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."

are criticizing me because of this comic. But if they want to understand what kind of person I really am, they'll likely pay

buy my merchandise! Even those who just want to criticize will still come to

they clarify things for me, maybe those who criticized me

and said, "No matter how you look

disbelief. "You can turn criticism into an advantage?

use crying over

Eric nodded. "True."

to seek his opinion. "Mr. Huxham, should I inform the

Zane replied calmly, "Yes."

hide the amusement in

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

would grow fond of