Diego Nash adjusted his glasses. He didn't seem the least bit flustered. "We're just doing what we're supposed to do. Isn't it stated clearly in the contract? The original company cannot interfere with any matters of the new company their trainees sign with.""That's indeed the case," Celia agreed. Then, her expression turned serious as she countered, "However, there's another clause before that: the signing company must treat everyone equally and without discrimination."Diego flipped through the contract and found the clause Celia had cited. They had exploited a loophole in the contract, only to have it used against them."Ruth Maddison is the visual of the group, so she takes the center spot. Shouldn't she have more camera time?"Celia sneered and raised an eyebrow. "Why don't you review the footage? Do the combined camera times of these two amount to even half a minute?"Celia then produced a document detailing the playback time. Diego had nothing to say to that."I want
Celia explained the whole incident and its severity to Selena with a frown.Although Selena had nothing to do with the entertainment industry, she was aware of its rules. Judging from the malicious comments on Twitter about Freya, she could hazard a guess as to how bad the situation was.Then again, Freya had threatened her just a while ago. If she revealed the truth now, she would face the consequences when she returned.Unsure about what she should do, Selena could only frown."Take your time and mull this over," Celia said.Since Selena was hesitant, Celia did not press further and left with the documents.Selena lost all interest in the cats and dogs that were playfully vying for her affection. She felt exhausted at that moment.Upon returning home, she spotted her father and mother, Wilbur Jenkins and Malia Hoult, lingering at her doorstep. Selena took a deep breath. They must have found out about the situation on Twitter, or else they wouldn't have come to her so quickly.
Selena frowned as she wondered why Freya would call her now. After all, Freya had just criticized her openly on the Internet."Why are you calling?" Selena asked indifferently.She had done enough for the Jenkins family, so she no longer felt the need to be subservient to them.After a moment of silence on the other end, Selena became impatient. "If there's nothing, I'll hang up.""Wait." Freya stopped her. "The situation online has escalated. Maybe we should ..."She hesitated, and Selena could guess her thoughts."Are you willing to do that?" Selena raised an eyebrow. Over the years, Freya had been wary of her due to this matter, and now she was willingly bringing it up."If we don't tell the truth, both of us might be ruined," Freya said.Freya had been in the entertainment industry for a while. She was well aware of how serious things could get if this continued."Since you've agreed, I have nothing to say," Selena agreed.For her, this matter was not something that had t
Malia was making baseless accusations. If Selena were truly such a person, Freya would not have made it in the entertainment industry at all.The surrounding reporters held up their cameras to focus on Wilbur and Malia. This interview was broadcast live, and people online were paying close attention to what Wilbur and Malia said. The news quickly spread, and netizens began to question whether Selena and Freya were telling the truth.Celia couldn't bear to watch any longer. She went up with her team and pulled Wilbur and Malia away from the crowd of reporters."Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, if you want this matter to end well, please come with me."Celia's expression darkened considerably. She couldn't stand letting such parents ruin Freya and Selena's lives."Are you Freya's boss?"Wilbur narrowed his eyes, assessing the person in front of him. Freya had previously mentioned that Selena seemed to know Celia, so he had formed a bad impression of Celia in his mind.Yardley was also there.
