Rebecca and Caleb both acted very quickly. In no time, they got the nurse's account protected. At the same time, the posts that exposed her personal information had been deleted, preventing more of her data from being spread.Rebecca also contacted Carl Collins and told him to tell the nurse not to go online for a couple of days if she could avoid it. At the same time, Rebecca advised her to have someone accompany her at all times. No one could guarantee that a rabid fan wouldn't go to the hospital and harm her.Carl had been the one who called that nurse over that afternoon, so he probably had her contact details. Carl replied very quickly. Even the text he sent bore some resentment.It read, "Your reminder is coming too late. I saw that girl crying this afternoon when she checked her phone. The hospital also received some local packages. Guess what was in them? There was a dead rat and a dead cat. There were a bunch of death threats too. They scared the girl so much that she fai
In the dead of night, the tide of public opinion seemed to swing in Jessica's favor.Even in the wee hours, the competition continued.Inside the ward, Jessica breathed a sigh of relief as she witnessed the improving sentiment in the public discourse.She made a call and said coldly, "Do I really have to spell out every little detail for you? Did I hire you to be a mere freeloader? How dare you disturb my sleep with a late-night call? If you're not up for it anymore, pack your bags and leave tomorrow!"The person on the other end of the phone kept apologizing.Jessica couldn't help but scoff. "I told you all to release a statement and set the record straight early on, but you insisted on taking your time. Now, it's blown up in our faces. You're all incompetent!"She was already in a bad mood from being awakened in the middle of the night. Although the situation was now under control, she couldn't resist delivering another round of scolding. Finally, her mood lifted.As she liste
"By the way, make sure you eat well at Sam's place. Don't sleep in until this hour and skip breakfast every time."Just before ending the call, Ethan couldn't help but offer a few more words of advice."Sam might not be the most attentive person. He might not take great care of you, but you shouldn't be reckless either just because you're young. Understand?""Okay, I got it, Ethan. You should get back to work."Rebecca responded half-heartedly, then promptly ended the call.Fortunately, Sam wasn't around to hear him. If he had, they would have likely argued for the entire morning, and he wouldn't have been able to catch up on his work.Rebecca hung up. She took a bite of her bread and was about to sip her coffee when a news notification popped up on her phone."Official Report: Prominent Actress Jessica Brown Detained for Assaulted"Rebecca was shocked. She couldn't bother drinking her coffee anymore. She immediately tapped on the notification to read more.The news was releas
It seemed like they were determined to drag down both Rebecca and Ethan.It was as if they didn't want to let Rebecca and Ethan have a good time if Jessica wouldn't be having one.Rebecca briefly scrolled through these comments. She then singled out several accounts and sent them to Caleb.She wrote. "Caleb, please check the backgrounds of these accounts when you have time. Thanks a lot!"Caleb quickly responded with an 'ok' gesture.She had done everything she could. Now, she could only leave the rest to the company's legal department and other teams.Regardless of the circumstances, Rebecca's career in the entertainment industry was completely over after the police report was released. She wouldn't be able to use Daniel's influence to do anything in the industry in the future.Rebecca's mood lit up when she thought of this. She was about to browse her phone when she received a call from Markus. He asked her to cook for Liam.Compared to Jessica's issues, Zelda's health
Rebecca was back at Four Seasons.Unwilling to give up, Rebecca prepared a lemon chicken and some stir-fried vegetables for Liam. This time, the dishes seemed rushed and lacked the same sincerity as before.But since Liam decided to visit again, it meant her culinary skills were still commendable.Also, Liam did not agree or refuse to come and treat her mother. It meant she still had a chance."Uncle Liam, please try it."Rebecca placed the two dishes before Liam. When she uncovered the lemon chicken, a delightful aroma filled the room, along with the rising steam. The vegetables also looked so appealing that they made one's mouth water just by looking at them.Liam was a foodie. He was eager to try the lemon chicken as soon as it was served. Yet, out of respect for Rebecca, he tried to maintain a dignified demeanor. He finally took up his fork after Rebecca greeted him and picked up a piece before putting it in his mouth."How does it taste?"Seeing the food enter Liam's mou
"It's okay. I'm not in a hurry to leave. Someone will come to pick me up shortly."Rebecca politely declined. She wasn't close enough to Maxwell to take a ride in his car.Also, the situation with the Jenkins family was a bit complicated.If her memory served her right, Ryan didn't have a good relationship with Maxwell. Although she wasn't close to Ryan, she didn't want to get too involved with him. After all, they were childhood friends. Ryan even did her a favor when she returned to the country. So, she didn't want to get too acquainted with Maxwell.Surprisingly, Maxwell seemed insistent on catching up with her.After Rebecca rejected him, he didn't leave. He checked his watch and said, "Considering the time now, it's still two hours until the end of the workday. It would take an hour to drive here. If you're waiting for someone to pick you up, that's a three-hour wait. And if you're planning to hail a cab, that would take an hour. So, Ms. Rebecca, are you planning to stand her
