Celine was finally able to enjoy some peace and quiet.
However, the tranquility did not last long.
The next morning, a reporter disguised as a production crew member stopped Celine on her way from the hotel to the film set.
“Celine, any words on the various rumors against you online?”
“It’s been said that the history between you and Jason isn’t what you claimed it to be. He was engaged with your elder sister, Nell, until you broke them up and made him yours. Is that true?”
Celine did not think that a reporter could sneak in despite the tight security defense.
Flustered, she had no idea what to do.
Fortunately, Angel stepped forward to cover the camera with her hand while she shouted angrily at the reporter. “I’m sorry but Celine is rushing to the film set. She will not be answering any of your questions.”
Having worked in this field for numerous years, the reporter naturally would not back off so easily.
Another question posed, “Are you avoiding my questions because you’re guilty of the rumors online?”
“How could you say that?”
Not only was Angel agitated, but the rest of the crew who were on the way to the film set had also paused in their tracks to watch the commotion with curiosity.
It was evident that they had read the online article that went viral in the last couple of days.
In actuality, they were rather dubious about the article.
Nell and Celine had never been on friendly terms, so it seemed believable that this was the apple of discord for their poor relationship.
However, Jason who would drop by the film set occasionally had bumped into Nell several times and those two had always behaved naturally with one another.
If what the article mentioned was in fact the truth, that Celine had stolen Nell’s boyfriend, then it must be extremely awkward for those two to encounter each other again!
It was exactly because of this reason that they did not step forward to help mediate the difficult situation. Instead, all of them watched on with curiosity, as if waiting to discover more gossip.
Celine figured there would be no chance of escaping today.
She feared that the reporter would make another big thing out of today’s incident if she refused to comment now.
So, she pushed Angel aside gently and said to the reporter in a firm voice, “Alright, I’ll tell you since you asked.”
The audience burst into chaos.
Wow!
She was actually going to speak up on that!
Was she going to announce the truth?
Everyone instantaneously became interested to learn more about the gossips between the rich and affluent families.
The reporter too quickly picked up the microphone and readjusted the camera to catch her confession.
After taking a deep breath, Celine declared in a deep voice, “I admit that Brother Jay and I haven’t had a smooth relationship as we’ve mentioned before. But it’s certainly not like what the viral online news has claimed it to be.
We’ve known each other for a long time. Although we’re not technically childhood playmates, we’ve been together when I first started university and we’ve enjoyed each other’s company since.
We’ve had our fair share of arguments but that’s nothing unusual for a couple. Nothing’s gone wrong in our relationship.
As for Nell, although she’s my elder sister, she has left us to further pursue her studies abroad five years ago and we’ve grown distant since. Therefore, I’m not entirely sure about her relationship with Brother Jay.
Now, let’s talk about the rumors that have taken over the internet. Think, everyone, the two of us have been here in the same country whereas she’s been living abroad.
Brother Jay and I have been together for five years but she has only returned three years ago. Who’s more likely to be the third party if there’s indeed one?
Alright, I’m saying this just to clear up the online rumors and not for anything else.
That’s all I have to say for today. I’ve got to get back to work so I beg for your understanding. Please stop pestering me with more questions.”
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