Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

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Connor said, "Had it not been for the obstacles four years ago, you two might have been together already. Why torment yourself with denial?"

A flicker of panic crossed William's eyes. "I've never even thought about cheating or doing anything that would betray Jessica."

"But now, the online community doesn't see it that way. Anything that's been leaked now absolutely can't be seen as you being unfaithful. Otherwise, both you and Jennie will be done for." Seeing that William refused to admit it, Connor could only continue his impassioned analysis.

"Even if we have to make Jennie the villain, you can claim that you and Jessica are in business together simply because you are just assisting your junior. You didn't expect any

misunderstanding to result, but that's still not enough to prove your innocence. People would still accuse you of behaving improperly and not being prudent enough..."

Losing his temper out of embarrassment, William interrupted, "I've done nothing wrong. I'm completely innocent."

"But your sponsorship deals and the company's stock prices have all been affected. It's not something your clear conscience can reverse," Connor said. "You

can't be the one at fault. Only by being seen as a victim can you preserve everything you Listen to me, a divorce can..."

have n

"Enough, stop talking. I won't agree to a

divorce," William stated firmly.

"So, what's your solution? That video makes it impossible for Jennie to clear her name. If we just ignore it, the result would be the same as making her take the blame for everything. But can you bear that? Jennie is a talented actress. If we choose this path, it would comple William's body stiffened, his gaze growing vacant. His lips trembled as he said, "I can't do that to Jessica! She hasn't done anything wrong."

Connor's expression shifted suddenly as he said, "That may not necessarily be the case."

Taken aback, William immediately looked at Connor and asked, "What do you mean?" Connor elaborated calmly, "What's the story behind those photos of Jessica looking sick?"

William was shaken when he remembered the matter. A flash of concern crossed his mind. Could she really be sick?

"Didn't you mention that she feigned illness to stop you from helping Jennie? How can it be so coincidental?" Connor asked, "And why didn't she answer her phone after the incident? Was she feeling guilty?" William was stunned, his brows furrowed as he said, "So, you're suggesting she deliberately staged those photos to stir up more drama."

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have a change of heart and abandon Jennie?"

trouble. William, you really should teach her a lesson. It's one thing if she can't help with your career, but trying

plan he had in mind was for William and Jennie to help each other advance in their mid- career, rather than having a housewife like Jessica who could only hide in

consistently maintained his boundaries, thwarting Connor's plans, the latter believed

opportunity had presented

expression was beginning to darken. Growing agitated, he wanted to call Jessica again. But still, no one

him further, but William remained resolute, not intending to

current predicament. "Actually, you could pacify Jessica and get the divorce procedures over with. Treat it as a pretend divorce, and wait for the storm to pass before taking

time came for them to decide whether they were going to

pretend divorce and a real divorce evidently meant two different things to him even

not targeting your

flickered subtly just as

you? Why haven't you answered your phone for so long? I have something to discuss with you. Let's

"I'm at the hospital..."

aback foaling me though a fire had enddanly flared within him. Hie

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even more. Yet, Jessica continued

to the fire? I made it clear to you that there's

a moment of inexplicable suffocation for William. Yet, in his frustration, he

fake pictures. You're aware of the situation online, where things have gotten out of hand and Jennie nearly died just now. We've come up with a solution

As William

he seemed unable to bring up the pretend divorce. An unexplainable sense of unease filled him every time he wanted to do so. As Connor continuously urged him, an outburst unexpectedly came

due to the intense pain. Anger made her shiver uncontrollably, her voice almost hoarse from the force of her screams. It felt as if she was on the verge of an emotional breakdown. William was taken aback by the

Jessica, so much so that he couldn't even hear her cries. In his anger, he coldly retorted, "If you won't cooperate, then