Chapter 13
Zell paused for a moment
“The production team won’t lift a finger for Yvonne. They’re just milking the drama, Yolanda said, pressing her point. “She doesn’t have a leg to stand on. We should pin it all on her, for the company’s sake”
Yolanda was itching to wreck Yvonne’s reputation.
“We’ll deal with this tomorrow. You need to rest for the baby, Zell said flatly. Yvonne’s recent mood swings were i
throwing him off balance.
Yolanda clenched her teeth, thinking, “All he cares about is this ferus growing inside me. What about me? Am I just a baby–making machine?”
After, getting Yolanda to sleep. Zell slipped into the living room and called Wonne. Her odd behavior lately made him wonder if she found out about his affair with Yolanda
Yvonne saar Zell’s call as she finished meditating. She didn’t bother to answer and she knew exactly what he wanted to say–attempt to blame Yolanda’s mess on her. He wouldn’t have that chance and she didn’t want him to spoil her mood.
“You’ve got a call.” Lorenzo’s voice echoed through the apartment as Yvonne moved toward the bathroom.
Yvonne stumbled back, shocked, and twisted her ankle. She Exiled her arms before face–planting into a potted plant
Lorenzo lunged forward and caught her mid–fall, pulling her against him. “Scared that easily?” he teased, his breath tickling her ear.
The sudden closeness made Yvonne blush. She wasn’t usually thustered. She’d had plenty of physical contact with co–stars on set. But those were all professional. With Lorenzo, her heart was racing like crazy. Lorenzo just had that kind of charm.
That half–raised eyebrow look would’ve been cringe–worthy on anyone else. Lorenzo pulled it off perfectly.
“You sneaked in like a ghost. Of course. I’m startled.” Yvonne said, trying to hide her blush and pushing against his chest to break free.
Lorenzo tightened his grip, not letting her go. “Aren’t we still in the honeymoon phase?” he said, his tone playful.
Yvonne smiled, bright as sunshine, “We’re newlyweds, but… my period started this week,” she said, straightening his collar with a sly grin.
Lorenzo chuckled at her unexpected playfulness. He didn’t expect that she could be so cheeky. He watched her hips sway as she walked away, still amaised
With her period starting early, Yvonne slept soundly in Lorenzo’s arms all night
The next morning. Yvonne scrolled through the news on her phone during breakfast while Lorenzo flipped through financial papers. It felt like a scene from a cheesy rom–com.
Yolanda’s team had whipped up a frenzy of online hate against Yvonne. But Yvonne just pirked at the nasty comments.
“You’re actually grinning while people trash you” Lorenzo glanced at Yvonne, catching her smile..
Yvonne was stunned to know that Lorenzo grasped her situation. “Let them talk. Their words can’t hurt me. I’m not gonna lose sleep over some keyboard warriors”
Her voice stayed calm. Yvonne didn’t give a damn about those mindless sheep following trends online. If she cared about public opinion, she’d never have gotten into showbiz
Lorenzo liked Yvonne’s toughness. It was a must–have for any public figure. “So what’s your next play?”
Even though Yvonne wasn’t bothered by the insults, Lorenzo wasn’t gonna let his wife be a target of online abuse. If she couldn’t handle it, he’d step in, though he really didn’t like the weak
“No rush, I’m cooking up a special gift for them, Yvonne said with a sly wink, mischief in her eyes. “Let the hate fly a bit longer.”
Lorenzo was momentarily stunned by Yvonne’s lively vibe. This energetic woman was nothing like the pale, suffering person he’d seen that day “Looks like you’ve got a plan.
Yvonne nodded firmly. “Since I agreed to audition, I’ve thought about all possible outcomes. Those jerks aren’t gonna profit from me again”
“I excited to see what you’ll do,”
“I won’t let you down, Yvonne replied with a confident smile,
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| Gupter 13
With ms official announcements yet, Yvonne stayed home to study her script when Zell called,
Zell urged, “Yonne, did you see Yolanda’s press interview?”
“Himim,” Wonne answered flatly, her feelings hard in read.
The silence made Zell more and more nervous. “Yolanda is… important to the company,” he finally said after a paine, his vague words saying a for
“So you’re gonna draw me under the bus again?
“No need to be harsh. Starry Entertainment isn’t just mine. You should care about the employees. Personal interests don’t matter compared to the company’s needs, right?”
Zell was scheming. When he needed Yvonne, he gaslighted her by emphasizing she was the leader who had to think about the staff. Yvonne scoffed, “Do what you want.
Yvonne… I’m sorry.”
Yvonne hung up without arguing. Apologies couldn’t fix everything,
Zell wasted no time. Within a few hours, Yvonne saw Starry Entertainment’s response online. It said Yvonne had supposedly snagged Yolanda’s audition spor after Yolanda’s car accident. The statement hinted that it was a personal matter.
The internet turned on Yvonne in an instant. Hateful comments poured in, and some trolls even leaked her phone number online.
Yolanda’s fans flooded Yvonne’s phone with calls and nasty texts. The harassment only stopped when Yvonne turned off her phone. But the fans didn’t stop there. They even went after people around Yvonne Ashley’s phone kept ringing nonstop with harassment.
Zell’s strategy of cutting losses to save the company got a lot of praise online. As he expected, Starry Entertainment’s stock price stayed steady. But shareholders started hating on Yvonne
“See, Zell! I told you the stock wouldn’t tank if you backed me,” Yolanda said, looking triumphant.
“You don’t need to apologize to her, Yolanda, Zell frowned at the message she was typing on her phone.
“We did Yvonne wrong this time, but it was for you and Starry Entertainment. I still want to apologize to her, Yolanda said, her eyes sincere.
“You’re really kind. Zell admired Yolanda’s calm, comparing it to Yvonne’s petty attitude. Yvonne nitpicked over everything; she couldn’t compare
to Yolanda.
