The “cat abuse incident” has led to the unprecedented bankruptcy of the company.
Online opinions are divided-some sympathize with Elisa, while others mock her foolishness, and there are also insinuations that she seduced Louis to climb the social ladder. Regardless of whether Elisa’s dark past has been cleansed, there will always be those who criticize her.
Elisa closed Twitter, paying no attention to these comments. These people had no relevance to her, and she had no need to concern herself with their opinions. Instead of wasting time explaining herself, she believed in persuading them through her actions. If they resisted? She would continue until they yielded.
Louis had been keeping an eye on the online sentiment, watching as those who claimed to be his fans insulted Elisa in the comments. A gloomy shadow covered his entire countenance.
Elisa, who had been resting with her eyes closed nearby, noticed the change. She squinted at Louis, who was frowning at his phone, and asked, “What’s wrong with you?”
“Elisa, will you blame me for posting that tweet without your consent?”
Elisa instantly understood. Although she hadn’t read the comments online, she had a general idea of the situation. There were too many people who adored Louis. Those “fans” who claimed to act in his best interest were actually selfish, hoping Louis would conform to their ideals.
In their eyes, someone nearly perfect should remain detached from worldly matters. They envisioned Louis as a two-dimensional figure, living only on the screen, with no need for real-life relationships.
“I appreciate you acting on your own to post that tweet. How could I blame you? You saved me a lot of trouble. Besides, if it weren’t for you, I might not have made it through yesterday,” Elisa had a clear understanding of herself; even though she often put up a strong front, there were times when she was vulnerable.
“Don’t go online for a while. Gossip and rumors will be replaced by new scandals in a couple of days. It’s not worth your attention,” Louis advised.
Elisa nodded.
Louis changed the subject. “When will you deal with ‘Lorelei’?”
“Dealing with her isn’t troublesome; it’s the people behind her,” she was one hundred percent sure that ‘Lorelei’ was Lila. She had witnessed Hamish torturing Lila when she was still a ghost, seeing him lock Lila in a dog cage, disfigure her, break her toes, and finally throw her into a ravine.
During that time, she couldn’t control her own spirit, drifting aimlessly, sometimes lingering around Hamish, and sometimes lingering around Micah and Ivan.
Elisa didn’t know what ultimately became of Lila, but she remembered reading reports that she went insane and later died.
Elisa had thought that Lila would not resurface, but three years later, she reappeared under a new identity in the public eye. The people behind Lila had played a significant role; without power, such a feat would have been impossible. The phrase “evil lasts for a thousand years” was not groundless.
When dealing with such evil, it should be resolved with decisive force, leaving no opportunity for retaliation; otherwise, it would only lead to future trouble.
“Your eyes are bloodshot. Rest for a while. Let me handle the troublesome matters,” Louis suggested.
This time, Elisa did not refuse. She had not slept for two days and nights.
Her mind had been under great strain to resolve the issue. Now that she had taken the first step, her mind relaxed slightly. Combined with the effect of the cold medicine she had taken, drowsiness swiftly overcame her. She rubbed her tired eyes.
“I’ll rest here for a bit. Wake me when your people bring Iris,” she said.
“All right, sleep well,” Louis replied.
Elisa fell asleep directly on the table, covered with a blanket. In a short while, her breathing became steady.
Louis reached out and gently shook her in front of her eyes, confirming that she was asleep. He carefully picked her up and carried her to the bedroom.
The bedroom was filled with sleep-inducing incense, and the curtains were drawn, casting the room into dimness. Louis stood at the head of the bed, gazing at Elisa’s features with great attention. Only when she was asleep could he hold her.
Louis sighed. He had no idea how to make Elisa rely on him, despite being the first person he had ever liked in such a way.
In a low voice, he murmured, “I wish you could rely on me more.”
Louis did not linger in the room for long, stepping out of the bedroom and retrieving a mint candy from his pocket, unwrapping it and popping it into his mouth. The instant coolness of the mint filled his mouth, clearing his somewhat muddled mind.
Returning to the study, heopened his computer. Protecting someone he cared about meant taking action. He opened the web browser and saw several tweets maligning Elisa, all marked with his fan club’s logo, with the word “Iron Fan” displayed prominently alongside their usernames.
Louis had been busy with his acting career in recent years and paid little attention to Twitter. Occasionally, he would check for promotional purposes, and at times, he would even have his management team handle the account rather than bother with it himself.
However, his lack of activity did not mean he was unaware of the dynamics. In fan terminology, these individuals were his loyal supporters, the “Iron Fans,” who stood against the malicious “Antis.”
These people were maligning Elisa.
“Elisa is just a schemer. Why can’t Louis see through her? What good would it bring him to be involved with a woman like her, spreading rumors?”
“I want to unfollow. I can’t stand seeing Louis with other women, especially that woman, Elisa, whom I detest the most.”
“There’s no smoke without fire. It’s impossible for Elisa to be completely innocent. Even if the rumors of her seducing the director and having an affair are false, she is undoubtedly unclean behind the scenes. Otherwise, why would her own company not protect her and let her take the blame?”
“She’s even unlikable in her own company. It’s easy to see how detestable she must be.”
“That cat deserved to die! I hope she gets run over when she steps out of her house!”
Louis copied all these users’ IDs and sent them to the legal department to issue warning letters. While these letters served as notifications, they were not what Louis sought. He wanted actual legal action. He filed lawsuits and issued public statements to disband all fan groups, completing the entire process in less than half an hour.
