The police station was teeming with people, a reflection of Shawn's fame. Shawn had just struck it big, becoming a top-tier movie star with a massive fan base.
The scandal hit the internet like a tidal wave.
Most shocking was the heartfelt letter written by the autistic child's parents, which hurled Shawn into the eye of the storm.
Child, violation, autism--these labels, when combined, carried a weight of enormous magnitude.
His fans fervently refused to believe the allegations, but the general public was already boiling over with outrage, lashing out at Shawn on social media platforms.
Star Movie Group was instantly in the firing line!
When Maja arrived at the police station, Shawn's manager, Bertha, was already there waiting. The burly man was crying, his eyes red and swollen.
"Mr. Pennyfeather!"
Upon seeing Maja, he quickly stood up from the ground.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Pennyfeather."
Maja didn't look at him. She walked straight into the police station.
Shawn was seated on a bench, a police officer still interrogating him.
Maja, exuding a powerful aura, was dressed in a grey women's suit, her hair simply tied in a low ponytail.
She first shook hands with the officer in charge, then placed her hand on Shawn's shoulder.
"Officer, until our lawyer arrives, Shawn won't be saying anything."
Shawn shivered. He was completely at a loss.
Having been in the entertainment industry for so long, he knew the implications of the current situation. If the scandal was not handled properly, his career would be over.
He hung his head, listening to Maja calmly rebutting every single question from the police, until the officer had no choice but to wait for the lawyer.
Maja pulled Shawn aside and poured him a cup of tea.
"From start to finish, tell me everything that happened."
Shawn, who was naturally expressive about his feelings, was now subdued. Thankfully, he wasn't incoherent from fear.
"When I went to the little girl's home for an ad shoot, her parents mentioned that she was a fan of mine and asked if I could talk to her alone. I agreed, considering the girl's condition, and went to her room to give her an autograph."
"Was the photographer not in the room?"
"No, the parents didn't want him to follow me into the bedroom. I was only there for a few minutes before going back to shoot normally."
"Until this matter is resolved, stay off the internet and switch off your phone. I'll have Bertha keep an eye on you. As for the police, our lawyer will handle it. Right now, it's just the parents' side of the story. Until evidence is presented, you're still free."
The lawyer arrived shortly. Shawn watched as Maja spoke with the lawyer. Her eyes were calm and composed as she argued reasonably with the police, promising full cooperation but refusing to make any public commitments until the investigation was concluded.
By the time they reached a consensus, it was already six in the morning.
Maja had just left the police station in her car when it stopped at a traffic light. Another car pulled up next to her. It was Linda.
With a defiant smirk, Linda rolled down her window, made a gun shape with her hand, and pretended to shoot in Maja's direction before speeding off.
These wealthy second-generation kids, who ran amok in North America, didn't consider Maja a threat.
Linda and a few other rich kids laughed uproariously. Someone asked her,
"Linda, if you manage to get revenge for Judith, will you become her sister-in-law?"
Linda's smirk disappeared, replaced by a coy smile.
"That depends on Dylan's decision."
The car erupted into laughter as they began discussing North American affairs, completely disregarding Maja.
None of them had taken any action, considering dealing with Maja a minor issue. Now that Maja had crossed Linda, they decided to let Linda exact her own revenge. Crushing Maja would indirectly bring Linda and Dylan closer together.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja)
Author, would you story about Ryan settling down and another story on Eric regaining his body and memories back from Patrick, and Eric also settling down as I find it so disheartening for him to have gone through what he went through at the research institute, and I'll like for him to get his "golden boy" life back though, not at the detriment of Ian....
When will the author update to finish Beck's story? What about Dylan and Tyler's love lives? Also, I'll like the author to write on Wilma and Elvis ending up together as she was quite persistent in pursuing him. And Shawn's story, Cornelia Sullivan and Omar Casson. Also, a little write-up on Jeff (Ian's assistant) love life, too. Thanks, author for updating....
When will get update?...
What is wrong that the author has not updated this novel in over a month or is there somewhere else that I can continue reading the novel from chapter 1951 upwards? Do tell, please. Thanks....
Is everything alright with writer?...
Author, why are there no updates after almost 2 weeks? What's going on with the updates,Author? Do update soon....
Will any update make for us?...
Is author ok...
Playing too much with my emotions. It’s been 9 days and no updates. What is going on with Fitch and Zoey?...
Is author playing with our emotions?...