Rebecca nodded lightly and explained briefly, "Mr. Jenkins, you've probably seen my situation online. I've found my relatives now, and I'm divorced. "So, I'll be going back home. My family doesn't live in Riverwood, and my affairs here are pretty much settled. There's no need to stay any longer."As for which city she was heading to, she didn't elaborate. Firstly, it wasn't necessary, as she wasn't close to Maxwell. Secondly, she didn't want anyone from her past to be related to her future. Even though Maxwell was a fleeting memory from her past, he was still connected to those bygone days.She didn't want to dwell on her failed love in the past, nor did she want to remember the people from her past.She was aware of her own stubbornness in some aspects. Otherwise, she wouldn't have held onto Daniel for so many years despite the presence of many wealthy and decent suitors in her social circle. Even if she accepted her role as a pawn in the Brown family's political game, she
"Well, no. It's just that I don't have anything else to attend to here, and my parents miss me. I figured I could head home earlier than planned." Rebecca was calm now. She could speak about it like nothing had happened.Markus thought Liam had rejected her outright. His expression shifted. "Man, that old guy! He's refusing to do the work after enjoying the food! Gimme a sec, Ms. B. I'll talk some sense into him.""No, don't." Rebecca stopped him, looking helpless. "He didn't turn me down. Maybe today's dishes just weren't to his taste or something. Anyway, I don't think it's good for me to keep pestering him."My brothers can't wait for me to be home, and maybe my mother will get better when I'm with her. Then, we won't even have to bother Dr. Manson. He's not exactly young anymore, after all."Rebecca was being honest. She'd never been the type to trouble others to help her. She could set aside her pride and beg once or twice, but she wasn't shameless enough to do it again and ag
Penny didn't have much free time over the past three years.As she had envisioned, during the first year, she honed her acting skills amidst criticism while also working as a translator.Later on, she felt that acting didn't hold much appeal anymore. Moreover, realizing that there weren't any roles left for her, she gradually gave up and moved toward working behind the scenes.She had some work during this period.It seemed that a daring reality show, not caring about potential risks, decided to capitalize on her controversial popularity and invited her to participate in one of their programs.The reason Penny agreed to participate was because the show's first season had a good reputation, and the payment offered was reasonable.Continuously doing translations could be quite tiring. After discussing with Cecilia and weighing the pros and cons, she eventually signed up for this TV show.Unfortunately, she had underestimated the darker side of human nature.The show's production
"Really?" Zane blurted out, staring incredulously at Sam, who nodded calmly. His unruly and carefree demeanor was restrained, and his composed attitude showed that he wasn't joking.Zane fell silent again, furrowing his brow as he intently observed Sam.It was as if he thought everything through in an instant, giving up without hesitation. He didn't even remind Zane of the request from years ago to take care of Penny. Instead, he said this would be the last time he would help out.Logically speaking, this should be a satisfactory outcome for Zane. After all, from any perspective, the Lowe family's scion would only be a burden to Sam.Looking again at Sam's attitude, it seemed he didn't want Penny to know he was the one quietly spending money to handle things behind the scenes.Since there was no plan to meet her, he didn't need to worry about anything after that. If that was the case, it would be better to just end it early.That way, if Sam saw Penny falling in love, getting mar
All those old scoundrels from the Lowe family undoubtedly ranked the highest. Then there was Jessica, the entertainment industry's national goddess, who also played a significant role.Besides them, there were a few minor celebrities who didn't really make the cut.However, as Sam's partner and someone who watched him grow up, Zane privately hoped Sam could find a better girl.So, he advised, "There are plenty of socialites in Riverwood, and Amdale has no shortage of beautiful young ladies, either, and Rookfort isn't much different."You and the Lowe family's daughter haven't even officially met…""Who said I haven't met her?" Sam interrupted him without a second thought.He had even seen her twice. How could Zane say they hadn't even met yet?The first time, she gave him all the money she had. The second time, he spoke up to help her get that role.After these interactions, they could be considered acquaintances.Zane choked up and couldn't find the words to refute.He was s
