Chapter 1228:

“Okay.” Eric hesitated for a moment, then stood up with the glass in hand and quietly stepped aside.

“Hadley.” Elissa sat next to her friend, gently wrapping her hands around Hadley’s.

She had heard most of their conversation earlier.

“He is not wrong. Only someone with his status and influence can push back against this media frenzy! Waiting it out will only make things worse.”

Situations like this weren’t unheard of.

There was a male celebrity who had been falsely accused once. By the time he cleared his name, the damage was already done. His career was in shambles, practically beyond saving.

People rarely cared about the truth.

Hadley understood all that, but…

the moment Eric kissed her

The phone rang.

the caller ID. Elvin. Her hands trembled slightly as she answered, forcing composure into her voice. “Hello, Mr.

the matter yet? Can’t you just clarify things? Who is that guy,

“Tell me the truth—

unable to

to be spotless, especially now. You’re just getting started!

He set his

leaned in and whispered, “It’s

the latest

nodded, eyes narrowing, and stopped in front of Hadley. He extended his hand. “Give me the

torn. She understood what it meant—letting Eric step in could

make this harder for you. I’ll just fix

wavering, Hadley searched his eyes

help,” he said

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