The netizens were divided into two sides—one supported Wilbur and Malia, and the other sided with Selena. The online debate became heated.Freya didn't expect things to escalate like this. She pondered the situation, and scenes from the past continuously replayed in her mind.Soon, Starlight Entertainment's official Twitter account posted a message and gained control over the spiraling situation."Thank you for your attention in these past few days. We'd like to advise everyone to stay rational. This matter involves fundamental moral issues, whether it's concerning child trafficking or fraudulent college enrollment. "This has evolved beyond a mere dispute in the entertainment industry—it has infringed on societal interests. Any party opposing the law will eventually face consequences. We have reported this to the police. The truth will come to light soon."Celia spoke on behalf of the company, and her powerful words were convincing.Since the police had intervened, netizens had
Celia realized that the situation had reached a deadlock. She hurried to the police station and found the officers staring at the files before them and pondering their next move. They were unsure of what to do.Initially, the investigation had progressed rapidly, and the truth was about to surface. But now, it came to a halt. Celia felt perplexed about this.As the person who reported the case, Celia attended the meeting at the police station as an observer. Even though she could not comprehend a lot of the jargon, she sensed something was amiss."This situation is a bit special. We should send someone to investigate the people who went to that village in the mountains back then," one officer suggested.Another immediately refuted the idea. "It's been so many years. Investigating that place will be troublesome. It's a considerable undertaking.""We must catch this child trafficking gang. Otherwise, there will be more victims!" Once again, the opposing police officer retorted, "T
Holding the drawing in her hands, Celia stepped into the police officer's office. She handed over the drawing and shared the intel provided by Wilbur and Malia. "Thank you, Ms. Stanton," nodded the police officer as he accepted the drawing. He then conducted a thorough online search. Soon, he discovered a company where employees were mandated to wear company-issued wristbands. The symbols on these wristbands uncannily mirrored those depicted in the drawing. Despite its appearance as an ordinary establishment, this company offered unusually high salaries—three to four times higher than the norm. The police officers were puzzled by this and decided to investigate the company further.… Meanwhile, in the Little Group, Jasper found himself grappled by the company's affairs. Due to the recent issues with Wilbur and Malia, the police had inspected various companies. Eventually, they uncovered suspicions of illicit activities within the Little Group's operations. This revelat
There had been a whirlwind of events in the past few days. Celia had managed to uncover numerous leads for the police investigation. However, the other side was equally cunning, swiftly relocating to evade detection. Nonetheless, Celia refused to resign herself to the situation. As the truth behind the human trafficking came to light, many online sympathized with Selena and Freya. After all, no one would want to be abducted at such a young age. However, Freya struggled to accept the reality. Throughout her life, her parents had showered her with love, leading her to believe that Selena was the only adopted one. She had never suspected the same for herself. It was no wonder she and Selena looked so much alike. Though Selena had repeatedly told her they were twin sisters when they were young, Freya had never believed it. She was steadfast in her belief that she was the biological daughter of the Jenkins family. Now, faced with the truth, she had no choice but to accept it.
In fact, Yardley didn't tell anyone. … Meanwhile, Morgan stumbled upon a surprising find. She discovered two healthy, month-old babies at the orphanage. "Director, is it true that no one wants such young babies?" Morgan felt a bit emotional. How could people be so heartless as to abandon their own babies? The director of the orphanage let out a deep sigh. "You don't know the whole story. Our janitor found these babies at the orphanage's entrance. Someone left them there and disappeared. "We've been taking care of them for about half a month now, and their condition has improved significantly." Looking at the adorable babies, Morgan couldn't shake the feeling that they belonged to Celia. "I'm here on behalf of Yardley Hughes else to adopt these children, but..." Morgan expressed her concerns. Morgan anticipated the orphanage director's refusal. To her surprise, he actually agreed. "The opportunity for these two babies to have some good days is preferable to nothing.
"Let's go, Celia. We shouldn't disturb the twins' rest," said Yardley as he supported Celia and got ready to leave. Celia waved her hand and stood in front of the incubator. Even with the glass barrier, she could still discern the condition of her children. She reached out to touch them, as if her touch could make them feel her presence. She resolved to take her children home safely. Celia lingered for a while before finally leaving the hospital. Once they were home, Celia locked herself in her room, disregarding any attempts anyone made to talk to her. Yardley headed to the company to attend to some matters, while the housekeepers remained at home. Meanwhile, Morgan couldn't shake her concern for Celia, so she came to visit her. Upon entering, she heard the housekeepers upstairs calling out, "Mrs. Hughes, are you feeling better? Come out and have some soup!" However, there was no response from inside. "What's going on?" Morgan asked. The housekeepers promptly briefed