Because Penny declined his offer, Zane didn't insist. After a bit of small talk, he ended the call.He politely mentioned that if she needed any help, she could call this number again. If he could assist in any way, he certainly would.However, Zanw knew very well that, given Penny's temperament, she would rather give up what she had than actively seek help from a stranger.Yes, to Penny, Zane was just a stranger. He was a person she had met once but didn't really know.This time, Penny didn't respond as coldly as she did when she was 18. Instead, she exchanged a couple of polite pleasantries, mentioned that she would reach out if needed, and then hung up the phone.After that, she let out a long sigh of relief and lay on the lounge chair on the balcony, gazing at the view outside the window.There were fluffy white clouds in the azure sky and the greenery visible in the neighborhood. Sparrows were chirping persistently as they darted through the forest, and the cicadas loudly bu
Although the other person said only one word, Penny could still tell he didn't have any ill intentions.Because of that faint sense of familiarity, Penny didn't hang up the phone immediately. "Hello? May I ask what this is about?"The unfamiliar and distant tone probably made the man on the other end of the phone pause for a moment. It was only after a brief silence that he responded."Young lady, don't you remember me? It's Zane Moran."His voice carried a laugh, with a hint of teasing.Only then did Penny remember who he was, but she wasn't happy at all.Zane meant no harm when that incident happened back then. But despite that, over the years that had passed, he became one of the people and things Penny would rather not recall.Whether it was the exam she missed, the incident where Spencer took her to the hotel against her will, or Zane, who gave her 30 dollars for a taxi ride.She just wanted to hide all of them deep in her memories.The recent events had particularly made
"I'm fine. You all don't have to look so worried. You're making it seem as if something bad is going to happen to me."Penny looked at the two people at the door who were showing a range of expressions, feeling speechless.Cecilia was provoked by her words, and her eyes turned red."We're worried about you. You have no idea what you look like right now. You're almost like one of those disheartened protagonists in novels who hated the world."Penny clicked her tongue twice and said, "Aren't you exaggerating?"She didn't believe it. She was just worried about money. It wasn't like she had become disillusioned with life.Besides, she didn't dislike this world at all. On the contrary, she really liked it.Whenever Penny came across posts online suggesting that all humans should just die, she always felt like rolling her eyes. If they wanted to die, they shouldn't drag others with them.When searching for her own role in movies, TV dramas, and novels, Penny particularly preferred re
Penny's way of clarifying things was to simply tell the truth.Sometimes, trying to cover things up would just lead to needing 100 more lies to continue the cover-up. That would often end up making things worse and more ridiculous.It was better to tell the truth about the situation.To answer the question of why she lashed out at the Lowe family, she briefly explained her experiences over the years.Why didn't she attend the final paper of the college entrance examinations? She personally reopened that old wound.As for that man in the hotel, Penny didn't have much of an impression of him anymore. She only remembered not taking his business card and accepting 30 dollars from him.Why did she show up at that man's hotel room? She wrote it down truthfully—it was her father who personally took her and left her at the hotel, wanting to trade her like a commodity.Every single word was carefully considered and written by Penny.She didn't share much of these things with Cecilia. Th
Once the official statements were released, Penny's career being ruined became a certainty.The only surprising thing was probably that after the film crew issued their statement, the largest investor also requested to withdraw.The film crew was completely shocked, but there was nothing they could do. The scion was willing to lose money just to withdraw his investment, so what could they do?The amount of money in the compensation was nothing compared to the amount that the scion planned to invest. The production team would incur a significant loss.With one less investor, the project's status was essentially downgraded. They had much less room to manipulate their gains now, too.One would understand why the scion was doing this if they used their brain a little.However, the protests from the audience couldn't be ignored, and compared to the investors, it was clearly more important to keep the show going.After all, they could always attract more sponsors, even if the amount o
In addition to the widespread backlash caused by the phone recording, Penny's academic credentials were also scrutinized and exposed.Before the college entrance exam, she had always been the top student in her school and had never ranked anything else.However, in the college entrance exam, she barely passed the minimum mark for key institutions, far below her usual performance.Some people speculated that she had been cheating during regular exams and that her actual abilities were much worse.However, the exam results could be checked online, and the fact that Penny scored zero on the last exam was surprising.It was even more shocking that she was admitted to a top-tier university despite missing an exam. It was truly exceptional.But few people paid attention to this information.After all, the achievements attained through hard work couldn't be faked. Even if the results weren't as expected, it was undeniable that she was stronger than many others.Regarding this topic, t