The online discourse became increasingly skewed due to a certain “recording,” which led to an increase in Lorelei’s detractors. However, the fans’ counterarguments appeared well-founded, causing many onlookers to begin to think that there might be some truth to it.
Firstly, it wasn’t Lorelei who abused the cat. Furthermore, in the recording, Lorelei never explicitly ordered Filippa to mistreat the cat. On the contrary, it hinted at Filippa threatening to demand one hundred million.
Lorelei’s public relations team adeptly used “brainwashing.” As long as Lorelei’s fans still supported her, she couldn’t be discredited.
Rather than being called “brainwashed fans,” it would be more apt to call them “cult followers.”
People who had been cyberbullied by Lorelei’s team in the past began to retaliate.
“I’ve seen shameless people, but never this shameless. Lorelei instructed Filippa to take Elisa’s cat, and she still claims to be in the right, huh?”
“Fans follow the main figure. They are all brainwashed.”
“If Lorelei doesn’t get discredited, I’ll livestream myself doing a headstand and washing my hair.”
“Lorelei’s face is all plastic surgery, yet she dares to boast about her looks. Can she compare to Elisa? If it weren’t for ‘Revenge and Love,’ I wouldn’t even watch. I’m boycotting her!”
“Don’t worry, you can’t discredit Lorelei, with this group of detractors, she’ll never be discredited.”
“Would Asher dare to change the female lead? In the contract they signed, Lorelei didn’t breach any terms. If Asher dares to change, who’s going to pay the exorbitant breach penalty?”
As soon as these remarks surfaced, they were immediately rebutted. At ten o’clock that morning, the official account of “Revenge and Love” announced Lorelei’s contract termination.
Shortly after, Asher retweeted, confirming its authenticity.
This was the unilateral decision of the production team to terminate the contract with Lorelei. If Lorelei didn’t agree, she would face a lawsuit.
If Lorelei intended to delay, “Revenge and Love” would not be able to start filming. She had plenty of time to drag it out. During the lawsuit, she could take on other engagements, but “Revenge and Love” couldn’t simply replace the role and start filming.
It was clear who would outlast whom. This was also why Lorelei was so audacious in the production team. She was certain that Asher wouldn’t dare to replace her, making this series a sacrificial pawn.
But what was unexpected was that Asher publicly declared his intention to terminate her contract.
Lorelei was so furious, her face almost contorted. She continued to spend money to manipulate public opinion.
For example, within the production team, Asher only treated Elisa well. While others were scolded by him during their scenes, Elisa was always treated kindly.
It insinuated an “ambiguous” relationship between the two.
Asher’s attitude towards Elisa was no secret. A production team member easily confirmed this to a reporter.
Indeed, Asher treated Elisa well. This inevitably brought up the matter of casting. He didn’t hesitate to replace the originally planned Filippa for her and offended the producers for her sake.
This mention of Filippa prompted Lorelei’s fans to start controlling the reviews.
“Elisa stole Filippa’s role, no wonder Filippa would hate her and retaliate against her cat.”
“Elisa is using her old tricks again, getting close to the director on set, pushing out Filippa first, and now trying to push out the female lead, Lorelei. If ‘Revenge and Love’ gets entangled in a lawsuit, the filming will be delayed, wasting the time of the entire production team, and the series will be finished before it’s even completed.”
“Asher’s first failure in life turned out to be because of Elisa and a cat. It’s amazing how much noise a cat can cause; netizens must be really bored.”
“Instead of calling it ‘Revenge and Love,’ we should call it ‘Elisa’s Promotion Diary.'”
“It’s strange. With all this uproar online, why hasn’t Elisa said a word?”
“What else can she do? She’s probably involved with the director, feeling guilty and afraid to speak out. It’s well known that Elisa is not well-liked at X Entertainment, while Lorelei is like their own daughter. ‘Revenge and Love’ still wants to change the cast, they must be blind.”
“Don’t forget, Lorelei has won numerous awards and outperformed Elisa by miles. Why would Asher risk offending her for Elisa? Besides, Lorelei’s acting skills are not bad; she’s the best in this kind of role.”
As Lorelei’s fans were at their peak, Asher began to tweet.
First, he explained why he had insisted on having Elisa play the role of Bay, the second female lead.
He released a video clip, the very scene where Elisa and Lorelei had an impromptu performance.
It hadn’t been released initially, probably to avoid affecting Lorelei, but now, since they were about to terminate the contract, there was no reason to spare her feelings.
Asher not only posted the video but also included a link to the script, making it easy for netizens to judge who had the better acting skills.
The results were clear. In a variety show called “Weekend Show,” even the seasoned actor Sebastian struggled to keep up with Elisa’s performance, let alone Lorelei. Furthermore, Elisa intentionally overshadowed her, making Lorelei’s performance seem quite awkward.
The fans who had been praising Lorelei’s acting skills found it hard to speak favorably now. Many of them admitted they were taken aback.
Meanwhile, the neutral bystanders, who mostly judged based on character and acting ability, found it hard to discern true character in the entertainment industry, but acting ability was obvious.
From the “Weekend Show,” they already knew that Elisa was a great actress, but they didn’t expect her acting alongside Lorelei to be this impressive. This led many to switch their support to her.
This video sparked a significant discussion, and within twenty minutes, it was trending.
Despite Lorelei’s efforts, the hype didn’t die down, and there was more to come.
Once the buzz settled, Asher launched his second wave, listing instances of Lorelei’s irresponsible behavior on set, such as overusing stunt doubles, even for scenes that only required her to show her feet. Some scenes had to be shot numerous times before they were approved.
