Emily nodded gently, her voice soft, "I'll tell Lucas how much you love him, but you are still students. At this time, you should be in class, not here.""I know skipping class is wrong, but I just wanted to see Lucas...""I understand," Emily glanced at her watch, "It's still early. When I'm doing his makeup later, I'll try to have him face every direction for a bit, so you can all see him. But after you've seen him, you need to hurry back to school. You've already missed your morning classes, but you must go back for the afternoon ones."The young girl was moved to tears: "Okay! You are so kind..."Emily gave her a reassuring look, "The opportunity to study is really precious. Many people can't continue their education for various reasons. You have such a great chance right now, you should cherish it. Liking Lucas and studying are not in conflict. If you get into a top university one day and proudly say, 'I'm a fan of Lucas,' I think Lucas will be even happier."The girl smiled shyl
Before noon, the photo of Emily and Lucas had already garnered significant attention online.Lucas's popularity had been soaring recently, and Emily was also gaining some fame. They were both in the spotlight, and this photo spread like wildfire, being reposted by major websites. Within half an hour, it exploded on the internet like a bomb.Now, reporters and paparazzi had quickly gathered along their exit route, trapping Lucas's car in a narrow alley.The alley was crowded with people. If not for the car windows, the cameras and microphones would have almost touched Lucas and Emily's faces.Lucas was extremely annoyed and pulled down the sunshades, blocking the view from the outside.The car couldn't move, so it had to stay put.Amanda was busy making calls, trying to contact the media to reduce the hype surrounding the rumor. She was very worried. Although Emily wasn't a celebrity, she had connections with Nathan and knew Mr. Parker. Emily's boyfried was said to be a friend of Mr. P
After waiting for a while, Emily saw a familiar car appear in the distance.Nathan's car was a white Maserati. He wasn't particularly fond of cars and didn't own many. This white Maserati was his most frequently used car. Emily knew this well.Soon, a familiar red Porsche appeared and parked next to Nathan's car.Sophia got out of the car and walked over to knock on the window.Nathan's face was dark, and he almost hit Sophia with the door as he opened it.However, he still retained some sense. Sophia was pregnant, and this child couldn't be put at risk.Supporting her with a hand, Nathan asked coldly, "What's going on?"Sophia, following Grace's advice, lowered her stance, "I had nothing to do at home, so I came over early. I saw Lucas taking photos here, so I went to take a look. I didn't expect to see Emily too. She looked very close to Lucas..."Nathan gave her a cold glance, "You always happen to see Emily. It's amazing."Sophia's face fell as he saw through her immediately, "Are
Sophia hesitated.Emily's smile today made her feel uneasy.Emily seemed like a tiger eyeing its prey. One moment she was all smiles, and the next, she could pounce and tear her apart.Emily was very different from before. The old her would never have shown such an expression."No need," Sophia refused, "I can do my makeup myself. You don't need to trouble yourself.""How can that be?" Emily glanced at the nearby media, subtly hinting to Sophia, "We're cousins. If you don't let me do your makeup, people might think there's a rift between us."Emily's words were polite, but her meaning was clear.She was a makeup artist, not a public figure. Reputation didn't matter to her. But Sophia had crafted a gentle Mrs. Reed image for the media. If she publicly clashed with Emily, she would be the one to lose face!Sophia cursed Emily silently a hundred times over, but outwardly, she had to put on a friendly face, "We grew up together. We're very close. I'm just worried you'll be too tired. You'
Sophia felt as if she were being publicly sentenced.She wanted to flee, but Emily pressed her shoulders, keeping her seated."How does it feel to be disgraced?" Emily's voice whispered in her ear. Her tone was soft and gentle, but it sounded terrifying. "I'm just giving you a taste of your own medicine, letting you experience what it's like to be bullied. How does it feel?"Sophia shook her head desperately, trying to stand up, but Emily seemed to have anticipated her move. Emily held her shoulders firmly, standing behind her, and continued speaking in her ear, "You should stay a while longer. Didn't you hate it when I stole your limelight last time? This time, I'm not competing with you.""Emily!!!" Sophia gritted her teeth, her eyes full of venom. "Have you had enough? I've already been humiliated enough. Are you satisfied? What more do you want?""You don't deserve to say my name."Emily held Sophia down for more than ten minutes, ensuring that the paparazzi's cameras were filled
"Mom, I can't bear this humiliation, I can't!"Back in the car, Sophia angrily threw off the scarf that had been covering her head. In the rearview mirror, her rough face looked especially ridiculous.Grace glared at her, "There are still paparazzi outside. Keep your voice down."Grace had picked Herry from school and then rushed to Sophia. The situation was worse than she had anticipated.The paparazzi had taken plenty of photos and recorded many videos, so they didn't stop them from leaving.Grace drove around a few paparazzi who were still chasing them and took a shortcut out of the park."Sister, what happened to your face?" Herry asked, wide-eyed in surprise. "Did you smear mud on it?"Sophia, already furious, yelled, "Shut up."Herry, with his strong personality, immediately shouted back, "Why are you yelling at me? Even Dad doesn't yell at me like that! Who do you think you are?""Alright, alright, both of you, stop fighting. You're siblings."Grace's face was also not looking
Logan Morgan didn't want to say more and took Herry to the study to watch Transformers.Only Grace and Sophia are in the living room.Grace sighed, "Logan Morgan has the two most cherished things in life: his son and his reputation. These are the things he values most. You must never cross him."Sophia nodded."Mom, isn't there any way to completely defeat Emily? She knows too much, and so many people have a particularly good impression of her now. I'm afraid that one day she will reveal all the secrets she knows..."Emily not only knew many secrets, but she was also a secret herself. She and Nathan weren't divorced yet, and her father was Logan Morgan. If Emily revealed all these things, all of Sophia's previous efforts would be for nothing.Grace said, "You need to keep a low profile for now. Nathan hasn't mentioned canceling the wedding yet. There's still room for maneuver.""Mom...""Enough, let me think."...In the CEO's office at Starlight Entertainment.Olivia was lying on the
Olivia hadn't decided what she wanted for lunch, so she changed her approach and decided to find the most expensive restaurant.As an employee, her lunch expenses could be charged to the company account. That meant she could spend Allen Parker's money openly. It was pure joy!Emily, being pregnant, couldn't eat seafood, and French cuisine was too greasy for them, so they finally decided on a high-end Chinese restaurant that primarily served Cantonese cuisine.Cantonese food is light and nutritious, making it perfect for pregnant women.Olivia ordered several expensive dishes and handed the menu back to the waiter. She smiled and said, "Emily, you should always bring me along when you go out for lunch."Emily nodded, "Sure, but I think the free lunch at the company is pretty good, and it saves time.""Have you been very busy lately?"Emily took a sip of lemon water, the sour taste helping to suppress her nausea somewhat. She replied to Olivia, "I want to study architectural design."Ol