Filed to story: My Accidental Bride Is a Fashion Circle Queen Novel
“I guess this Big Sister couldn’t be trusted,” Emma said with a ridiculing smile.
“It might not be her. She wouldn’t dare,” Eric said as he looked into Emma’s eyes. “She may have been used without knowing it.”
“Let Herman handle it…”
This time, Emma had no intention to get involved.
But, the thing that surprised everyone the most was that Herman was expected to step out immediately and clarify the entire incident, but he didn’t, even though he knew that plenty of his fans liked him for his youth and good looks and this rumor with an older woman would crush their hearts.
“I hope Lafayette will clarify everything soon.”
“Why is such an old woman bothering my Lafayette?”
“Lafayette, are you blind? If this is true, I’m not going to be your fan anymore!”
“Quellia is much too shameless. Is this old cow trying to feed on fresh grass?”
The websites of Lafayette’s fan club and other entertainment portals were filled with discussions. Thanks to his relationship with Emma, Herman was destined to float around the hottest headlines for the next few days. So, when Fletcher went to question him, he simply replied, “I originally planned to do one last fan concert anyway, my reputation doesn’t matter anymore. We’ll just let Big Sister have her way…”
Fletcher held his left elbow with his right hand and leaned against the floor-to-ceiling window, “This incident had nothing to do with Quellia. She was sold out by her manager. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have waited so many days before releasing the photos. Her manager obviously did it for money.”
“How are you feeling?”
“Huh?” Herman didn’t quite understand Fletcher’s question.
“I’m referring to…her. Don’t you care what she thinks?” Fletcher hinted towards Flossie.
Herman looked at Fletcher with a stunned exp**ssion; he had not had the chance to think about this consequence yet. But, after a short moment, he calmed down and shook his head, “This is my own matter. It has nothing to do with her.”
“Fine, do as you wish,” Fletcher sighed. “When you have some spare time, write a few songs. After all, the agency spent heaps of money to train you. You should make a contribution so your brother-in-law can be proud in front of others.”
“Yes, I know.”
After a short chat, Herman left Fletcher’s office. However, as he walked into the corridor, he saw Flossie on the other end, standing anxiously against the barrier.
Herman pretended not to see her. Just as he was about to turn around and walk the other way, Flossie turned around and saw him.
“Lafayette…”
“What’s the matter?” Herman asked calmly.
“Aren’t you going to clarify the rumors that are going around? I don’t believe that you would be dating Big Sister.”
“We are indeed together,” Herman cut in. “Otherwise, with my identity and Kaleidoscope’s abilities, did you think she’d be able to expose something like this?”
“But, your concert is just around the corner…”
“Miss Ellsworth, this has nothing to do with you,” Herman heartlessly burst her bubble before turning to leave.
Flossie was left standing all alone as she watched Herman walk away. Herman was right, this indeed had nothing to do with her.
But, things only got worse, because another piece of news was released soon after. This time, it was exposed that Big Sister was pregnant – and the child belonged to Herman!
“Oh God, if this is true then Lafayette must be blind.”
“No matter what, I can’t accept that Lafayette is with an old and ugly woman.”
…
Flossie often looked through the news at home. Every time she came across an article that was negative towards Herman, she would delete it. But, this time, the news was much too aggressive; she couldn’t handle it on her own.
Afterwards, Flossie thought long and hard about everything that had happened recently. It seemed, from the moment that her and Herman laid their cards on the table, Herman had not been normal again. Could everything that happened be because of her?
With this thought, Flossie felt regretful and sad. She wanted so badly to offer Herman a hand, but…
…the situation was worse than she thought.
If she had known this would happen, she would not have hidden her true feelings…
But, the least expected thing was yet to come…
Because of Herman’s rumors, his concert was greatly effected; over half his tickets had already been refunded.
This made the organizers feel extremely awkward; they had already come too far to back out…
In the end, the host of the concert contacted Herman to ask for his opinion, “I think you only have one option now. You should cancel the concert.”
“No…I also have a second option. I can pay from my own pocket. Even if no one turns up, that’s fine.” He simply wanted to do it for himself.
The man looked at Herman and sighed as he nodded his head, “Should we ask Emma for help?”
“No need,” Herman shook his head. “This is my own matter, I don’t want to trouble Sister Three.”
The man looked at Herman like he was looking at someone that was crazy. He couldn’t understand what he was thinking. Allowing something like this once would open up the floodgates for future occurrences; it would change the rules in the industry and bring shame upon them.
“Fine, the concert will go ahead as planned.”
Herman thanked the man once again. But thinking about the last stage that he’d be stepping foot on, he couldn’t help but reminisce about his once passionate self…
Unfortunately, in the end, no fans turned up at his concert!
Not a single one…
“I’ve never seen such a pitiful singer. Should we still play the accompanying music?” one of the musicians on the stage asked his colleague as he looked at the empty venue.
“I’ve played for over a decade and never seen anything like this. Today has really opened my eyes,” the drummer replied as he brushed back his hair. “Even I feel sympathy for Lafayette.”
“What use is your sympathy? We need the audience to show sympathy! How bad could his rumor have been?”
“I must praise Lafayette for his courage. He’s spent the entire year at the top of the popularity charts. Last time when he held a fan concert, he filled a stadium of 10,000. What a pity!”
…
In reality, Herman knew exactly what was happening outside. But, he remained seated at the makeup table and got ready like usual.
Within the industry, for one to enjoy the glory of the limelight, they must also understand how pitiful it feels to be hated.
5 minutes before the concert was to start, Herman was dressed in a dark grey c**ktail suit and ready to head on stage. However, at this time, he suddenly received a phone call from Emma.
“Don’t be afraid. Even if you lose everything, your family will always be here.”
Herman’s heart was deeply touched by Emma’s words.
If a moment ago, he still had any trace of weakness or hesitation, then at this moment, after hearing Emma mention family, he completely relaxed. Putting down his phone, he looked at the staff and made an ‘OK’ gesture.
Seeing Herman’s persistence, the host felt all his awkwardness disappear as he stepped onto the stage like there were millions of fans before him.
To his surprise, there was a person seated calmly in the VIP section of the audience. And this person, although not a fan, was significant enough to be equivalent to millions of fans.
The host was a little stunned as he felt himself fill with excitement. After all, Emma was at a level where a small host like himself would not easily get the chance to see her. So, he couldn’t help but feel slightly nervous.
Perhaps she sensed his discomfort, so Emma looked at the host and smiled. This would be a night that the host would never forget.
A moment later, he collected his thoughts and told himself to pretend he was in a rehearsal.
In an instant, he was in the right mindset.