Chloe fell into silence for a moment.
"How is your part going?"
Crysti replied, "I haven't shot a single scene with Danielle yet."
Chloe's brow twitched, she turned her head to look at Crysti who was now staring at her in confusion. Chloe pursed her lips and gave Crysti a friendly pat on the shoulder. "I know you are always good, but this time you need to stick to acting. Regarding Danielle, just keep it professional."
The sound of Chloe's soft voice sent shivers down Crysti's spine. "I...of course I know I need to focus on acting."
Why would Chloe flirt with her for no reason?d2
Chloe's diversion had completely pushed the subject of the press conference out of Crysti's mind. So much so that she completely forgot about it when Chloe dropped her off at home.
...
However, online rumors were exactly as Crysti had predicted. Chloe was once again the target of public criticism. There were even those who accused Chloe of wishing for Royce and Elizabeth's demise. Everything Crysti had predicted had come true.
After Chloe went back home, she simply glanced at the online comments, then put her phone aside. After having dinner and freshening up, she went to bed early.
Elizabeth's phone call came in just in time. "What's all this nonsense going around on the internet?"
Elizabeth's tone was clearly agitated. "And you, why didn't you clarify things at the press conference? This ambiguity only gives others an opportunity to criticize you, doesn't it?"
Chloe nonchalantly said, "The more they criticize me, the more attention my work will get."
"What kind of attention? Look at what they've turned you into. We don't need this kind of attention."
"Hasn't it always been like this?" Chloe smiled lightly, "Besides, I didn't really plagiarize your work."
Elizabeth blinked, then she suddenly realized something. "Oh, right! I was so angry, I completely forgot about that. Why don't I go back to the press now and clear up the misunderstanding, and give them a good slap in the face."
Chloe shook her head, "No need, you should focus on the costume design for now. It's a bit too early to go back." She wanted to wait and see how certain people would react next.
Elizabeth furrowed her brow, completely unsure of what Chloe was really getting at. But seeing Chloe's nonchalant attitude, she felt somewhat reassured.
True, there was nothing to worry about. After all, the truth wasn't like that, and sooner or later, it would all come to light.
"I don't know what you're plotting, but as long as you know what you're doing, it should be okay. When do you plan to start shooting? I need to see if I need to hire more people."
Chloe thought for a moment, then said, "It's better to hire more people. I think someone won;t be holding back for too long."
Elizabeth felt dizzy and confused by Chloe's words, and she couldn't figure it out over the phone. She glanced at her own husband, who was sitting nearby, looking completely at ease and unconcerned. She decided to simply hang up the phone on Chloe and sidled up to Royce, smiling warmly, and said, "Honey, you're so smart, do you know what our daughter-in-law is up to?"
Royce was reading the news on his tablet at the moment. He glanced at Elizabeth when he heard her question. "Are you done whining?"
Elizabeth twitched the corner of her mouth and gave an awkward smile. "I was just trying to be cute with you. Don't you know what romance is?"
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