To be honest, even Marcelo had to admit Amelia was brighter and more talented than Gianna.
But her personality? It was wild–too bold, too hard to control.
“Don’t worry,” Gianna said sweetly. “If I get the chance, I’ll talk to Amelia. I’ll make sure she knows you all care and mean well.”
Her words sounded gentle, but inside, she was full of disgust.
That slut? How could she ever compare to me?
Both their movies kept being compared online–but the difference was night and day.
Just when everyone thought Nygard Entertainment must be panicking behind the scenes, they surprised everyone.
They posted a photo of Gianna and the Dester heir, posing close together. The picture came with the caption. “We’ll treat each other really great.”
It was obvious—they had made it official.
In the middle of the scandal, they went ahead and made their relationship official. Apparently, they weren’t shaken by the whole movie fiasco at all.
Gianna’s die–hard fans immediately flooded the comments.
[They look perfect together—such a beautiful couple!]
[Our angel with a classy gentleman–only people with taste attract each other.]
[Haters just love to compare. Our angel isn’t affected by rumors–she did her best, and that’s what matters.]
[Exactly! The ratings are solid. Amelia’s movie only did well because of the patriotic theme. That’s all.]
While Gianna’s fans were busy hyping themselves up, the audience wasn’t so easy to fool.
Netizens quickly began calling them out online.
[Wait, isn’t that guy Amelia’s ex? How did he suddenly become Gianna’s boyfriend?]
[So she’s showing off her relationship with someone’s ex now? That’s just embarrassing. Maybe keep it low–key next time?]
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Chapter 183 The Engagement Announcement
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Faced with all those nasty comments, Gianna’s fans refused to stay quiet. They immediately jumped in to fight back.
[You don’t know what you’re talking about! Angel and Mr. Dester are a match made in heaven. Amelia was always too proud for her own good. She never deserved him!]
[Don’t forget, she caused the engagement party to fall apart because of her diva attitude. Everyone knows that!]
[I heard Mr. Dester only dated her because of family pressure. Amelia didn’t know how to appreciate him, so it’s perfectly normal that he dumped her.]
[Gianna didn’t recycle anyone. She just knows how to appreciate a good man and build a real connection!]
Soon, it wasn’t just the two fanbases arguing–fans of other celebrities and random users joined
Amelia didn’t seem angry at all. In fact, she almost looked amused.
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The more they tried to stir things up online, the better–it would only make their downfall louder when the time came.
Josie laughed. “Haha! I knew you’d say that. I’m just waiting to see their faces when this all blows up. So, it’s time for payback, right?”
Patience and Josie were eager to strike back. The two were her closest friends, and they knew her too well.
Amelia’s calm always meant she had plotted a grand move. When she was this composed, it was usually the quiet before the storm.
“Of course,” Amelia said coolly. “You can’t win by sitting still. It’s time to hit back first.”
Her lips curved into a bold, confident smile. There was a touch of wild charm in it, the kind that made her look both dangerous and captivating. Her eyes, bright like the stars, shone with a sharp light–as if everything was already under her control.
She tapped her fingers lightly on the desk. A powerful energy seemed to radiate from her, filling the room and making the air heavy.
Every tiny expression on her face showed pure confidence and composure–like someone who always knew she would win.
She turned to Josie. “Get the team ready. I want every PR contact we have on this. Drop everything from that disgusting engagement party online–every secret, every detail. And don’t forget those cozy photos of Gianna and Vincent.”
A slow, wicked smile spread across her face. “They love pretending to be the perfect couple? Fine. Let’s tear that image apart.”
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Ruby is a master of holiday romance and slow-burn love stories that warm the heart like a crackling fire. Her novels weave festive magic with lingering glances and tender moments, drawing readers into cozy worlds where love unfolds one snowflake at a time. Off the page, she’s baking cookies and dreaming under twinkling lights.

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