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The next morning, she went to the studio and hired several workers to restore it to its original state, then she called Megan.
Megan answered, but her voice sounded weak.
“Yolanda.”
“What’s wrong?”
Megan covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face. “It’s nothing, just some pain in my body. I’ll be fine after a few days of rest.”
Yolanda sighed in relief and comforted her, “You don’t need to come to the studio these days. Ian’s new TV series is about to air, and we’ll be busy soon. Take care of yourself, or you won’t keep up with the schedule. Megan, I have to remind you again: divorce your husband as soon as possible. He’ll only hold you back like this.”
“I know.”
After saying this, Megan hesitated, as if she had more to say.
But she said nothing and hung up the phone.
Yolanda sat in front of her office computer, browsing through profiles of forgotten talents in the entertainment industry to find hidden gems. Once Ian became famous, she planned to bring these hidden gems into her studio.
But after seeing a promising talent like Ian, other prospects just seemed a bit lacking.
Her fingers swiped the mouse, and suddenly a breaking news alert popped up.
It was from Elara Aster, claiming she was threatened with a knife by a talent’s manager.
She even shared a photo of the scar on her cheek, which looked quite frightening.
Yolanda’s expression darkened immediately as she saw that the post had over ten thousand comments, all asking who the attacker was.
Elara hesitantly revealed that the talent was in the same production crew as her.
Netizens quickly dug up the crew she was in and flooded Simone’s Twitter with comments.
Simone had already warned Elara, but Elara still didn’t listen.
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She called Elara Aster, who refused to answer and was focused on posting on Twitter, hinting that someone in the crew was protecting that talent.
The public reaction became even more exaggerated.
This was malicious harm, especially since Elara Aster is a second–tier star. That scar looked so terrible, calling it disfigurement wouldn’t be an exaggeration.
Simone couldn’t get through by phone and angrily threw her phone onto the coffee table.
What exactly was going on? She had been a director in the entertainment industry for so long and had clearly warned Elara Aster. Why would Elara suddenly go crazy?
Elara Aster then exposed several more insider stories online, targeting Ian.
Ian’s Twitter fans were only in the millions, so the comments were quickly dominated.
“Ugly people always cause trouble. Get out of the entertainment industry now!”
“You and your manager deserve to die and make amends with your death!”
“How can a man be so vicious? I bet you’re involved with that cheap manager of yours. Scum for dogs, forever!”
“Little Rookie, this is the hottest moment of your life.”
Ian’s latest Twitter post was slammed with over 100,000 comments and quickly topped the trending list.
Even though his fans worked hard to explain below, saying Ian isn’t that kind of person.
But their numbers were just too few to make any waves.
Even the director of the soon–to–air show called Yolanda.
The show is about to launch, and now with Ian’s scandal blowing up this big, Elara Aster’s fans are already threatening to boycott the show. This is not a good sign.
Zack White spoke seriously, “Tessa, if this doesn’t get resolved, we’ll have no choice but to cut all his scenes overnight.”
Yolanda scrolled through the online comments, calm in her eyes. “Zack, give me five days to turn this around. Consider it free publicity.”
Zack frowned, his rational side telling him not to trust Yolanda.
But he also knew this woman had some serious skills.
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He took a deep breath. “Okay, five days then. This show airs in a week, and I’m under a lot of pressure myself. Tessa, although we’ve had our differences, we’re in the same boat now. If the show doesn’t air, I’ll be caught up in the mess too.”
Director Zack tried to get close to her before, but she fought back using Charles as leverage.
“I know.”
After hanging up, Yolanda immediately drove to the filming location where Ian was working.
The crew had moved downtown, quite close to her studio.
Ian seemed unaware of what had happened. He had a lot of scenes today and was performing with great focus. He portrayed the role very well.
But the staff around were whispering. Even if he was slow to catch on, he knew something was
wrong.
By the time filming wrapped up, it was already 3 p.m.
He went to the dressing room to change, and Yolanda followed him in.
“Ian, have you checked Twitter?”
He tugged at the hem of his clothes and asked in a deep voice, “Is this Elara Aster?”
Yolanda was surprised by his sharp perception.
“Yeah, there’s a lot of hate online. Don’t go online these days.”
“Got it.”
He had already changed his clothes and walked straight to her side, though keeping a meter’s distance.
“Ms. Grant, I finished my scenes today. Can you take me home?”
She nodded and mentioned Megan while they were in the car.
But lan clearly wasn’t paying attention. He asked, “Whose car is this?”
That’s when Yolanda realized it was Leo’s car.
She had used it for two days, and Leo, stingy as ever, apparently hadn’t called her once.
“A friend.”
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After saying this, she said no more. She saw Ian fiddling with his phone through the rearview mirror.
When they arrived, his mood was low.
“Did you check Twitter?”
He tugged at the corner of his mouth and lowered his eyelashes. “So many people tagged me. I couldn’t help myself.”
Yolanda snatched his phone, cupped his face, and said, “I’ll handle this. Rest assured, if I dared to do that back then, I wouldn’t have left any real evidence.”

Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
Part 1: The Discovery of BetrayalYolanda Grant’s marriage was built on patience, sacrifice, and quiet endurance — but that illusion shattered in one night. It was late when she arrived at a dark, empty alley after receiving a mysterious message with an address. At first, she thought it was a misunderstanding. After all, her husband Charles Sinclair — a man of wealth, power, and refined taste — would never lower himself to something so vulgar. But when she saw him holding a young woman in his arms, kissing and touching her like a man possessed, every ounce of denial drained from her. Charles, the proud and disciplined businessman, was cheating — and in a filthy alleyway, no less.Part 2: The Scene of HumiliationFrom the safety of her car, Yolanda watched as the scene unfolded. The woman clinging to Charles was frail, trembling, and emotional, like a flower blooming in the mud. The surroundings — the stained floor, damp walls, and suffocating darkness — mocked everything Charles had always claimed to be. This wasn’t just infidelity; it was degradation. Yolanda’s mind swirled with disbelief. Her husband, who obsessed over class and perfection, had become a man of impulse and dirt. She didn’t confront him or make a scene; she didn’t even cry. Instead, she leaned back in her seat, numb, realizing that her marriage was already over in spirit.Part 3: Two Years of DevotionAs she sat there, flashes of the past flooded her mind. Two years of marriage — two years of her trying to please him in every way. She had known from the start that Charles didn’t love her. On their wedding day, he had made it painfully clear that his heart already belonged to another woman. Still, Yolanda married him out of hope, out of love, out of the foolish belief that devotion could melt even the coldest heart. She gave up her career, her ambitions, and her independence, just to prove she was worthy of him. She cared for him like a nurse for her patient — cooking his meals, planning his wardrobe, and tending to every detail of his life. And in return, she got nothing but distance and silence.Part 4: The Breaking PointNow, watching him entwined with another woman, everything she had built inside her — the patience, the sacrifice, the illusion — collapsed. The man she had once called her husband had become unrecognizable. He had torn off his noble mask and revealed himself as nothing more than a beast driven by desire. Yolanda felt like she’d been slapped, her dignity shattered into pieces. But instead of screaming or crying, she felt an eerie calm. Her pain was too deep to express. All she could think was: This marriage must end.Part 5: Charles’s UneaseWhile Yolanda drove home, Charles suddenly sensed that something was wrong. The headlights of a passing car illuminated his face, and a chill ran down his spine. He didn’t know whose car it was, but unease stirred in his chest. The girl in his arms whimpered for his attention, but his mind was already elsewhere. Straightening his clothes, he pulled away coldly. “That’s enough for tonight,” he said flatly. “The company’s got big projects. I can’t afford divorce rumors right now.” His words revealed not love, but calculation — every move guided by image and control. The girl, blinded by her feelings, agreed softly, claiming she would wait. But to Charles, it was just another temporary indulgence.Part 6: The Return HomeWhen Yolanda returned home, the villa felt colder than ever. She had just come out of the shower when Charles entered the bedroom, carrying his jacket. He looked as immaculate as always — tall, handsome, commanding — but tonight, his arrogance seemed cruel. On his pristine white shirt, Yolanda noticed a faint smear of pink lip gloss. She had never worn lip gloss; she hated its stickiness. That small, shiny mark told her everything she needed to know. As she dried her hair, she kept her expression neutral, unwilling to give him the satisfaction of seeing her pain.Part 7: The Cold ConversationCharles glanced at her and asked casually, “When did you get back?”“This afternoon,” she replied.He loosened his tie, unbuttoning his shirt as if nothing had happened. “I was out playing golf tonight,” he added. The lie rolled off his tongue effortlessly. Through the reflection in the window, Yolanda saw the dirt on his back — proof that golf wasn’t the only game he’d been playing. With quiet fury, she shot back, “Then I guess you scored plenty of holes. Congrats.”Her sarcasm caught him off guard. For the first time, he frowned, slightly unsettled. He wasn’t used to this tone from her — the woman who once worshiped him now sounded indifferent, almost mocking.Part 8: His Cruel ArroganceInstead of apologizing, Charles smirked and wrapped his arm around her waist. “Are you mad? I told you when we got married that I didn’t love you. If you’re that unhappy, find someone else to cheat with.” His words cut through her like a blade. It wasn’t just betrayal anymore — it was humiliation. He treated her heartbreak as an inconvenience, as if her pain were irrelevant. Inside, Yolanda’s chest felt like it was being strangled with wire, every breath searing. Yet she stayed silent. Her quietness, once a sign of love, now turned into armor.Part 9: The Memory of InnocenceIn that moment, Yolanda’s mind drifted back to when she first met Charles. She was young, freshly adopted into the Grant family, and he was already the picture of perfection — disciplined, confident, untouchable. Back then, she looked at him with admiration and love. To her, he was everything she aspired to be. Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine that this same man would someday make her feel worthless. All those years of love, of marriage, of giving — they now felt like a cruel joke.Part 10: A New Beginning Hidden in the Word “Fine”Charles chuckled when she finally said, “Fine.” To him, it was just another empty threat, another outburst that would fade with time. He kissed her cheek, confident that her love would keep her shackled to him forever. What he didn’t realize was that this time, “Fine” wasn’t surrender — it was goodbye. Behind her calm eyes, Yolanda had already made her decision. The love that once bound her had turned to ash, and from that ash, something new was forming — strength.Chapter 1 ends with Yolanda’s quiet determination to take back her life. She won’t cry or beg anymore. This time, she’ll walk away — not as a broken wife, but as a woman reborn through betrayal.