What made Debbie uncomfortable was that Carlos was rather calm this time.
He didn't call her, nor did he deal with the news posts online. Previously, whenever she was trending online, he would do damage control by deleting the comments and news posts. But this time, he did nothing.
After the topic had spread like wildfire for five hours, one of the "victims" finally gave an interview—Stephanie. The reporters had many questions.
"Miss Li, what do you think about Mr. Huo and his ex-wife falling in love again?"
"Miss Li, why did you choose to be with Mr. Huo in the first place? Do you love him?"
"Miss Li, I heard that Mr. Huo broke off your engagement. Is that true? Did he do it to get back with Debbie Nian?"
The reporters bombarded Stephanie with questions. She could hardly answer one before another question was headed her way.
Stephanie's eyes were red and swollen, like she'd been crying hard before the interview. She still managed to smile politely for the cameras. "Carlos and I love each other very much. Don't believe everything you hear. And I can understand why she'd be hugging my fiance. She can't bear to move on. He's a good man. Anyway, Miss Nian and Mr. Wen are about to hold their wedding ceremony soon. I think congratulations are in order. And don't mention these rumors around them. That would be quite rude."
"Wow! Miss Li, you're such a wonderful woman."
"I'm impressed, Miss Li. You're the only one good enough for Mr. Huo."
Stephanie's smile grew wider at the reporters' compliments. They were positively sycophantic, falling all over themselves to fawn over her. And why not? She presented an elegant figure.
Another reporter chimed in, "I heard that the rumors were leaked by your assistant, Miss Li. Is that true? Did your assistant post this stuff online?"
"What? Miss Li's assistant? Did you start these rumors to get back at Debbie Nian?"
"Miss Li, I heard that you and Carlos broke up. Is that true?"
Things seemed to be spiraling out of control. Stephanie's smile froze. Luckily, she was smart enough to give a good answer. "It doesn't matter who posted it. Miss Nian has so many enemies in the city, anyone could have done it. Let's hope she behaves herself in the future. Imagine being the other woman!"
A smart person would read between the lines. Stephanie was slinging mud at Debbie, saying that the rumors were true.
"If Miss Li said it, then it's probably true. She's a famous businesswoman. She's never been known to lie, and probably isn't now."
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