The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 414

Eric replied, "That won't be a problem. Mr. Huxham is quite well-known in our city. There are many characters based on him. If this fictional plot could affect the stock price, then the people would really be foolish."

I smiled and said, "Since it won't have any impact, let's not bother about clarifying it."

Zane looked puzzled. "Aren't you worried about being criticized?"

I answered seriously, "When I hadn't experienced this kind of thing before, being suddenly criticized felt unfair. I hadn't done anything wrong, so why should I be blamed? But then I realized they weren't my real friends and didn't know me at all. It's completely normal for them to be swayed by public opinion."

I continued calmly, "In situations like this, what matters is that I know who I am, what I want, and whether what others say is true. If it's not true, I don't need to take it to heart."

Eric gave me a thumbs-up. "Impressive."

comic. But if they want to understand what kind of person I really am, they'll likely pay attention to me and

criticize will still come to my comment

who criticized me will feel guilty and buy some of

matter how you look at it, I'm in a win-win

me in disbelief. "You can turn criticism

point, there's no use crying over spilled

Eric nodded. "True."

worked for Zane, he decided to seek his opinion. "Mr. Huxham, should I inform

Zane replied calmly, "Yes."

to hide the amusement

was tarnishing my reputation had to be Jessica. If I chose not to respond now, everyone would likely believe that Jessica was as

would grow