Chapter 154

Julian Lombardi's face caused an uproar in the venue.

Everyone stared at the stage with shocked expressions.

Was that exaggerated makeup?

His swollen cheeks caked with thick foundation looked like a mask.

This is the male lead of "River Banquet"?

The comment section exploded instantly.

Did he have a botched plastic surgery?

The casting director must be blind!

If this is how he looks in the actual show, I'm dropping it!

Julian's fans immediately jumped to his defense.

Our idol must be injured!

Have you no sympathy?

He's still working despite his condition. My heart aches!

Who did this to him?

Tiffany Merouin stood beside Julian, her face pale.

"Jul... Julian, your face..."

He forced a smile.

"I took a fall in the underground parking lot last night. Sorry for worrying everyone."

"Underground parking?"

Tiffany suddenly raised her voice. "Was it Melanie and Scarlett—"

Julian cut her off sharply.

"Tiffany!"

He gritted his teeth discreetly.

This stupid woman had to mention Scarlett now?

Tiffany caught herself and laughed awkwardly.

"Just a wild guess. Let's get you checked at the hospital later."

Richard Lowell stood nearby, his expression stormy.

His stomach churned looking at Julian's disastrous face.

That leading role should have been his son's.

All thanks to that ungrateful daughter!

Now this joke of an opening ceremony.

He shot Tiffany a venomous glare.

If not for her meddling, things wouldn't be this embarrassing.

Emily Lowell gracefully stepped forward to diffuse the tension.

"Everyone should be careful in underground parking lots."

Her haute couture gown shimmered with museum-worthy jewelry.

"Minor injuries heal quickly. This won't affect filming."

Fans instantly shifted their attention.

Emily is so thoughtful!

That jewelry set costs eight figures!

Only the Lowell heiress carries such elegance!