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Chapter 228 Maeve went downstairs to find Hailey looking displeased, with the entertainment newspaper spread out on the table.
Marveâs eyes darkened she glanced at Cecilia. Hailey had never cared about the entertainment news, so it had to be Cecilia who had placed the paper there to stir up trouble. Such tactics werenât brilliant.
âMaeve, explain whatâs going on,â Hailey demanded, her tone accusatory.
Maeve calmly walked down the stairs. She looked at the newspaper and said, âI just had a meal with one of our companyâs artists. Mrs. Brooks Senior, this is just a publicity stunt. Thereâs nothing to it.â
âWhat do you mean?â Hailey asked, frowning.
Maeve smiled. âBryce has been busy filming and hasnât had much media exposure. This is just a small tactic by the company to boost his fame and generate buzz for his new movie. The news will be clarified soon. Itâs no big deal.â
Halley took a deep breath. âI donât understand your industry talk, but this damages both the reputation of the Brooks family and your own! âIf everyone sees this on the news, weâll be humiliated! I donât care about your publicity stunts. Fix this right now, or donât come back!â Hailey was fuming.
Cecilia chimed in, âMrs. Brooks Senior, this is just about Madamâs work. Please donât be upset. Iâve heard that Madam is very busy with work and that sheâs often not home. Please donât pressure her any further.â
Ceciliaâs words only fueled Haileyâs suspicions.
âSo, thatâs why youâve been away so much lately,â Hailey said, Her expression was grim, seemingly convinced that Maeve was already having an affair.
Maeve didnât bother to explain, as she no longer cared about pleasing Hailey. Whether or not Hailey liked her was irrelevant.
âMaeve! What about Sergio?â Hailey shouted, slamming her hand on the table while Cecilia watched, seemingly enjoying the scene.
She was eager to see how Maeve would explain herself, knowing that Hailey would never allow an unfaithful woman to remain in the family. âGrandma, youâve got it all wrong.â Sergioâs voice came from the stairs as he walked down and stood next to Maeve.
Hailey found it amusing. âIâve got it all wrong? Sheâs out all night. Who knows what sheâs doing?â
âBryce is just an artist under the Scott Group. Maeve has discussed publishing this news with me beforehand, and it was done with my approval.â
âWhat did you say?â Hailey looked at Sergio in disbelief. Maeve also frowned at Sergio.
The entertainment news story was something that she had just made up to pacify Hailey. There was no preâplanned publicity stunt, and she hadnât even informed Sergio about dining with Bryce the previous night.
Cecilia was surprised, but she quickly regained her composure, She said, âSergio, I know you want to protect Madam, but you shouldnât lie to Mrs. Brooks Senior. Who would want their wife to be involved in a scandal with another man?â
âSergio, tell me the truth. Is this real?â Hailey asked, confident that Sergio wouldnât lie to her.
Sergio replied calmly, âItâs true. I was aware of this and approved it. This is a business matter, so itâs normal if you guys donât understand. We will handle it. Donât worry.â
Hearing Sergioâs reassurance, Haileyâs expression softened, but her attitude toward Maeve remained cold. âIt had better be true.
The Brooks family will never accept a wife who brings shame to her husband!â
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