Chapter 140: Chapter 140: Holding the Engagement Banquet Early

Three months without any bookings or attending any events, how is that different from being shelved?

For an artist, exposure is life!

If she doesn’t appear in public for a whole three months, even if she’s accumulated a high level of national recognition, in today’s world of nationwide idols, it’s easy for fans to drift away!

Fiona Vaughn’s heart instantly panicked, and she quickly looked at Ms. Warner imploringly.

"Ms. Warner, I know I’m not suitable to be the spokesperson for high-end perfumes anymore; I have no objection to you giving the endorsement to Andy. But you can’t shelf me for three months!"

"If you do that, all my fans will leave! What’s the use of the popularity I’ve built up before?"

Ms. Warner impatiently glanced at Fiona Vaughn.

"This is the company’s decision. If you disagree, go talk to the higher-ups yourself!"

Ms. Warner coldly left these words and then walked away.

Fiona Vaughn sat dazedly by the hospital bed. She knew why Ms. Warner was targeting her like this. Her contract with ASC Television was relatively loose, unlike other company artists, who sign for ten years at a time.

Many people in the company were envious of her freedom, with less personal restriction. Now that she had a problem, other budding stars naturally wanted to step on her for advancement.

Fiona Vaughn’s head hurt a lot. She thought for a long time before finally taking out her phone and sending a WeChat message to Station Director Alden from ASC Television.

—Director, are you free this weekend? I know of a Japanese sushi place that’s especially good. Want to try it together?

Arnold Alden is Chloe Alden’s uncle, wielding power and with extensive contacts in the entertainment industry. However, his personal style isn’t very upright, often taking advantage of female artists.

In the past, to become famous, Fiona couldn’t avoid having something happen with Station Director Alden. But since publicly dating Tyson Law, she naturally distanced herself for the sake of reputation.

...

Unexpectedly, even at my current status, I still have to beg that greasy old man again!

It’s all because of that little brat, Cecilia Vaughn!

A flash of fierceness crossed Fiona Vaughn’s beautiful eyes. She bit her lip tightly, nearly tasting blood.

Someday, she would repay all these sufferings a thousandfold to that wicked woman!

...

Just then, footsteps suddenly echoed from outside the door.

Fiona Vaughn’s expression suddenly tightened, and she looked up to see Tyson Law in a suit at the doorway.

She quickly closed the WeChat on her phone, and her beautiful face instantly became sorrowful and melancholy. Her graceful neck drooped slightly, showing a harmless, weak curve.

"Tyson, how are those reporters outside?"

Seeing Fiona Vaughn’s face, more delicate and beautiful than a rose, Tyson Law couldn’t help but feel a twinge of pain in his heart.

"Fiona, I had security dismiss those reporters."

"With The Law Group’s reputation bearing down, I believe they won’t dare to write anything."

Fiona Vaughn lifted her head, her shoulders trembling slightly, and a few crystal tears appeared in her eyes.

"Can it really be suppressed? Right now, public opinion is boiling over. I’m even scared to look at Weibo, sob..."

The man pulled her into his arms, unable to resist feeling even more heartache at the sight of Fiona’s fragile and pale face.

"It’s okay, Fiona, I’ll protect you."

Fiona hugged Tyson Law tightly, as if unable to let go of this man, her savior. Her voice was hoarse, and her reddened eyes evoked immense pity.

"Tyson, you’re so good, but everyone on Weibo is calling me a mistress, telling me to leave the entertainment industry. I really don’t know what to do..."

Saying this, Fiona handed her phone to Tyson Law, displaying her verified Weibo page with consistent malicious comments below.

Tyson Law glanced through those comments, confirming that nearly every single one of them was a part of the slander.

His handsome brows furrowed tighter and tighter, seeing the girl in his arms trying hard not to let the tears fall, as if his heart was split apart.

"Fiona, be good. I’ll have someone clarify right away. I never liked Cecilia Vaughn."

"It wasn’t until I met you that I understood what it means to love someone; how could you be a mistress?"

Netizens are going too far!

As someone involved, how could he not know who was right or wrong!

"Besides, Fiona, if your mother hadn’t been disfigured by the boiling water thrown by Cecilia Vaughn, she wouldn’t have been driven to attempt to drug her."

Ultimately, it’s Cecilia Vaughn’s own fault that she can’t live a good life!

And Cecilia wasn’t even drugged in the end; it was Florence Warner who was embarrassed. Why does she still hold a grudge against Fiona and her mother?

Haven’t they heard of letting bygones be bygones?!

...

Seeing the sinister expression on the man’s face, Fiona Vaughn knew her act of pity had worked. She slightly frowned and gently tugged at Tyson Law’s coat with her little hand.

"Tyson, don’t be angry. No matter what, Cecilia was your initial fiancée. We should remain dignified and let the truth speak for itself."

"After all, she’s my sister. At the time, throwing boiling water was rash on her part, and it’s wrong that my mother’s appearance was destroyed, but taking and giving balances it out. Please don’t say anything bad about her during the media interviews..."

Tyson Law sighed softly at her words.

"Fiona, you’re thoughtful about everyone but yourself."

If it weren’t so, how would Fiona have been repeatedly bullied by Cecilia Vaughn?

...

Fiona Vaughn shook her head, her eyes red, with a voice as soft and gentle as the warm wind of March, yet tinged with a hint of melancholy.

"Tyson, I’m not generous; I just think Cecilia has had it hard, spending three years in jail. I can’t bring myself to be harsh..."

Saying this, Fiona sniffed, and the long-held tears in her eyes finally fell slowly, making people’s hearts ache.

"But... I really didn’t expect this situation to escalate. The company says... I won’t have jobs for three months and others took my endorsements."

"Is there such a thing?!"

Tyson Law’s heart sank. How could he not see that Cecilia had surely hired trolls, causing public opinion to overwhelmingly slander Fiona?

Now, she’s being shelved because of Cecilia, and Fiona still said she sympathizes with her sister’s difficult life?!

...

Fiona Vaughn, with teary eyes, leaned on Tyson Law, bitterness and endurance filling her beautiful eyes.

"Tyson, I don’t know what to do. I love my career, but things have turned out like this."

Tyson Law looked at Fiona’s sad expression, feeling extremely oppressed.

All of a sudden, the girl reached out her index finger and placed it on his thin lips. Fiona’s eyes, filled with hot tears, seemed to cry with every word.

"I have nightmares about those internet users calling me a mistress. I’m so afraid you’ll leave me..."

"Tyson, can we move our engagement party sooner?"