Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 103 Behind the Scenes

Erin was torn at Matthew’s suggestion. “Are you kidding? Even the apartment you don’t stay at is being mobbed. There must be even more paparazzi over at your villa!”

For a moment, Matthew didn’t know what to say. He felt a strong sense of self–castigation. He said, “I’m sorry… It’s my fault for not handling the issue better.”

Erin turned to look at him. Seeing how glum Matthew looked, she finally realized how mean she sounded.

“Matthew, I should be the one to apologize! If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t be hounded by reporters.”

“It’s alright. It’s because of who I am that so much trouble was brought here. Sometimes I wonder if it’s better being a civilian.

The slight admiration in Matthew’s voice made Erin’s heart ache. Although being a star meant that Matthew shone brightly in the eyes of others, each word and move he made was put under the spotlight. The more famous he was, the less privacy he was afforded.

“Don’t overthink it. All that you have right now is the result of your hard work! You should cherish it!”

Matthew looked at her warmly. “Thanks for saying that. So, where do we go now?”

After pondering for a moment, Erin said, “Drop me off at a chain hotel. I’ll stay there for a few days first. Besides, most places now are handled through property agencies, so there are a lot of listings online. I think I’ll probably be renting.”

Before Matthew could say anything, Erin’s phone rang, and he indicated for her to answer it first.

Looking at the phone screen, she saw that it was Holly calling and answered immediately.

“Where are you right now, Erin? I was messing around online earlier and saw that you’ve gone viral! Matthew’s really hot stuff right now. All you did was stand near him and gossip’s flying already!” Holly was currently sitting at a cafe, her expression overtaken by excitement.

On the contrary, this news put Erin in a tough spot. She hadn’t forgotten the warning lan had given her before. Who would have thought her break–up with Chandler would end up with her ending up in the headlines with Matthew?

“Erin, why aren’t you responding? The news online says that you’re going to be living with him too!”

her nose into this, so she said coldly, “Don’t believe all the rubbish you. read online, Holly.

in Matthew’s eyes as he drove. Although Erin was right in saying that,

why I called to ask you

”

not free to talk right now. Can I call you back?” After all, Matthew was right next to her. This wasn’t the best time for a leisurely

talk with Chandler. Don’t let him. believe the

with Chandler. After hanging up the call, she remained silent

juddered with an incoming call

“Aren’t you answering that?”

can miss his calls.”

a chain hotel. He wanted to help

black suitcases at his home for now. Since she

didn’t need to get out of the car. After all, it would be a hassle if they stumbled into

reporters.

goodbye, dragging her luggage off as she went.

she left, Matthew drove away from the hotel. In

“I’ll be sending you some photographs tonight. By tomorrow, you must send me a photo that makes it look like I spent the night at a hotel. Craft a headline that’s something like ‘Matthew Burgess‘ Hotel Stay With Rumored Girlfriend.‘ If my manager contacts you, delete it immediately. Once I make a statement, you need

is, I’m a bit confused. Why are you taking the initiative to create a scandal when you’ve had nothing before?

into what’s not your business. Just do as I

huge hole for your manager. Whenever there’s any gossip

hung up before the

time. When he’d just started out, he’d naturally been framed in some scandal or the other before. However, he now had a team of his own in charge of helping him influence his own narrative. Even

it came to the entertainment industry, one had to keep some aces up one’s sleeve. After all, if for some reason Matthew got into

threat now. As such,

with a cigar in hand. He was listening to his

into some financial trouble. Based on the numbers, the circumstances will change

it from the bank, did she?”