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Milly’s final words were delivered with laser-focused intensity, her eyes boring into the reporter’s soul. He’d gravely miscalculated—this woman he’d pegged as an easy target radiated an authority that left him quaking.
“I understand.
My mistake…” he stammered.
Milly’s eyes flickered to the press credentials dangling from his shirt before she deliberately placed the microphone back in his trembling grasp. Without another word, she turned on her heel and glided to the waiting car.
The confrontation exploded across social media. While a loyal faction of fans praised Milly’s authenticity and fierce devotion to her partner, the court of public opinion proved far less forgiving. Critics tore into her display of anger, accused her of intimidating the press, and dismissed her declaration of love as calculated theatrics. The hashtag #MillyMustGo began trending.
“Miss Patton, we’re in crisis mode here.
Milly’s impulse control just went out the window.” The secretary fidgeted nervously as Isabella remained frozen, her eyes fixed on the viral footage looping on her screen.
Milly had been brought into Edge Entertainment by Isabella herself, carefully groomed and positioned for stardom. Now, in one unguarded moment, their careful construction threatened to crumble.
The scandal had barely broken when Isabella took personal control of damage control. The administration department had crafted multiple recovery strategies, all awaiting Milly’s input—a testament to Isabella’s high regard for her. But instead of returning to strategize, Milly had thrown fuel on the fire, her reputation taking another hit in an already precarious moment.
The secretary had expected an outburst from Isabella, envisioning her anger exploding at Milly. But reality didn’t match her imagination.
Isabella was furious, yes—but her anger wasn’t aimed at Milly. It was directed squarely at the reporter.
“Find out which news outlet employs that reporter,” Isabella demanded, her voice sharp and unyielding.
“Hurting the person he’s interviewing—does this count as professional conduct in their world?”
The secretary blinked, momentarily stunned, before hurriedly replying, “Got it, Miss Patton.”
Shouldn’t Isabella’s attention be on Milly?
After all, Milly had bypassed the company’s carefully planned response strategy, throwing the entire PR plan into chaos.
The secretary hesitated, unsure, before asking cautiously, “Miss Patton, since Milly has confirmed the relationship, what’s the company’s next move?”
Isabella couldn’t get over the audacity of that reporter. If hearing his remarks had angered her, how much worse must it have been for Milly, who was utterly devoted to Howard?
“Since Milly has decided to go public, we’ll back her,” Isabella said firmly.
“Draft a congratulatory post for the company’s Twitter account. And make sure we file lawsuits against the paparazzo who took that video. I want this handled immediately.”
The secretary nodded quickly.
“Understood, Miss Patton.”
There was an unmistakable admiration in the secretary’s gaze. She had worked under many bosses, but this was the first time she had encountered one so fiercely loyal to their artists. Even though Milly’s impulsiveness might cost the company, Isabella was willing to support her within reasonable bounds.
The secretary wasted no time, delegating tasks to ensure everything was handled.
Meanwhile, Milly sat in the back of a car, her earlier emotional storm giving way to a somber realization. Next to her, Sadie let out a heavy sigh, her disappointment palpable.
Milly lowered her gaze, her voice barely audible.
“I’m sorry.”
Sadie looked at Milly with a mix of frustration and helplessness.
“Milly, I’ve been managing you for so long, and you’ve always been dependable. But you’ve kept your relationship a secret from me all this time? Miss Patton has personally called me and…”
“Told me to take you back. Do you have any idea how I’m supposed to explain this mess you’ve created?”
Milly bit her lip, guilt flickering across her face. She waited until Sadie finished before quietly saying, “I need to make a call.”
Sadie sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose.
“Go ahead,” she said, waving a hand in exasperation.
Milly pulled out her phone and dialed Howard’s number.
The moment the call connected, her voice softened.
“I was reckless earlier,” she admitted.
“I know I made a mistake. But I don’t regret it. I couldn’t stand by and let him say those things about you.”
Sadie listened and immediately guessed who Milly was speaking to. She massaged her temples, feeling a headache coming on. On one hand, she was touched by Milly’s loyalty and connection to this person. On the other, she couldn’t ignore the storm brewing around Milly’s impulsive decision.
The timing couldn’t have been worse. Public perception had paired Milly and Watkins as the ideal couple, their on-screen chemistry fueling countless fan fantasies. Now, with Milly’s boyfriend publicly revealed—and appearing, at least on the surface, inferior to Watkins—the backlash was almost inevitable.
On the other end of the line, Howard had already been updated by Isabella about the steps Edge Entertainment was taking. His voice was calm and reassuring.
“Darling, how could I ever blame you for standing up for me? Knowing you care so deeply means the world to me,” he said.
“And you don’t need to worry about Isabella. She’s already taken care of everything. If you don’t believe me, check Edge Entertainment’s Twitter.”
Milly lowered her phone slightly, her curiosity piqued. She opened Edge Entertainment’s official Twitter account and found two freshly updated posts.
The first post was a congratulatory message: “Wishing Milly happiness and continued success in both her career and love life!”
The second post announced legal action: “Edge Entertainment will pursue legal action against the paparazzo involved in the unauthorized surveillance and secret filming of Milly Duncan. We are committed to protecting our artists’ rights and privacy.”
“Did you see it?” Howard’s voice broke through the line.
Milly’s eyes remained glued to the screen. The posts weren’t what she had expected, and her heart softened as she took them in. They reminded her of when she first met…
Howard—an unfamiliar but comforting feeling that made her lips curve into a slight smile.
“I saw it,” she replied softly.
“I need to thank Isabella for her support, and thank you, too.”
Sadie noticed that Milly was looking at Twitter and followed suit. She discovered that the company had not abandoned Milly as she had thought. Instead, it fully supported her, which felt so unreal—like a dream.
After Milly ended her call, she leaned back with newfound calm, ready to return to Edge Entertainment. Sadie, however, remained frozen, her voice breaking the silence.
“Milly, pinch me. I must be dreaming.
Miss Patton actually stood up for you.”
Milly turned her head to look at Sadie, amused.
“Miss Patton has always been kind. You’ve told me that yourself.”
Sadie stammered, still processing the news, “I did say that… but this? Other companies would’ve dropped their artists without hesitation or left them in limbo. Yet Miss Patton defended you publicly.
Milly, you’re incredibly lucky.”
Milly didn’t argue, quietly acknowledging the truth in Sadie’s words. Gradually, Sadie’s expression softened, and a small smile returned to her face.
The car pulled into Edge Entertainment’s lot.
Milly and Sadie stepped out and made their way toward Isabella’s office. Just as they entered the building, they spotted Watkins approaching from the opposite direction.
He stopped in front of Milly, forcing a smile.
“So… you already have a boyfriend,” Watkins said with an awkward chuckle.
“Congratulations to you both.”
Watkins forced a smile as he offered his congratulations, but bitterness churned in his heart.
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