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
Leighton pursed his lips. "I'm 'dating' you because I wanted you to introduce me to directors. We have a contract, each taking what we need. It's not like I helped you, but you genuinely took a hit for me this time. Consider this a favor I owe you. If you need help in the future, just ask, and if I can do it, I'll definitely help you."Nicole paused, suddenly looking at the serious A-lister in front of her.She wondered, how could there still be such a simple-minded guy in this circle?Even though she had laid out many superior conditions at the time, being in a contract relationship with him was actually more of a disadvantage than an advantage for him. He wanted to film, wanted to meet big directors, and his cousin could help him with that. There was no need to get involved with her.After they "officially announced" their relationship, the comment section of Leighton's social media accounts visibly intensified with hostility.Just her being his "girlfriend" had received countle
He figured that Nicole must like him, which was why she got upset and cried when he said those hurtful things. If she didn’t like him, why would she block that stone for him? If she didn’t like him, why would she always tease him to get his attention? His words must have really hurt her.Leighton was feeling regretful when suddenly he heard a low chuckle beside him, which quickly turned into hearty laughter. Leighton turned to look and saw Nicole clutching her stomach, laughing so hard she was doubled over, tears streaming down her face, nearly out of breath.“Be honest, have you never been in a relationship before?” Nicole asked, still laughing, her face showing no signs of sadness, only teasing.Leighton realized he had been tricked by this crazy woman, and his face darkened. Estelle, in the front seat, was also laughing. He had thought this ferocious pit bull only acted tame in front of his cousin, but it seemed there was someone else who could tame him this way. Everyone had the
Was her skin always this thick? Love? Yeah, right. If she hadn’t come running over with that pale face begging him like her life depended on it, he wouldn’t have been bothered! He didn’t believe this shameless talk, and neither did the person on the other end of the phone, who even chuckled. “Stop being stubborn. Everyone in the family knows your type.”Nicole’s expression darkened as if she had thought of something unpleasant. She gripped her phone tightly, her knuckles turning white. She lowered her eyes and gave a light laugh. “It’s been so long, maybe you’ve forgotten.”“What?”Nicole said calmly, “My first love was a man. I initially liked men.”Leighton, sitting next to Nicole, could hear everything clearly because she had the speaker on. He glanced at Nicole, thinking, what kind of nonsense is this? If not a man, then what, a woman?Estelle was shocked, his mind reeling. Could the rumors about Nicole’s past relationships actually be true?The man on the phone scoffed. “Don