Her hair unkempt, she hadn’t quite recovered from her scattered thoughts when a nurse’s shout startled her, “What are you doing here? You’re not allowed in!”
Before the nurse could protest further, the room was flooded with the noise of a swarm of reporters barging in.
The sight of Lucian and Megan together was like a feast to starving hounds.
“Ms. Campbell, is it true that the child was Mr. Graham’s?”
“Ms. Campbell, what is your relationship with Mr. Graham? Are you really being kept by him?”
“Are you two married?”
Megan clutched her head as the reporters stormed in like a pack of wolves, triggering memories that cut to the bone.
In a shocking turn, she slapped a reporter across the face, then shoved him away; the cameraman behind him fell in a domino effect.
A collective gasp filled the room.
“Get the fuck out!”
Megan, already frail, looked wild-eyed and frenzied enough to instill fear.
Everyone glanced at her warily; after all, this woman was known to be unhinged. The reporter she slapped harbored a vengeful glint in his eye, knowing just how to spin the story.
Once the room cleared, Lucian, who had been watching silently, finally spoke, “Your reputation is completely ruined now. Are you happy?”
Megan, with nothing left to lose, knew all too well who orchestrated her downfall. She shook her head.
“Good,” Lucian seemed pleased. “Just don’t beg for mercy later.”
Hearing the ominous undertone in Lucian’s voice, Megan had a sinking feeling about what was to come, but she knew she could only brace herself and endure.
Megan’s miscarriage news was leaked by her assistant, and it was clear to anyone with eyes that it was a deliberate attempt to sabotage her. Yet, in the merciless world of showbiz, where Megan had no real power or influence, the fact that others chose to remain neutral instead of kicking her while she was down was considered a form of care.
However, her talent agency was not about to let her off the hook. Shortly after she was discharged from the hospital, her agent called.
“The senior executive is very displeased with you, and I can’t protect you anymore. If you want to keep your job, meet him at the Celestial City Hotel at 8 tonight to make it up for him.”
Before Megan could respond, the call was abruptly ended, leaving her stunned in place.