Chapter 130
“Flora, my mom is just like that. Please don’t hold it against her. Kaylee felt terribly awkward.
“Just go back and rest. Don’t overthink it.”
Kaylee finally left with ease, after making sure that Flore really wasn’t angry. Watching Falth’s retreating figum, she followed like a deflated balloon.
Flora knew why Kaylee was so indecisive and timid. It was because she had such a domineering mother.
Leaving the office, Flor made a call to Rafael.
At Rafael’s private villa.
Fans‘ vehement comments flooded Twitter entirely. Rafael’s face turned grim as he saw fans escalating to doxxing and even mobbing the school in groups.
He was about to draft a statement on Twitter when Devin snatched his phone away,
“What are you doing?”
“Have you seen the nasty things they’re saying online?”
Rafael looked displeased. He hadn’t expected to bring such trouble to Kaylee.
Just two hours ago, an account named Shadow Dweller appeared out of nowhere, releasing many photos of Rafael and Kaylee backstage.
The angles were tricky, making them appear very close, with a few looking almost like they were kissing.
Coupled with some based on, ‘numored, and insider reveals‘ types of false information, Kaylee was completely portrayed as a scheming girl trying to get close to Rafael.
Rafael’s fans immediately became restless, attacking in groups, some even wishing to drag Kaylee out for a public sharing.
“You can’t issue a statement now.”
Devin weighed the pros and cons from a manager’s perspective.
These photos had also affected Rafael, and many fans suspected he and Kaylee were dating.
Rafael, originally a pop idol transitioning to a serious actor in the film and television industry, was still largely dependent on his fanbase. A scandal with a non–celebrity could have serious repercussions for him.
Some fans even started boycotting products Rafael endorsed
“And we just watch them attack a girl?” Rafael’s temples throbbed, “If fans want to leave, let them. I don’t accept such fans. I can’t let an innocent person suffer because of me.”
“So, what do you plan to say in your statement?” Devin tried to persuade him gently, “You, a big stor, modeling for a virtually unknown designer, how can you explain that?”
It was inexplicable. No one would believe it.
The situation was at a deadlock, Rafael’s veins bulging. “But I can’t do nothing and let her face the storm alone.”
“Ill have the company buy some trending topics to suppress the news. You staying out of it is the best option, otherwise, it’ll really become a mess.”
Devin tried to advise calmly. Knowing Rafael’s temperament, Devin feared he might just release a statement impulsively
Just then, the phone rang. It was a ringtone Rafael had set specifically for Flora.
His eyes lit up, and he quickly said to Devin, Give me the phone.”
Devin saw the name ‘Flora‘ on the phone, and promptly handed it over to Rafael.
“What do you plan to do about Kaylee’s suation?” Flora’s voice came through, slightly hoarse.
“I was about to issue a statement, but even if I step forward, it’s still going to be tricky.”
“Uh–huh.” Flora was calm, “So, you don’t have to
“I plan to use Rose’s account to make a statement.”
Those critics would shut up once and for all.