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During this period, reactions were mixed–some voiced doubts while others sent blessings. The buzz showed no signs of dying down. Everyone watched Arthur and Jennifer closely. Some netizens even declared Jennifer the piano goddess and Arthur the ultimate CEO heartthrob–a perfect match destined for lifelong happiness.
Seeing this, Chloe couldn’t help but scoff.
Someone seems desperate for public recognition. Good for them!
A scoundrel and a social climber–truly a match made in heaven. The netizens got it right this time. May they remain entangled forever.
Chloe simply ignored the continuously exploding trending topics. She switched off her phone and picked up her sketching pencil again.
“So you’re into celebrity gossip too, Chloe?” Diana sidled over, commenting on the news Chloe had just been browsing. “This story is blowing up way too fast. I bet it’s all manufactured hype. Someone’s definitely buying traffic behind the scenes, just to get people talking.”
Chloe glanced up at Diana’s knowing expression and raised an eyebrow. “You seem quite knowledgeable about this!”
“Think about it, Chloe! The Myers Group CEO is a major business figure. If he wanted to publicly acknowledge his wife and child, why wait until now?” Diana explained seriously, looking like she was delivering a masterclass in PR analysis.
Chloe nodded slightly. “Go on…”
“If the Myers Group CEO wanted to go public with his family, he would’ve done it when he got married. Keeping it secret all these years was likely to protect them. So why reveal it now?” Diana paused for dramatic effect. “My theory is someone’s deliberately stirring the pot.
“Maybe Myers Group is facing financial troubles, and the CEO is using his personal life to divert public
attention.”
“Plausible!” Chloe had to admit Diana’s mind worked in fascinating ways–her analysis cut straight to the heart of the matter.
“But here’s the juiciest theory.” Diana lowered her voice, leaning closer to Chloe. “What if this showy Jennifer is actually the other woman? And the child is their secret love child. The real wife, having endured silently all this time, might finally be exposing their affair.”
“Pfft!” Chloe burst out laughing. “Diana, you’re something else. Where do you even get these ideas?”
“Just speculation! That’s how these plots always unfold in TV dramas!” Diana offered an example. “The wife discovers her husband’s other woman and their secret child, so she leaks their dirty laundry to make them pay.”
Chloe tried to suppress her laughter and said seriously, “You know, you might actually be onto something. No matter how messy things get, the truth always surfaces.”
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Diana was partially correct. Someone had indeed leaked this intentionally–but it wasn’t the so–called real wife. It was the star of the show herself–Jennifer.
Jennifer was clearly impatient to make everything public. The real question was whether Arthur would play along and actually marry her.
Just before clocking out, Chloe received a message from Robert–an interview clip. Reporters had ambushed Jennifer after her performance for a quick comment.
Jennifer was about to get into her van when reporters stopped her.
They pressed her about the trending rumors: What was her relationship with Arthur? Was the child his? Had they been secretly married for years?
“Sorry everyone, I’d prefer you focus on my artistic performance rather than my personal life,” Jennifer told the camera, maintaining perfect poise and elegance. “I only wish happiness for everyone I love. My apologies for occupying public attention!”
Jennifer offered a slight bow to the camera before her team helped her politely decline further questions and quickly usher her into the vehicle.
Though brief, Jennifer’s responses sounded very official. Yet for gossip–hungry fans, her words essentially confirmed all speculation.
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