These claims were backed by evidence. Given that there was never a shortage of cameras on set, Asher didn’t need to edit anything; he simply had the crew send him the footage.
Comparison is key, so Asher then shared footage of Elisa filming on set, with a red dress, riding a horse, holding a long spear, with minimal makeup, and a fierce look in her eyes, blood and dirt on her face. This was a stark contrast to her usual appearance. Even fans had to take a moment to process it.
Photographers from “Revenge and Love” also retweeted Asher’s tweet, showing support for Elisa.
Elisa’s dedication to her work was evident to everyone on set. It was no secret that the photographers favored photographing Elisa. It was effortless, and on top of that, she was stunning from every angle. She could be snapped at any moment, and it would make a great screensaver.
Elisa had a striking face, especially considering the significant changes she had undergone in the past few months, growing more and more beautiful, almost like a different person.
Aside from her looks, Elisa was kind to everyone, often offering water, food, and snacks to the crew.
Despite her seemingly aloof exterior, she was warm and caring inside.
Just as the fans of “ElsaWhite” began to rally and comment on the developments, CP fans came forward with their own opinions.
“This… this… this… is the tough and bold Elisa, Mama’s big girl? She’s amazing. Louis, I’m sorry, I’m taking your wife.”
“Elisa, oh Elisa, let’s discuss it. Do you want a woman as well?”
“Elisa, bro, I’m ready, bring it on. I can handle it.”
“Husband, take me!”
“From today, Elisa is my husband. Husband, I love you, husband, I’m waiting for you to marry me.”
“It’s the first time I’ve seen CP fans fighting the main character for the spouse. Louis, didn’t see that one coming, did you? Overnight, you’ve gained so many rivals, and they’re all women. (Facepalm)”
“Wow, this contrast. You won’t realize until you see it. Is this the so-called great acting ability that Lorelei’s fans were talking about on set?”
“This video comparison, Mr. Kentala, you’ve almost taken everything from the ‘Mountain Inside the Forest.'”
“The truth is clear to those who can see. Please, Miss Lorelei, stop trying to manipulate the situation with your water army.”
“Am I the only one who noticed something strange? Why does Lorelei need a stunt double for her feet and legs? Is it because her feet are ugly or smelly? I’ve never seen her show her legs or feet. Even in the summer, she wears long dresses on the red carpet, and her shoes are always closed-toe. I’ve never seen her show her feet.”
“Upstairs, I can already smell it.”
“Mr. Kentala, your tweet is funny. Remember to check your PM.”
“I finally understand what happened.”
Elisa, aware of the developments ahead, didn’t invest too much time and energy into the online discourse. On the other hand, Louis, because he followed the CP fandom, received Twitter notifications of various videos of him and Elisa, as well as the comments made by fans and the trending topics.
Just a few days ago, the fans were calling Elisa their wife, and now they’ve switched to calling him their husband. It was not just the sheer number of “husbands” that bothered him, but the fact that they were urging Elisa to replace him.
Louis gritted his teeth, restraining his irritation as he popped a mint into his mouth, the crunching sound echoing in the room. Meanwhile, Elisa was engrossed in handling business matters on her computer. She had a pair of blue light glasses perched on her nose, the lenses non-prescriptive, solely for protecting her eyes and alleviating visual fatigue.
Her fingers moved swiftly across the keyboard, the only sound in the quiet room being the rhythmic tapping of the keys. The computer screen scrolled quickly, casting a flickering light onto her lenses. After a while, she paused, adjusting her glasses and stared at the computer screen with a pensive expression.
A person’s seriousness is truly captivating. With the addition of glasses, Elisa exuded a charming intelligence. Her loosely flowing hair was clipped at the back, a few stray strands framing her face. She propped her chin on her hand, and after a while, rubbed her eyes, as if lost in thought.
“Take a break, you’ve been at it for three hours,” Louis reminded her.
Elisa’s idea of taking a break was simply to gaze outside at the green leaves for half an hour before resuming her work. This workload was relatively light for her, but due to her long absence from these tasks, she felt a bit rusty. In the past, she could quickly and efficiently handle and resolve such matters.
Back when she first took on the responsibilities as the heir to the Powell family, she not only had to manage external affairs, but internal ones as well, leaving her as busy as a headless fly. Once she got through the most challenging days, she found that she could easily overcome any subsequent hardships on her own, without needing anyone’s help.
Elisa went through all the files that had piled up at X Entertainment, and with Mr. Whitlock imprisoned and ousted, the artists previously signed with the company smoothly fell under her control, including Lorelei. At this moment, Lorelei still dared to frolic around online, perhaps unaware that she had become Elisa’s immediate superior.
Lorelei’s audacious behavior could only be attributed to her being the company’s “cash cow,” with a financial backer behind her, protecting her from any repercussions.
Louis wasn’t sure what Elisa was thinking, but when she was deep in thought, he never disturbed her. He glanced at his phone and scrolled through the screen. Today, Elisa had posted on Twitter; had she noticed their CP fandom with 1. 8 million fans eagerly anticipating their marriage? Had she seen his public confession on Twitter? It had been impulsive at the time, and now, looking back, it was filled with embarrassment, almost unbearable to look at.
If Elisa had seen these…
Louis lifted his gaze, his eyes filled with Elisa’s image. What did he mean to her? Did she know that he liked her? Was she pretending not to have seen it? Was his tumultuous affection just unrequited love on his part?
Upon careful consideration, the emotions between him and Elisa were like clouds chasing the sun. Driven by the wind, they silently calculated the distance between themselves and the sun. Occasionally, the sunlight’s shine was both tender and tormenting.
He simultaneously hoped that Elisa would see his feelings, while also dreading that she might.