Chapter 272

Chapter 272:

Howard’s recovery had excited many people. Those who had admired him once naturally defended him. “I was there too, laughing my head off. Tatiana claimed that Madisyn went against her deliberately because she abandoned Howard. The truth? Howard had no desire to speak to her at all. How narcissistic of Tatiana!”

“I totally agree. Shame on you, Tatiana…”

“Howard is so charming and likable. I really adore him. He’s genuinely kind. Tatiana didn’t appreciate a good man when she had one!”

“Howard has moved on. Why would he pine after a woman who betrayed him? Humph. Tatiana, you don’t deserve him!”

The internet echoed with laughter at Tatiana’s expense. Trembling, she clutched her phone, a maelstrom of anger and an inexplicable emotion swirling within her. She struggled to contain her fury, her efforts culminating in a sudden outburst. “These damn netizens!”

Turning to her assistant, she demanded, “Corbett is a hundred thousand times better than Howard. Why should I feel bad?” The assistant, taken aback yet observant, saw the determination in Tatiana’s eyes. “Yes, Tatiana. Corbett is far superior to Howard. Even though Howard has recovered, he can’t reclaim his former research skills. You’ve made the right choice.”

“Yes, I made the right choice,” Tatiana repeated, as though convincing someone else—or perhaps herself.

Tatiana continued, “Let’s divert the netizens’ focus to the second female lead.”

In Howard’s car, the atmosphere was tinged with regret. Howard glanced at Madisyn, his expression apologetic. “I’m sorry, Madisyn. I’m sorry for dragging you into this mess. I’ll speak to Tatiana later and ask her not to cause any more trouble for you.”

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“It doesn’t matter. Without Tatiana, there would be someone else stirring up trouble. She’s just jealous that I’ve found such a talented actress,” Madisyn replied with a dismissive wave, smiling at Milly.

However, her thoughts lingered on Milly’s surprising strength, and she resolved to delve deeper into it.

Howard’s gaze shifted to Milly, his eyes softening with admiration. “I didn’t realize you had such strength.”

At that moment, Milly came back to her senses, her gaze no longer distant but clear and focused. Responding to Howard in a subdued voice, she confessed, “I don’t know why, but I felt very uncomfortable when they spoke ill of you. Perhaps it’s because I’ve done heavy labor for a long time that my physical strength is more developed than most.” Howard was visibly moved by her words.

“Don’t do that again. If you have any problems, just call me. You’re just one person, and you can’t tackle many alone,” he cautioned her gently. Milly nodded obediently.

Madisyn watched the exchange, a smirk playing at the corners of her mouth. She was confident that Milly could handle herself against a group of people if needed. It was likely that Milly’s strength was as good as hers.

Later, they shared a meal together.

Returning to her office, Madisyn dialed Jared’s number. “What’s wrong with Victor?” she inquired.

Jared said, “Oh, boss, I’m not sure. Victor was fine before, and his work is solid. Why is he being so difficult this time? Give me a moment; I’ll look into it.”

“Okay,” Madisyn replied, ending the call just as another call came in. It was Andrew. “Did Tatiana cause trouble for you?”

“Yes, but Howard has taken care of it,” Madisyn replied, her hand absentmindedly massaging the space between her eyebrows. She chose not to mention Milly’s strength just yet; after all, she hadn’t uncovered anything substantial about her and decided it was best to observe for a bit longer.

Andrew’s voice softened over the line. “There’s a banquet tomorrow night. Would you like to join me? Many influential figures in the entertainment industry will be there.”

“No problem,” Madisyn responded with a smile.

After hanging up, she returned to her work, but her attention was soon captured by the news flashing on her laptop screen. It seemed that fame was always accompanied by its fair share of troubles. The latest headline detailed how Milly and Kiley were vying for the same supporting female role.

Their photographs had already circulated, revealing Milly’s striking appearance beside Madisyn. Initially, everyone was captivated by her beauty, but when it became known that she had auditioned for the supporting role, the public’s awe turned to mockery.

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