Chapter 1780
No.1
Before he could finish, darkness swallowed his vision.
......
Daniel found himself stuffed into a burlap sack, gagged with filthy rags, and dragged like a dead dog into an abandoned warehouse.
The sack was ripped open violently, sending him tumbling across the concrete floor.
A cold voice cut through the shadows. "Which hand touched her?"
Daniel trembled. He'd bullied too many people to remember who he'd crossed.
"Never mind," the voice said indifferently. "Break them both."
No.2
CRACK—
His screams echoed through the warehouse as both arms were snapped like twigs.
......
"Iris, should we leave today or tomorrow?" Evelyn asked, though her assistant still looked uneasy despite their earlier discussion.
A sudden pounding shook the door—heavy, unnatural.
They exchanged glances before approaching the entrance.
The moment the door opened, a bandaged figure collapsed to his knees.
No.3
"Father! I was wrong!" Daniel kowtowed frantically. "Spare your worthless son!"
Iris recoiled in shock.
Evelyn merely arched a brow. "I don't recall having a son."
"Yes! I'm unworthy!" Snot and tears streamed down his face. "I'll be your dog! Woof! Woof!"
"Call security." Her voice remained calm.
Daniel scrambled away like a man fleeing the devil himself.
Iris held up her phone with shaking hands. "Evelyn, look..."
No.4
Alexander Kingsley's private Twitter had just updated:
【I, Alexander Kingsley, have never had any romantic relationship with Isabella Winslow. The alleged engagement is pure fabrication. Surveillance footage was maliciously altered by her assistant—actual interaction lasted under five minutes. Kingsley Group will pursue legal action.】
Attached evidence included unedited security tapes and transaction records.
The Kingsley corporate account instantly reposted. The hashtag exploded.
Winwell Ventures' stock plummeted to limit down within minutes.
Both entertainment and financial circles quaked.
Isabella's fans spiraled into meltdown. Die-hard "power couple" shippers raged—only to find themselves mass-muted before the backlash began.
No.5
Nathan Carter delivered a blunt warning to Isabella: "Control your fans. Or else..."
Meanwhile, The First Lady crew announced a casting change—ousted lead Bianca White reclaimed her role, backed by a mysterious new investor.
"Evelyn!" Iris burst into the office waving her phone. "The First Lady crew just announced they're replacing Isabella Winslow!"
Her cheeks flushed with excitement. "They're reshooting all promo materials and redesigning the costumes!"
Charlie followed close behind. "Bianca White's agent just called Martha. They're fully cooperating with us now."
"And here's the juiciest part," Iris lowered her voice. "Daniel Young resigned, citing health reasons."
Charlie added, "Kingsley Group increased their investment and specifically requested Bianca as the female lead."
No.6
Isabella's team claimed she withdrew due to health issues, but everyone in the industry knew the truth.
Her staged encounter with Alexander Kingsley had been exposed, along with leaking the crew's styling secrets.
The same way she'd stolen Bianca's role was how she now made her disgraceful exit.
Only far more humiliating.
The entire entertainment industry mocked her downfall.
Bianca's fans unleashed their fury:
[Who said she didn't care about the Kingsley heir? How's that working out now?]
No.7
[Getting fired despite investor casting? Lord Alex strikes again!]
Meanwhile, rumors spread through fandom circles—
Bianca only reclaimed her role because Horizon reporter Evelyn Sinclair exposed the surveillance footage.
This prompted Alexander's personal investigation and swift retaliation.
Isabella's fan forum exploded.
Her supporters flooded Evelyn's forum with vile insults.