As soon as she asked, the dinner gathering was set.
Shuangshuang wasn’t someone with any cunning, so she blurted out many topics at the table that made Lin Zhiyi uncomfortable.
But she wasn’t inherently like that.
The photos Shuangshuang mentioned, Lin Zhiyi had seen them in Fang Lai’er’s social media circle.
They seemed like just ordinary status updates.
But to Shuangshuang, who knew her husband’s company was about to go bankrupt, it was like timely assistance.
Lin Zhiyi pondered for a few seconds, "Shuangshuang, was it you who suggested the dinner?"
Shuangshuang nodded, "I just asked Lai’er if she had time to dine, and Lai’er said she’d organize a gathering, so I agreed."
To others, this sounded natural and completely unobjectionable.
But from Fang Lai’er’s mouth, Lin Zhiyi didn’t hear such a casual tone of organizing a gathering.
It sounded more like Shuangshuang had insisted.
And Shuangshuang’s husband didn’t seem like the kind of man to enforce traditional obedience on his wife.
So, when Fang Lai’er left to use the restroom mid-gathering, it appeared she wanted to help Lin Zhiyi out, but in fact, she aimed to shift the blame.
Lin Zhiyi understood in her heart and continued, "Shuangshuang, was it Lai’er who told you that Mr. Sang is my fiancé? Did she also say I was designing jewelry for the Gong Group’s charity gala?"
Shuangshuang was a bit surprised and nodded.
"Didn’t you tell her that? I was annoyed at you for always being so nice to her and telling her everything."
Fang Lai’er had a tragic past life, so Lin Zhiyi indeed felt some sympathy for her.
She didn’t expect Fang Lai’er to stab her in the back.
But she still couldn’t figure out why Fang Lai’er acted that way.
Moreover, how did Fang Lai’er know so much about her?
Fang Lai’er, no, the name Emily was somewhat famous in Jing City’s fashion circle.
Her social media was filled with celebrity photos or en route to various events.
Why target Lin Zhiyi, an unknown designer starting over?
While thinking, someone hurriedly pushed the door open.
Dazhu, panting heavily, glanced between Lin Zhiyi and Shuangshuang.
Lin Zhiyi was surprised, "Dazhu? How did you know we were here?"
Dazhu sighed deeply, "Ladies! You two have gone viral! I went to Zhiyi’s studio and asked the receptionist to find you here."
Shuangshuang was stunned, "What went viral?"
"What you said at the entrance of Zhiyi’s studio was recorded and posted online. Someone provided content from over three years ago about Zhiyi being kept, and now the internet is full of criticism against her."
"Wh-what?"
Shuangshuang realized she had made a huge mistake, and in her agitation, she almost collapsed.
Thankfully, her husband held her tightly.
Lin Zhiyi and Li Huan exchanged glances, both familiar with such tactics, calmly taking out their phones to check the online news.
"I heard that man is married, and she couldn’t force him, only causing a scandal."
"No wonder she was expelled by the Gong Family, she wasn’t one of them in the first place and didn’t know how to behave properly."
"Aren’t you curious who this man is? To let her orchestrate so many dramas."
These comments seemed normal, at least focused on Lin Zhiyi.
But some suddenly highlighted comments appeared very strange.
"That report was removed online within hours, indicating that man’s identity is no ordinary one."
"According to insider sources, she’s still designing jewelry for the Gong Group’s charity gala. How can someone so immoral design charity jewelry? It’s ridiculous! Clearly, someone is backing her!"
"These bigwigs spend fortunes on jewelry, but where does the money go in the end? We poor people can’t play these games."
"Is the charity gala just to polish the image of such women?" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖
These people started criticizing Lin Zhiyi from the charity gala angle.
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