New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 119

Chapter 119 Carrer come to an end

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edit off, determined to push through the crowd and igne their states.

As she made her way through the mom, she sunddroly heard her father call her name, his wire lared withanger.

"Kindy!"

She rummed around, and before she could tract, he slapped her hard across the check. The Impart sted her, touch her stinging check

"Dad, why did you do that?" she asked, her votre trembling with shock.

lake froze, her hand instinctively flying up to

Her father's face was a maskot disappointment and fury. "Tamashamed to have a daughter like you," he said coldly.

Tears welled up in Cindy's eyes, she looked around at the guests, who were now whispering amongst themselves, watching the unfolding drama. "I don't understand, Dad, What did I do?" she pleaded, her voice breaking. "You know very well what you did," be snapped.

Cindy's mind raced, trying to piece together what could have caused socha reaction Herthoughts flashed back to her encounter with Claire, Isher father upset because of what she did to Claire, or is there another reason! Cindy's heart sank as she approached her father, confusion evident in her expression. "Dad, what do you mean?" she asked, her voice tinged with worry

Her father's gaze was cold as he looked at her. "See the news for yourself," he replied curtly before fuming and leaving the ballroom, lis exit filled with shame. Alone and bewildered, Cindy made her way back to her table to retrieve herpuse With trembling hands, she pulled out her phone and quickly navigated to the news app. As the headlines loaded, all the color drained from her face

There, splashed across the screen, was the scandal involving her. Images and videos accompanied the damning headlines, leaving no room bluffing earlier, and now Cindy's worst fears were coming tree.

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(wasn't

saw the eyes of the other guests on her, their whispers and stanes cutting through her like knives, Unable to bear the scrutiny any longer, she fled the ballroom, her head spinning with

media freds were flooded with hate comments and accusations, her followers dropping rapidly with each passing second. The weight of it all threatened to crush her spirit. Then, her phone cang, and Cindy's heart skipped a

say, her throat

warmth "Cindy, I've seen the scandal circulating online. I'm sorry, but the agency has decided

out, the word echoing in the

manager, trying to explain that

was form

"her manager said. "It's camished the agency's image, and all the brand

overber as she realized the consequences of crossire lines with Alex and Claire. She had let her pride and ambition cloud her

sank to the ground, her

now Cindy has to say goodbye

of the steam-filled bathroom, feeling refreshed after her shower. Adrian had accompanied her back to her room, even though it wasn't necessary for him to do so.

was hearing people talking outside her room. With a puzzled expression on her face, she moved towards the entrance out of curiosity. Upon opening it, claire found Talla was standing at the front

"Oh, um, nothing, Claire. A-a you should go and

eyes, not entirely convinced by Talia's response. "You're being secretive." She stepped closer,

Talia, Alex came into view which made her frown in confusion

spresence.

is going on? Why are you here?" Claire asked, her voice

for disturbing your night, Claine, but I wanted to clear up

I need your

explanations, Alex"

asssing defensively over her chest.

but I feel responsible for what happened. Cindy targeted you because

her "It's fine. I will think of her as a crazy bitch isn't that why you hide from het cause she's

small smile appeared on his lips. "Weah, Lapologize for

as she ran her fingers to her hair. "I appreciate the