Sophie had failed to get Celia's forgiveness. So, she had no choice but to pin all her hopes on Morgan.She took all the supplements to Morgan's apartment. Richard was staying there with her.Ever since the incident with Celia, Sophie's relationship with Richard had become very strained. They barely talked to one another.Sophie knocked on the door for a long time, but no one came out.She could only wait outside. After two hours, she finally saw Morgan and Richard. They came into view, laughing and holding each other's hands.This scene pained Sophie deeply."What are you doing here?" Morgan's cheerful expression faltered the moment she saw Sophie.Sophie could only put on a smile and say, "I brought all these for you. I was wrong to come between your relationship with my son."Richard glanced at the items on the ground. He could tell from a glance that they were meant for postpartum care and immediately understood why Sophie was there."Mom, you should be honest. You got the
Otto didn't back down and insisted on his right to see his grandchildren. However, Yardley paid him no mind. He shook his head and said, "Celia needs rest. Please come back another day."The next second, he instructed the housekeepers to close the door and left Otto standing outside. Otto stomped his walking cane on the ground in frustration but had no choice but to leave.As Yardley made his way back inside the villa, he thought of another troubling matter.Although they had brought their children home, the twins had been weak because they had been born prematurely. They had appointed a family doctor to treat the twins but hadn't seen much improvement in their health. Yardley sanitized himself before he went into the nursery. He felt pained when he heard the twins' weak breaths."Mr. Hughes." The family doctor spoke up with a frown, indicating that the situation was far from ideal."The baby girl has been slowly recovering, but the boy remains very weak. I don't think the n
"Don't worry. She's fine. She's just a bit weak at the moment."Remembering Yardley's words outside the ward, the doctor felt a wave of nervousness. He could tell that Yardley and Celia weren't ordinary people judging by their attire. They were certainly not ones to be trifled with."Did you say that we had twins?" Yardley turned to ask the nurse after learning that Celia was alright."Yes, sir." The nurse chuckled inwardly. She found that, despite Yardley's intimidating appearance, he was a very devoted husband.Soon, Celia was moved out of the operating room and into a VIP ward.Yardley gently wiped the sweat from Celia's face again. He took in her pale complexion; it was a sign of how much she had suffered."How's Celia?"Sounds of hurried footsteps came from outside. Ashley and the others had come over. Yardley turned and signaled them to leave.Celia had just given birth, so she needed a quiet environment to rest. Having too many visitors might affect her recovery.Ever
"How could you hit me because of her? I'm the mother of your child!" Sophie shrieked.She had never suffered such humiliation. She had been showered with love from a young age and wasn't accustomed to such harsh treatment. So, she became agitated and emotional."Isn't it all because of you that things turned out this way? Would such a thing have happened to our company? Would Richard suddenly want to break all ties with us? It's all because of your reckless behavior!" Chester vented years of suppressed grievances and dissatisfaction as if it would make him feel better.Celia watched as Chester and Sophie argued fiercely. She stepped forward to stop them, especially since there were many people outside watching the spectacle."Stop fighting. This isn't the time or the place for arguments!"Sophie went at Chester and started hitting him. Celia tried to break up their fight, but Sophie pushed her. Celia took a few steps back at that. She didn't attempt to intervene anymore."It's
"Mrs. Black, we'd intended to negotiate amicably with you and achieve a satisfactory outcome for both parties. "The decision to move out was mine, and I asked Celia to come over and help me out. If you're unwilling to be decent and compromise, then let's end things between our families here."Morgan felt relieved after expressing her thoughts. It was like a significant weight had been lifted off her shoulders. "What do you mean?" Richard panicked. Just when their relationship had slightly improved, the situation took a turn for the worse again."We're breaking up for good!"Morgan left after saying that. Jessica and Darby left with her, leaving the Blacks behind."This is all your doing! Look what you've done! How many times have I told you not to be so assertive and bossy? Why don't you ever consider my feelings?" Richard punched the couch angrily, his heart filled with bitterness.Sophie hadn't wanted things to turn out this way either, but she had been too angry and spoke
"It's fine. You two can go if you have something else to attend to," Jessica said.Soon, Celia arrived at the Blacks' residence with Jessica and Darby.Sophie opened the door and was surprised to see Celia standing at the doorstep with Jessica and Darby. She couldn't understand what Celia was up to.Once they were inside, Celia didn't beat around the bush and stated her purpose directly. "I think you might be having some misunderstandings about Morgan."Sophie smiled without saying anything."Don't you think you're interfering too much in Morgan's personal life?" Celia questioned.Upon hearing this, Sophie realized why they were there. Having discussed the issue with Chester, Sophie had finally agreed not to interfere in Richard's and Morgan's lives.So, she didn't object to Celia's words. She even agreed with Celia, much to the latter's surprise.Under normal circumstances, Sophie would have argued with her. Why was she being so agreeable this time?"How about you sign a writ
After saying that, Celia hung up.On the other end, Quinn felt very displeased. After all, it was her party, and she had personally called Celia to invite her. Quinn felt that Celia had snubbed her by refusing to attend.Quinn thought about it for a moment. If Celia didn't come, Yardley probably wouldn't either. If both of them didn't show up, it would be embarrassing for Quinn.So, she decided to go and find Celia.…Morgan was taking refuge at Celia's place, so she answered the door when Quinn came over."I'm here to see Celia."Celia had instructed Morgan to turn away anyone she didn't recognize, no matter who it was. Hence, Morgan said, "Celia isn't seeing anyone today. Please come back another time."To Morgan's surprise, her words ignited the anger that Quinn had been suppressing in her heart. The two quickly started arguing.Celia listened to their argument from her room. She regretted asking Morgan to handle Quinn. She had expected that Quinn would come looking for her