A gossip site found an old romantic photo of Blake and Bianca and labeled it with the flashy headline, “Bianca Scott Clings to Vincent Lopez’s Godson.”
After some digging, the man in the photo was confirmed to be Blake, who appeared on the talent show.
The online community exploded, quickly pushing the topic to the top of the trending discussions.
“No wonder Sophia favors Blake. Can anyone deny there’s some behind-the-scenes manipulation?”
“At the very least, Sophia knows the importance of gratitude. She’s clearly skilled at networking.”
“Could there be a connection between Sophia Johnson and Vincent Lopez too?”
“It’s all just a strategic move. They’re helping each other in business!”
“All the goodwill Sophia built up is completely ruined! Plus, Blake is related to the famous director and has a questionable relationship with his agent. He really knows how to play the game, doesn’t he?”
A video montage of the three eliminated Orion Entertainment contestants went viral with the title “Behind-the-Scenes Play.”
“Their performances were good, too. They’re all trainees with similar skills, yet they got eliminated in the first round. If that’s not manipulation behind the scenes, what is it then?”
“Did you notice that the three eliminated contestants are all from Orion Entertainment? They seem to be targeted.”
“Hahaha, look at Reese’s expression; it’s hilarious…”
Blake, who had just gained popularity, was quickly labeled a “backdoor beneficiary.”
Reese was maliciously photoshopped, and her distorted images spread widely.
Fans defending Blake and Reese online faced severe backlash. The half a million new followers on Blake’s social media were mostly critics, filling his comment section with insults and mockery.
Some even claimed that Bianca had seduced a wealthy man to sabotage Orion Entertainment for her own gain.
The absurdity of the comments was almost laughable to Bianca.
She had initially been the target of Orion Entertainment’s smear campaign, but now the narrative had flipped, making her out to be the aggressor. The lengths big companies would go to manipulate public opinion were shocking.
All the gossip came together at this time, putting Bianca back in the spotlight. However, most of the comments were filled with mockery and disdain.
Some netizens even speculated that she had slept her way to the top.
Seeing all this, Natalie couldn’t hide her happiness. “Bianca, I warned you that you can’t beat me or Orion Entertainment. Let’s see how you fight back this time!
The court of public opinion didn’t always mean justice. Only the legal system could provide that.
Seeing the situation unfold, Bianca decided to take the talent show’s crew to court. She was determined to stand her ground and not back down.
She quietly began reaching out to lawyers, and Sophia gave her Reece’s contact information.
“If you’re having trouble finding a good lawyer, consider Mr. Barton. Don’t think about bargaining this time.”
Bianca nodded in agreement. “Okay.”
If Reece agreed to take on the case, it would greatly increase the chances of Emerald Artists Agency winning.
Meanwhile, Justin was in his office at Phoenix Entertainment, scrolling through the trending topics on his phone.
He expected Bianca would ask for his help again, but surprisingly, she hadn’t approached him in two days. Her strong independence earned him even more respect.
As Dave’s wife and a partner at Phoenix Entertainment, Bianca’s mistreatment was concerning for Justin. He decided to step in and help her.
Justin quickly called his assistant and instructed them to reach out to the person responsible for Star Search to find out what was really going on.
By the afternoon, however, his assistant returned looking disheartened. “Mr. Wilson, the Star Search officials said they won’t discuss Sophia Johnson. There will be no reversal, no matter who steps in…”
In the entertainment industry, Phoenix Entertainment was a major player. This was the first time Justin had faced such open disregard. He was momentarily shocked.
What kind of support did the show’s crew have?
He realized he needed to inform Dave about this.
Without delay, Justin dialed Dave’s number.
Dave answered quickly, his tone calm. “What’s going on?”
In a serious tone, Justin replied, “Dave, Bianca is in trouble.”
After a moment of silence, Dave broke it, saying, “Spill the details, Justin. Just tell me what’s going on.”
Justin quickly sent him a screenshot, explaining, “This looks like Orion Entertainment’s doing. They’ve teamed up with the Star Search crew to take down Bianca. They seem well-prepared this time. I tried contacting the show’s crew, but the person in charge said there was no chance to change anything. What should we do?”
Dave sank into the sofa, his eyes narrowed like a predator watching its prey. Finally, he sneered, “No chance to change anything, huh? Let’s see if they can stand their lies.”
After hanging up, Dave called Zane to his office, and in a cold tone, he ordered.
“Contact the head of Star Search and tell them Phoenix Alliance Group has evidence. They need to publicly admit the truth and apologize to Emerald Artists Agency. If they don’t, their show will end!”
“Boss, are you speaking on behalf of Phoenix Alliance Group or yourself?” Zane asked.
Dave shot him a cold stare and replied, “What do you think?”
Zane hesitated for a moment before answering, “Got it.”
As the CEO’s right-hand man, he represented Dave and would make sure the person in charge of the talent show understood the message.
No one in the country would dare disrespect the CEO of Phoenix Alliance Group.
Bianca walked into the office the next morning, her face showing a lack of sleep. Her mind raced as she thought about what to do next. She was in a tough spot.
As soon as she entered, Diana rushed over, her voice echoing through the office.
“Bianc, check Twitter! Star Search publicly apologized!”
“What?” Bianca perked up, quickly unlocking her phone.
Diana excitedly said, “You handled this like a pro! Tell me, how did you do it?”
Bianca was confused as she looked at her phone. Star Search was trending again.
“Star Search crew apologizes.”
“Sophia Johnson’s fanbase skyrockets.”
“Sophia Johnson a victim of misinterpretation.”
“Editing mistake a big issue.”
What the heck happened? Even Bianca was baffled by this sudden change of events. Just the day before, that same crew had been full of themselves!
She had planned to speak with Reece about the lawsuit today, but now she couldn’t understand why things had flipped.
As she read through the apology letter, it became clear-it was a blame game aimed at the editing crew. The program crew claimed they didn’t know anything, as if the editing team alone was responsible for the whole show.