Janet was about to lose her mind upon hearing Nell’s nonchalant reaction.
“Nelly! I don’t want to keep nagging but you’re not an amateur in this industry. Both of us know how terrifying public opinion can be. You can’t take these things lightly if you’ve decided to become a female actress.
These things could get out of control with just one slip of the mouth. When that happens, even your Mr. Leith might not be able to turn the tables around.
That’s it, even money can’t stop those dirty mouths from babbling away! What would be of your future then? We can’t possibly let that little b*tch ruin it for you, can we?”
Nell smiled as those words warmed the cockles of her heart.
“Thanks, Jan. I know you care a lot about me but don’t get ahead of yourself.”
“You know nothing! Celine’s fans are enjoying their celebration but there’s still no news coming from your side. How can I not be anxious?”
After a moment of consideration, Nell said, “Actually, I don’t have to become an actress. I prefer security to the unstable life of celebrities. You know that.”
“You!”
Janet was too upset to say anything.
“Why join acting if you don’t like being an actress?”
Nell smiled.
“Well, I did it simply because someone else wants to do that! Haven’t you heard? Walk ahead to destroy the path for others.”
“…”
Janet was speechless.
She suddenly realized that this friend of hers was not the same person that she used to know.
When did her friend become so evil?
She liked it!
Janet felt slightly relieved after hearing that.
However, she could not help to enquire with concern. “So what are you planning to do? Do you need my help? Those people might not believe your explanation. You’ll be in deep trouble if Jason sides Celine too.
I’m more experienced in this industry and I don’t normally care for things like this so my words might be more reliable. I could be of help.”
Those words warmed Nell’s heart even more.
Her lips curled upward into a smile. “Don’t worry. I can take care of this myself.”
“Really?”
“Yup, really.”
The determination was audible in her voice. Janet finally felt reassured since she knew her friend would not lie.
After the conversation ended, Nell received a call from Thomas.
She smiled sarcastically.
“Hello, Uncle Morton.”
“Nelly? Sorry to disturb you at this hour. Were you about to go to sleep?”
She walked toward the window and gazed into the distant night sky with an indifferent expression on her face. “Not yet. What’s the matter?”
There was a hint of hesitance and embarrassment in his voice. “Well, I’m sure you’ve seen the rumors that went viral online?”
“Yup.”
“The Mortons are really sorry about that. I didn’t expect Celine to say those things to the media. Jason’s to be blamed for the things that went wrong between you two. I would like to apologize to you on his behalf.”
Nell laughed softly. “Uncle Morton, you’ve already done that one year ago and I’ve accepted your apology hence there’s no need for that today.”
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