Stella was speechless."Are the standards for hiring entertainment reporters this low now? Can even the blind get the job?"Joe was speechless.Was his idol really this sarcastic in private?Felicity, who had been listening on the phone for a while, finally couldn't help but speak up, "Aren't those pictures of you and Leighton?"Stella replied, exasperated, "That's me and my brother.""But these photos really do look like Leighton, and isn't your brother driving Leighton's car?"Stella hadn't noticed what car Trevor was driving. If it was indeed Leighton's car. It was no wonder the paparazzi got it wrong.She reinstalled Facebook and checked the trending topics, feeling numb.The top entertainment headlines were all about Leighton's "affair."Things like #NewStarInvolvedInLeightonHallLoveLife#, #LeightonHallLoveLifeInCrisisOnAndOffScreenLoveTriangle#, #LeightonIsEatingWell#, #LoveAndIndifferenceAreSoObvious#...All sorts of absurd tags.Stella opened her Facebook, seeing 99
"Both actresses are so talented, how could they be blind enough to fall for him?""That's not fair. Leighton is quite handsome. It's just shocking he's this kind of person.""Aren't they all in the same production? Didn't Stella know Leighton and Nicole were dating? This makes her the third wheel, right?""Oh no! I really liked her, especially after the Sunlight Kindergarten incident. Her performance as the queen in 'The Palace' was outstanding. How could she become the other woman? Is there any celebrity left who isn't a disappointment?""Two gorgeous people; Leighton is living the dream. What did he do to deserve this?""Leighton only got close to Nicole for her resources. He's trying to break his contract with his agency, which has abandoned him. Without Nicole, how could he land roles with big directors? He's really just living off her."The comments only got worse, with most of them being outright insults.When Leighton and Nicole made their relationship public, fans on bot
Estelle paused before speaking, then finally said, "There's been some unpleasantness regarding the contract termination, and the company doesn't want Leighton to leave without consequences."It was evident that Estelle wasn't being entirely truthful with her. Estelle was smart and cautious. The chances of him confiding in Stella were slim as Leighton was still drunk.Stella pondered for a moment before saying, "I'll post a clarification on Facebook later. You can reach out to Nicole and have her explain the messy news online too. I'll handle the lawyer coordination from my end. The sooner we address this, the easier it will be to clear things up."The "affair" scandal surrounding Leighton was fabricated. However, what was true was dragging Leighton into the mud with allegations of "sexual harassment."Stella felt it wasn't solely the work of Leighton's agency.If she were Leighton's boss, a top-tier talent she had nurtured, she believed that even if he terminated his contract, his
Stella replied with a quick "yeah," then just before ending the call, she couldn't help but ask, "Hey, how did your chat with Ms. Cadman go?"Trevor hesitated for a moment, narrowing his eyes, "Is Keegan there with you?"Stella paused, glancing over at Keegan who was listening intently beside her, then cleared her throat lightly, "Nah, he's in the shower."Trevor, seeming unfazed, remarked, "Well, if he keeps running his mouth like that, tell him I might have to sew it shut for him next time."Keegan was speechless.Stella chuckled awkwardly, "He didn't have much to say, really..."Trevor didn't add anything more, simply advising her to get some rest before hanging up.After Trevor's unblurred photo surfaced, the rumors about Leighton's "affair" naturally fizzled out, leading people to believe that Stella and Leighton were indeed cousins. However, the "sexual harassment" allegations were still brewing.The girl accusing Leighton of harassment on Facebook went by the handle "Lit
When Nicole's request to join the stream came through, "Little Sweet Potato" hesitated for a moment, glancing instinctively to the side before quickly averting her gaze.Most people didn't pick up on this detail, but Stella did.It appeared that "Little Sweet Potato" wasn't alone in the livestream; someone seemed to be coaching her from the sidelines.Onlookers and fans eager to uncover the truth flooded the chat with messages."What a coward! Who hides behind their girlfriend when things get tough? I regret ever being his fan!""A person who can't handle a little heat—Leighton Hall is trash. What does Nicole see in him? Accept the request, let's hear her side of the story.""Sis, bring out the evidence and expose him! This guy doesn't deserve to be called an idol!""As long as we don't see that official statement in black and white, I'll always stand by him!""Being a fan has completely eroded any sense of morality."-Encouraged by the crowd, @Little Sweet Potato finally co
With a narrowed gaze, Nicole uttered, "None of you know about my mental illness, do you?"At those words, a collective shiver ran down everyone's spine.There had been rumors circulating before about Nicole. During the filming of a particular drama, she supposedly leaped from a six or seven-meter-high platform without any safety measures, resulting in multiple fractures, as if she were possessed.When questioned about why she jumped, she claimed to have heard someone calling her from below.While there was no video evidence to support these claims, they lingered as hearsay, easily dismissed. However, now that Nicole herself mentioned her mental illness, everyone immediately recalled this incident, sending chills down their spines.It was a clear warning, almost as if she were saying, "I have a mental illness, and even if I were to splash sulfuric acid on you, I'd walk away unscathed. Don't think I'm joking."Nicole's entrance into the call elevated the livestream to a whole new l
Leighton's brief feeling of gratitude disappeared in an instant.After finishing the police report and stepping outside, they were greeted by a throng of reporters and fans. The police presence at the station helped keep things orderly, maintaining a relatively stable situation.As Leighton guided Nicole to the car, someone suddenly called out his name, "Leighton!"Leighton glanced up.An egg-sized stone came hurtling toward him, catching him off guard. But before he could react, a figure leapt in front of him, shielding him from the blow—it was Nicole.The stone struck the back of her head, causing her to wince in pain as she stumbled forward. Instinctively, Leighton reached out to steady her.Nicole furrowed her brow, reaching up to touch the spot where she'd been hit. Her hand came away warm and wet, stained with blood.Leighton's hand trembled as he held hers, his face drained of color, looking ghastly.The assailant shouted angrily, "You mongrel! We worked hard to make you
Estelle was teetering on the edge; here he was, already swamped with online rumors, and now these two troublemakers had landed them in the police station!Dealing with Leighton's rebellious dog-like temper alone was challenging enough, and now there's another one. Damn it, making money had become increasingly tough!Despite his frustration, seeing Nicole and Leighton unconscious and covered in blood filled Estelle with immense worry."How is she?""She's not dead."Leighton rubbed the sore spot on his lower back and shot a glare at the woman pretending to be unconscious. "Haven't you had enough of acting?!"Nicole leisurely opened her eyes and chuckled, "So, how was my performance? Realistic enough?"Leighton snorted and couldn't resist glancing at the back of her head. Her thick hair provided excellent coverage, making it difficult to assess the extent of her injury. When that stone came flying at them earlier, it packed quite a punch; he could even hear the dull thud as it hit