Liam smiled faintly. "Go ahead. However, I must remind you that some of those videos were taken in private rooms, while others were taken in public places. They weren't taken in your home, so don't you think that you've been a little too reckless, Miss White?"
Liam was worried for Gary when he heard that they were going to report it to the police.
However, Gary was not concerned at all. Instead, he shook his head nonchalantly at Liam.
Liam calmed down a little upon seeing Gary's calm composure.
Cindy was both ashamed and furious when she heard Liam say that, but she did not have an answer.
The call ended abruptly.
Monica looked at Cindy while she sat on the sofa. She had a distant look in her eye, and she seemed very weak.
Monica hesitated for a moment before saying, "Don't think too much. Since things have already reached this point, just go with the flow. If you can't stand it anymore, go abroad. You'll be fine once everything dies down."
Cindy remained quiet as she lowered her head.
Monica knew that it was because Cindy had no plans to go abroad.
"You don't want to escape overseas, but it'll take time to suppress this news. Even then, your career will be destroyed. The document was very clear. You've been blacklisted, and you'll never get another job in the country again."
"I won't go abroad." Cindy shook her head. "I won't do it, even if I never book a job again."
"Have you ever thought that you'll be hunted down by the wives of the men you've had relationships with? Do you think they'll spare you?" Monica pressed, trying her hardest to convince Cindy.
Cindy paused, then raised her head to look at Monica. There was a flash of shame and helplessness in her eyes. "Monica, I know what you mean, but I'm not leaving."
Seeing Cindy so determined, Monica fell silent.
She sat down facing Cindy and the two of them looked at each other. They were silent for a very long time.
"What does the company plan to do?" Cindy asked.
"They didn't say," Monica replied.
Cindy was stunned.
Monica continued, "When I arrived, we got a call from Liam's lawyer saying that he wanted to break his contract. Our boss was very surprised."
Cindy sneered. "Liam is determined to leave this time. Sinclair won't solve my problems either, so does it mean that he doesn't want to waste any effort on a washed-up has-been like me?"
Monica was silent.
Her silence implied that Cindy had hit the nail on the head.
Cindy suddenly barked out a laugh. She had a pathetic look on her face. "Show business is like a rollercoaster ride. I've been through a lot of ups and downs over the years."
"Yes, you have, but never like this. This time, it's serious, and you can't suppress it at all," Monica reminded a little harshly.
Noticing Monica's agitated expression, Cindy quickly said, "Monica, calm down. Let's discuss this."
Monica immediately felt a little embarrassed. She realized that she had been overly emotional.
She paused for a moment and said, "Go ahead, Cindy."
"I know it's unrealistic to ask the company to help me tide over this crisis. I'm not delusional." Cindy's tone became increasingly calmer by the second. She sighed and continued, "We've worked together for many years, and you understand me well."
Monica nodded. "That's why I feel so sorry for you. This really sucks. I already warned you about this back in London, but why did you still do it?"
Cindy laughed humorlessly and said, "Monica, I'm over forty years old. Tell me, how else do you think I can book jobs?"
Monica was stunned by the question, and she looked helpless.
Cindy gave a self- deprecating laugh. "There's nothing left for me at this age. Can I really rely on my acting skills? How many righteous actors are penniless now? What else can I do? I have to find a way to survive."
"Cindy, I know you have your difficulties, but these things will ruin you," Monica said.
"Yeah, and my sins have caught up to me." Cindy smiled sadly. "I guess this is the end for me. Monica, I won't ask the company to restore me to my glory days, nor will I ask you to help me. I won't go abroad either. I'll stay here and see where the wind takes me."
Cindy made her stand clear.
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