The high and mighty Jacinta had never been through such a big humiliation before. This encounter trampled on her pride and confidence.
“She's the one who started it! But I beat her to it. In fact, I was only doing her a favor.” Francesca appeared unfazed. Driving out of the parking lot, she chewed on bubble gum while adding, “If she slapped me, she would be doomed.”
Although Megan didn't know who was backing Francesca up, she was sure that the person was powerful enough to bring Steven to his knees. Therefore, Francesca wasn't exaggerating.
“I guess you're right...” Megan's lips quirked up into a half-smile. Her expression was impassive. She didn't ask further, staring straight ahead at the road.
Soon, Francesca sent her to the junction where her rental unit was and drove away. She then trotted along the road toward home. The moment she stepped through the door, Donna approached her with a troubled face.
“What exactly happened? Why did you ask me to come home first?”
Earlier, she texted and asked Donna to head home right after Jacinta fell off the stage. Otherwise, the two might bump into each other and get into a fight.
“Something happened just now.” Changing her shoes, Megan sat on the couch with her brows furrowed. “Jacinta stirred up trouble. Though Mr. Hayes said nothing, the media might make a big fuss out of this.”
Donna's expression changed at the mention of
Jacinta. Taking a seat beside Megan, she balled up her hands instinctively, overwhelmed with trepidation. “Did she set you up?” “You're right.” Nodding her head, the woman raised a brow. Afterward, she fished out her phone and found Rocky's number. “Let's drop this subject for now. I have to give Rocky a call first.”
Just as Jacinta said, although Mr. Hayes hasn't blamed me, the incident has raised the media's suspicion and caused havoc. There's no way the nosy reporters will let go of this golden opportunity. Hence, I have to look for Rocky to expose the truth first. This is what the people in showbiz call crisis management.
“Okay, call him now.” Knowing her plan, Donna nodded and let her make the call.
Dialing his number, Megan waited with bated breath. The call finally got through after a few
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