Rockwell, you need to issue a statement.”“You can’t let Rockwell Corporation be ruined by public opinion against you.”Roland interrupted them in a cold voice, “I’m not the one who wants to ruin Rockwell Corporation.”The implications were obvious. Someone deliberately sparked the online public discussion. Who was it?Most shareholders gla
On the phone, Amanda said in a low voice, “Isabel, there are no more discussions about you on the Internet now.”Isabel was stunned. “At all?”“Yes. The trending news has been completely suppressed, but...”Isabel continued her words. “But the netizens aren’t buying it, and it’s having a counterproductive effect?”Amanda was afraid that Isabel would be upset and quickly said, “It’s okay, it’s just a temporary thing. As long as the news doesn’t start trending again, it’ll probably stop in a few days.”Isabel pursed her lips and asked, “Is there anything else?”If that was all, Amanda’s tone would not be that low.Amanda sighed. “All the work that I negotiated for you is gone.”Isabel had thought that it was something else. “I haven’t had any work for the past few months anyway. It doesn’t matter.”Amanda said somewhat wearily, “Isabel, I’ve tried everything I could think of...”“I know. Thank you, Amanda. I’ll solve this matter myself.” Before she could finish her words, she s
Roland silently pursed his lips. His face was cold as firm as before without any shifting emotions.The old man standing on the left could not help but shout, “What’s so great about that celebrity? She just has a pretty face! She can’t help you with anything, and now it’s her fault that you’re in this predicament. Why won’t you break up with her?”Roland’s eyes turned cold. “She didn’t do anything, much less harm me.”The old man was frightened by his expression and wanted to say something else but was pulled back by his companion.The other old man said to Roland, “Roland, we’re not asking you to really break up with her. Just pretend to break up. Make an announcement online that you’ve broken up with her, but you can still contact each other as you wish in private.”This was the best of both worlds for them.However, Roland’s expression turned hard, and he said in a firm and icy voice, “I won’t break up with her.”The two old men were frightened by his face and tone. After a m
It was late at night.Isabel lay naked in Roland’s arms and suddenly remembered what the two old men said to him before. She asked curiously, “Did the Houston family really try to set you and Clarice up together?”Roland wrapped his arm around her and hummed softly.Isabel could not help but look back at him and asked with a teasing smile, “Why didn’t you agree?”The Houstons were the most influential family in Southboro, and Clarice was the young lady of the family. She did not look too bad either. If he got together with her, Decker would not have taken Rockwell Corporation back then.Roland pinched her sly face and said with sincere eyes, “I didn’t like her.”Isabel smiled. “I thought she was the one who didn’t like you.”Everyone knew that Clarice liked Decker.Roland said without changing his expression, “She probably doesn’t like me either.”He did not like her anyway, so he naturally did not care about who she liked.Isabel laughed and wrapped her arms around his neck.
Isabel pursed her lips. “Mm.”Then, she took out her phone to call her father.The line rang until she almost got the busy tone, and then it was picked up.Isabel called out sweetly, “Dad.”“Mm.” Odell asked softly, “Do you need my help this time?”He obviously knew about the discussions about her on the Internet.Isabel pursed her lips and said, “I want you and Mom to come to Southboro.”“Okay.” Odell smiled. “Since I’ve chosen him as my son-in-law, I naturally can’t watch him being bullied.”Isabel smiled. “Thanks, Dad.”The call soon finished.Martha sat in the distance, looking at her.When Isabel finished the call, Martha walked up to her and asked, “Isabel, is your family okay?”“They’re fine.” After thinking about it, Isabel looked at her. “Didn’t Roland tell you about my family?”Martha smiled. “He said that your family is very kind.”“That’s all?”“Yes. Is something wrong?”“No.” Isabel smiled, then looked at Martha sincerely. “I want to tell you something abou