Chapter 89
Lucas Sheridan's grin stretched ear to ear. "Sophia, you're my lucky charm."
Not only had she made his variety show a nationwide hit, but now she'd brought him this brilliant movie script.
"Meeting you was the best thing that ever happened to me."
Sophia Laurent laughed at his exaggerated expression, her eyes crinkling into crescents.
The hotel had temporarily closed for filming, with all staff signing NDAs. They saw no need to maintain formal distance.
Neither noticed the figure lurking in the shadows with a phone raised.
The stalker was Nathan Lowell's obsessive fan, infatuated with his looks and wealthy background.
Watching Sophia chat animatedly with Lucas, she gritted her teeth and snapped photos.
What did breach fees matter?
Sophia's appearance on this show proved she'd slept her way in.
Nathan's public humiliation was all this bitch's fault.
What was wrong with a sister tweaking her brother's song? Why make it a national scandal?
This viper deserved to be ruined.
After dinner, Sophia began refining script details while Lucas rushed back to his studio, buzzing with new project plans.
That evening, scandal erupted.
#SHOCKING! Celebrity Director & Prodigy Composer's Secret Affair Exposed!#
The post vividly described their alleged backstage dealings, claiming the show was just Sophia's stepping stone into entertainment.
Carefully angled photos accompanied it - whispered conversations that appeared intimate, dining glances misinterpreted as flirtation.
The deceptive framing made their smiles seem laden with meaning.
Marketing accounts amplified the rumors, capitalizing on Sophia's recent fame.
Netizens exploded.
Director Lucas never smiles! Why's he so sweet to Sophia?
Desperate much? Lucas's daughter's in college...
Flashing that mistress status proudly? Poor Mrs. Sheridan.
They were just eating! No PDA at all. Chill.
Director Richard was right - trash like her belongs in the gutter.
Since when is smiling at someone cheating? Never smile again then!
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As the storm raged, Richard Lowell quietly poured gasoline.
Instead of clarifying, he promoted his new film River Banquet using the controversy.
Lucas fired back:
@RichardLowell Focus on directing. Must you always climb over your daughter's back? Will you go bankrupt without this cheap publicity?
Richard instantly replied:
@LucasSheridan Name one masterpiece you've directed. x