Jane had never been fond of bringing her private life into the public eye.
“Sorry, Osborn and I have finished today’s work. The questions about the movie have already been answered. We are not accepting interviews now. Please make way,” Jane’s tone remained calm, but her gaze turned cold, adopting a strictly businesslike attitude.
“Miss North, just a hint, Osborn, give us a hint…”
The reporters kept retreating, but they showed no intention of leaving. The former First Lady of Pansy Group had divorced and was now entangled with the rising male lead. If this were to be exposed, it would generate immense attention and become a sensation!
“Osborn, tell us, do you have plans to continue developing with Miss North? Does her position as your boss create pressure for you?”
Osborn halted, and Jane cast a puzzled look at him. What was he going to say? Wasn’t it the right time to leave?
Osborn cleared his throat, looked at a microphone in front of him with a smile, then glanced at Jane before answering sincerely, “Although Miss North and I currently have a relationship as superior and subordinate and friends, I have always liked her. I am currently pursuing her. As for the question of further development, well, that depends on when she accepts me.”
Osborn’s words were like tossing a “time bomb” into the group of reporters. The journalist who received the answer remained silent, wearing a satisfied smile.
The sound of cameras clicking was incessant. Meanwhile, Jane appeared visibly surprised. She couldn’t help but feel a bit angry, turning her head to Osborn with a furrowed brow.
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
At this moment, reporters bombarded Jane with more questions, such as, “Miss North, how do you feel about Osborn? Do you like him?”
“Miss North, please answer our questions… Miss North…”
Jane pressed her lips tightly, lowered her head slightly, and the polite smile on her face disappeared. It was clear she did not want to respond to these gossipy questions.
Moreover, she couldn’t understand why Osborn had said such things in front of the reporters. She had clearly rejected him seriously.
Osborn looked at her with a smile, and he lowered his head, concerned, “What’s wrong?”
Jane turned her face slightly, staring at him with some anger. She even tugged at Osborn’s arm, saying, “Don’t talk nonsense!”
She walked briskly forward, and Osborn quickly caught up. The two of them got into the car, leaving the reporters behind.
The next day, this news was exposed on the internet.
[Pansy Group’s former lady faces heartbreak! Refuses to reveal romance with Osborn!]
Similar headlines flooded social media platforms, dominating the trending topics.
…
Erica was released from the police station five days later. She seemed like a completely different person, absent-minded even when walking out of the police station’s gate. Upon seeing her driver, she avoided eye contact, and her complexion showed signs of fatigue.
As soon as Erica entered her home, she saw her father sitting sternly on the sofa. She lowered her head, intentionally avoiding eye contact with the man. She was about to head upstairs when her father called her.
“Stop!”
His voice was not loud, but it carried a hint of anger and an authoritative tone that couldn’t be refused. Erica stood still for a moment before turning to face Gregory Terry. Slowly, she walked toward him, her voice trembling with a hint of grievance.
“Dad…”
“Do you still have the face to call me Dad?”
Gregory suppressed his anger, lifted his head, stared at Erica, and stood up, walking around her to stand in front of her. He raised his hand and slapped the daughter he had always cherished.
He had always thought Erica was sensible, but she had now made a huge mistake. Erica stood in shock, knowing she was at fault. She didn’t dare to cry out but covered her face, and her eyes turned red.
“Do you know how big a mess you’ve made this time? Fooling around is one thing, but you were actually sent to the police station! If I hadn’t pulled some strings to get you out, you would be in jail!”
Gregory had been busy with the company’s affairs for the past few days. Due to Erica’s actions, the company’s stock prices plummeted, and several planned projects were withdrawn. The company was now facing even more financial difficulties.
While scolding Erica, Gregory’s veins bulged, and he looked at his daughter with a mixture of anger and disappointment.
“Dad…”
Erica’s lips trembled, full of regret. She hated Florence, and she hated Jane even more. If it weren’t for them, she wouldn’t have ended up in this situation.
“I know I was wrong… Dad, I won’t dare to do it again…”
Erica cried out, tears streaming down her face. Gregory snorted heavily.
“Go to your room. From now on, you’re not allowed to go out casually. Stop causing trouble!”
Back in her room, Erica closed the door and collapsed on the bed, crying in sorrow.
Her phone beeped twice, and she picked it up through teary eyes. The news headline read: “Star Entertainment CEO Jane’s Secret Romance with Osborn!”
Erica suddenly became alert.
Jane, Osborn?
She furrowed her brows, and with tearful eyes, she scrolled through the article, reading the reporters’ embellished words.
Jane…
Erica clenched her teeth, and her eyes revealed a burning anger.
“I must get rid of you! Osborn can only be mine!”
…
“In the proposal for the North Bay Entertainment Park…”
In the meeting room, Patrick was discussing how to proceed with the amusement park plan and attract investors. Suddenly, his phone vibrated.
After five minutes, during the brief pause in the discussion, Patrick took a sip of his coffee and took out his phone.
What caught his eye was the news about Jane and Osborn. Patrick’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and his fingers applied some pressure. When he saw the words “Underground Romance,” he couldn’t sit still.
“I need to go out and make a call. Excuse me.”
Patrick quickly straightened his suit, briefly explained the situation to the directors present, and then walked out of the meeting room with a very serious expression.
Jane, that woman!
“Jane, what’s going on with those news reports online? What does it mean by your ‘underground romance’ with Osborn?”
As soon as the call connected, Patrick couldn’t wait to inquire, and his tone carried a hint of gritted teeth.
Jane couldn’t help but feel a headache. Rumors and gossip were flooding the internet, and she had already instructed the PR department to handle the situation urgently. However, she hadn’t anticipated Patrick to react so strongly.