Today’s hot topics were dominated by various scandals.
#Elisa’s Cat#
#Filippa’s Cat Abuse Video#
#Filippa’s Lorelei Recording#
#Lorelei’s Persona Collapse#
#Malicious#
#X Entertainment’s CEO Arrested for Illegal Activities#
#Louis’s Confrontation with Fans#
The last hashtag shot up from seventh to second place.
In the entertainment industry, many stars had lost their fan bases, but this was the first time die-hard fans had received court summonses for defamatory comments made in a moment of anger.
This move shocked many, and some even considered Louis to be insane, as he had offended his fans for the sake of a woman.
Louis’s action confirmed everyone’s suspicions: he was in love with Elisa.
In this manner, he declared his feelings to the world, using this method to confront his fans. Louis’s move had an extremely powerful impact, causing his fan count to continuously decline.
Among the fans who received the court summonses, there were several minors. Louis did not show any leniency, sending the summonses directly to their homes. Their reckless defamation, despite being underage, was no excuse. Once involved in a legal battle, this would become a stain on their records, and they would not escape the consequences.
When it came to wrongdoing, one must face the consequences.
Was Louis being too harsh? He didn’t think so. In fact, he felt that his actions were not severe enough. Seeing those curses wishing death upon Elisa, he felt a surge of anger building within him.
Someone like Louis, a public figure with abundant resources, could make these people regret their impulsiveness for the rest of their lives.
Louis also silenced these people with a single sentence. “I like her. I pursued her. I entered this industry because I wanted to find her. Now that I have found her, if she leaves me because of my so-called ‘fans,’ then I will leave the entertainment industry.”
This was the ultimate move. Suddenly, Louis’ fans also came to a realization. Louis was a real person, not a paper figure they had imagined. He could like someone, date, and get married. Fans couldn’t be with their idols, they could only focus on their work. If Louis were to leave the entertainment industry, wouldn’t that mean they would no longer see his work?
Louis’ combination of measures took less than half a day, and the purpose of the “killing the chicken to scare the monkey” was already accomplished; the webpage had indeed become much cleaner.
Following this, there was a frenzy of support for the couple (usually referred to as a “cp” online).
During the “Weekend Show,” some people subtly mentioned the Louis and Elisa couple, but this pairing was too sensitive, and they didn’t dare to openly support it, especially considering the strength of Elisa’s detractors and Louis’ fans.
However, now that the main characters had come clean, the “cp” they were shipping was real, and they became the unbeatable, number one sweet couple, even trending together.
Many onlookers joined the “cp” fan club, and in a short time, the previously-ranked-5000 “ElsaWhitecp” surged to the top, solidifying their status as a “visual couple.” Their photos combined to create a frenzy for the fans of their looks.
Edited videos, fan fiction, and even detailed analysis abounded.
“I always felt that Louis was interested in Elisa, and it turns out it was true. My obscure ‘cp’ finally came to fruition. Look at the way Louis was shy and couldn’t look up when Elisa was on stage. At the time, some people even said Louis hated Elisa.”
“I always thought Louis was unapproachable, but I never expected him to pursue someone so ardently.”
“I can’t believe it! They said Elisa seduced Louis, but I think it’s Louis who seduced Elisa. He’s been pursuing her all this time.”
“When did Louis start to like Elisa? I’m so curious. He secretly liked her and then amazed everyone?”
“In an interview, I felt a long time ago that Louis was interested in Elisa. When have I ever seen him so infatuated with a woman? Louis is truly a great man. Elisa, my dear, grab onto this great man quickly and don’t miss your chance.”
“Thinking about the interview, every word was so sweet. ElsaWhite deserves it.”
“I feel so sorry for Elisa. Her cat was cruelly killed. I hope that with Louis by her side, she can recover mentally.”
“If my shipping ‘cp’ can act together in a play or a movie, then my life would be complete.”
……..
Elisa slept from four in the afternoon until ten in the evening. She felt dizzy and disoriented from the long sleep, and when she opened her eyes, her brain reacted slowly. For a moment, she didn’t know where she was.
She lay in bed, gradually regaining her senses as she looked towards the door. Because of Mimi’s death, Louis had brought her to Vaquita Bay. And now, she was in the bedroom.
Elisa had stayed here for a night before, so she was familiar with the surroundings. She reached out and found the switch, turning on the light. The sudden brightness made her close her eyes, and she waited until she adjusted before getting up.
Having slept for six hours, she felt much less fatigued. Elisa walked out of the bedroom towards the study.
Louis was still busy, just like her, he hadn’t rested much, but his spirits seemed high, showing no signs of fatigue.
Louis was focused and multitasking, but he noticed the footsteps in the corridor and set down his computer.
The study door was not closed, and as he got up, Elisa appeared at the door. The two of them locked eyes.
Louis asked, “Hungry? I made some vegetable and lean meat congee in the kitchen. I’ll warm it up for you. I’ll go serve you some.”
Elisa shook her head; she didn’t feel particularly hungry.
“Have you eaten?” Louis smiled, “I wanted to wait until you woke up to eat together.”
Now Elisa found it hard to refuse Louis. From when had Louis become the first person in his mind? When he was hungry, he would think if Elisa had eaten. When it was cold, he would wonder if she had wrapped up. When he cooked, he would think about eating with her.
Perhaps in his heart, Elisa was more important than himself.