Chapter 1136: Scars

Chapter 1136: Scars

A gossip reporter used his Twitter account to post a message: "CEO of

a certain group domestically abuses ex-wife. Ex-wife visits the hospital

alone late at night, the scene is heart-wrenching!!!"

In Hance City, where most businesses are interconnected, divorces are

rare, making it easy to identify the individual in question-Ayan.

After all, he's the divorced one.

The content quickly topped the trending charts, and many people

flocked to the gossip reporter's account to inquire about the follow-up.

As comments multiplied, the heat surrounding this piece of news

intensified.

However, since the reporter did not explicitly name the person involved,

discussions and speculations remained. Due to Ayan's past actions

against media and prominent accounts, no one dared to mention him

directly, using initials instead.

"Oh my, is it true? Is Q someone really involved in domestic violence?"

"It seems real. If it weren't true, they wouldn't dare post it. After all,

spreading rumors in the entertainment industry would attract more

attention, right?"

“I think you make a valid point.”

"So when will the truth come out? My friend wants to know. I'm asking

for my friend."

Comment after comment continued, creating a virtual drama in the

comment section.

Nobody knew the actual truth, and the ongoing discussions were mere

conjectures.

After a while, the gossip reporter, who released the news, pinned a

screenshot of a video in the comments. In the photo, a woman in light-

colored top and grey pants strolled towards the hospital gate, her face

blurred.

The reporter stated, "Solid evidence. I also checked with the hospital,

and she was there for a health check."

This additional information further convinced people, and discussions

kept escalating.

Yet, since no names were explicitly mentioned, Kian paid little attention.

On the other hand, Yessica, an avid gossip follower, quickly noticed and

contacted Camille: "Cami, I found something. I'll send it to you, okay?"

Camille: "What's up?"

“It's about you and Mr. Simpson, but I'm sure it's fake."

"Okay, send it over."

After the call ended, Camille received Yessica's link. Glancing briefly,

she saw a screenshot of herself in a video. Although the person in the

content was indeed her, the message had nothing to do with her.

Seeing this content constantly rising, Camille felt helpless. If she

directly clarified, it might lead to more confusion. However, if she

remained silent, would people think it was true?

Camille didn't know why suddenly someone was targeting her and

Ayan, but since it happened, it needed to be addressed. She replied

with a thank you to Yessica and asked her to inform Kian but advised

him not to take any immediate action.

After Yessica confirmed and agreed, Camille glanced at her chat with

Ayan. He still hadn't responded to her messages. She sighed silently,

placed the phone on the bed, and sat down. Her gaze drifted out of the

window, a sense of unease settling in her heart.

With the upcoming design competition, any rumors or gossip at this

time could impact not only her but also other designers and sponsors. If

it gained attention, people might question whether she orchestrated it

for Sienna or the company's publicity.

Camille's thoughts grew more chaotic, her face composed but showing

a faint warmth. After contemplating for a few seconds, she decided to

call Sienna and inform her in advance.

Considering both were at home, she didn't need to make a call. She

decided to go directly to Sienna's place.

Dressed in casual home attire and slippers, Camille headed to Sienna's

house. She sent Sienna a message, and when she arrived, Sienna had

just come downstairs. They settled in the garden pavilion, and the

housekeeper brought fruits and tea. After she left, Sienna, with

confidence, teased, "So, did you miss me so much that you couldn't

wait long to see me?"

Rolling her eyes at Sienna's confident banter, Camille calmly said, "I

don't have the time to joke with you.”

"Hmph!!! Can't you just play along a bit?"

Camille's expression turned slightly serious. Holding a tea cup, she

took a sip and said, "Something has come up.”

"What happened?” Sienna raised an eyebrow.

Camille, lips slightly pursed, handed Sienna the link she had just

opened on her phone. "Yessica sent this to me just now. Although it

doesn't explicitly name us, I know it's about Ayan and me. And I did visit

the hospital last night; the screenshot in the video is of me."

Sienna stared at the page, wide-eyed, a somewhat disbelieving

expression on her face. She then turned to Camille and asked, "So, is it

true? Ayan isn't really involved in domestic violence, is he?"

Sienna's tone was playful, but there was a hint of uncertainty. Camille

sighed, "I'm worried it might affect your upcoming competition."

"It's okay. Are you worried about bringing attention to me? Well, it

doesn't matter. I don't care about that.”

"You don't understand how powerful rumors can be. Careless talk can

cause significant trouble for someone."

“I'm fine. I'm not afraid. If the design competition is so blind to believe

such things, then it's better off closing down early.”

“You're getting a bit personal there!"

"It's just speaking from the heart, being honest.”

Sienna's words eased some of Camille's concerns, but she still found

the situation bothersome.

Sienna said, "Ayan probably doesn't know about this yet. If it weren't for

Yessica, who loves gossip, I doubt I would have known by now. Those

people are probably counting on us not paying attention to things

unrelated to us. They'll deal with it once the hype reaches a certain

level."

Sienna then asked, "So, what are you planning to do now?"

“I'm thinking of not saying a word, but still proving my innocence.”

Their eyes locked, something seemed to be churning beneath the

surface. Then, in the next moment, Sienna blurted out, "How about

this?"

She shared her thoughts and proposal, her gaze continuously

assessing Camille. There was a hint of a faint smile in her eyes, and

Camille's gaze gradually became more serious.

After Sienna finished speaking, she explained, "This way, you can

prove your innocence. After all, if there were domestic violence, there

would definitely be signs of injury. Since you have none, how can it be

considered domestic violence? What do you think?"