Chapter 81

After saying these words, Nick Arthur said goodbye to Yu Quan for the time being.

Sitting in his office, he had his eyebrows tightly furrowed at this moment.

He quickly entered the keywords into the computer and browsed through recent news about Simone Milton.

While he was online, checking out what was happening with Simone Milton, he came across a news story posted just an hour earlier:

[Shocking: Popular actress Simone Milton was surrounded by fans during filming! Is this a sign of moral decline?]

By clicking on it, Nick Arthur could easily see the image of Simone Milton, looking disheveled as she tried to avoid the bottles of mineral water.

Several aggressive girls wearing masks surrounded her.

Although everything in this news is completely fabricated based on this single picture.

But Nick Arthur, whose gaze was fixed on that photo, remained deeply worried.

He quickly called Georgia to find out how Simone Milton was doing.

On the other end of the line, Georgia, who had received a call from Nick Arthur, was also extremely panicked. But with no choice, she decided to answer the call after all.

“Arthur, did you call because you saw the news online?” Georgia spoke first, seizing the opportunity.

“Yes, that’s right. How is Simone doing now?” Nick Arthur asked worriedly.

Hearing this, Georgia glanced around the room at Marian, who was applying medicine to Simone Milton.

In his mind, he couldn’t help but recall how, when he rushed to Simone Milton’s side, she had begged him not to tell Nick Arthur about her situation under any circumstances.

For a moment, he felt a bit embarrassed.

Perhaps it was Georgia’s long silence that made Nick Arthur realize something. Nick Arthur sighed and said helplessly, “I know your attitude. As long as she isn’t seriously hurt, that’s fine. But I won’t just let this go!”

Georgia also breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Nick Arthur didn’t continue to ask any questions.

“We’ll do everything in our power to investigate what exactly happened. According to Simone Milton’s account, these people seem to be fans of Truda Lambert… We’re still deciding whether to call the police or not.”

Georgia spoke up and told Nick Arthur everything she knew.

In fact, according to his wishes, things have already reached this point. To prevent the situation from becoming even more dangerous, the best course of action is to have the police get involved.

But once the police get involved, it’s hard to say what Truda Lambert will do. Moreover, if the situation escalates, it’s not impossible that someone might take the opportunity to spread rumors.

Even if this proposal were submitted to the higher-ups at Fan Ying Entertainment, it might not be approved.

After all, there are far too many conflicting interests involved here. So, unless it’s absolutely necessary, they’re unlikely to actually call the police.

“Of course…” Nick Arthur didn’t hesitate much before saying those words. But after saying them, he felt they weren’t quite right.

“No, that can’t be done. If we do that, it won’t bring any benefits to Simone Milton right now…” Nick Arthur clearly also thought of the concerns Georgia had raised. “In that case, let’s just send a legal letter!”

This is actually a common tactic used in the entertainment industry, with the purpose of intimidating and warning others.

“That’s what I think too. And also… Arthur, may I ask if Sailshadow Entertainment has agreed to provide a bodyguard for Simone Milton?” Georgia, lacking confidence, carefully asked Nick Arthur.

As of now, he hasn’t received any replies from his superiors.

Actually, he knew very well that, given Simone Milton’s current status, his proposal was likely to be rejected.

It’s just that he’s somewhat unwilling to give up. He wants to give it a try.

Nick Arthur’s reply was very straightforward: he told Georgia that it was impossible to do such a thing.

“But I’ll privately assign a bodyguard to Simone. Fan Ying Entertainment didn’t state that celebrities aren’t allowed to hire bodyguards on their own, so…” Nick Arthur offered his solution.

In fact, when Yu Quan told him the whole story, he could already understand the meaning behind Yu Quan’s words.

It’s just a matter of hiring a bodyguard. It’s not impossible to use one’s own private accounts either. But more importantly, having someone of one’s own trust makes things much more reliable.

Georgia also felt relieved upon hearing Nick Arthur say that. She sincerely said, “Arthur, it’s wonderful that you’re willing to help. Please accept my thanks on behalf of our Simone!”

“It’s okay. After all, my Simone still needs your care and attention,” replied Nick Arthur.

He could recite these official statements effortlessly.

After discussing these matters with Nick Arthur, Georgia hung up the phone and went into her room.

At this moment, Simone Milton was lying on the blanket, allowing Marian to apply ointment to her back. The cold ointment made Simone Milton cry out in pain.

“Oh, please be gentle, Miss Marian. Could you be a little more careful?” Simone Milton whimpered. Her back hurt and felt cold to the touch; she was in extreme discomfort.

Kneeling on the bed, Marianne heard Simone Milton say that, so she moved her hands even more gently. As she applied the cream, she asked Simone Milton if it hurt.

“It’s much better now. Thank you, Marian. If it weren’t for you, who knows what would have become of me!” Simone Milton said weakly.

Her eyes were fixed blankly on the headboard of the bed. No matter how many times she recalled that scene, she couldn’t help but feel terrified.

If she hadn’t gotten on the bus in time at that moment, her situation now would be truly unpredictable.

Truda Lambert’s fans are really extreme.

With these thoughts in mind, Simone Milton, who felt drowsy, received a call from Truda Lambert.

Simona Milton, who answered the phone instinctively, thought that Truda Lambert had figured out that she herself was the culprit behind this incident, and had come to apologize.

Unexpectedly, it was Katie Adams’s voice on the other end of the line.

“Simone Milton, are you okay? I heard you were injured at the set entrance… I hope nothing serious happened!” Katie Adams asked worriedly.

Simone Milton was completely speechless at the idea that Katie Adams took Truda Lambert’s phone and used it to call herself.

Especially at this moment, hearing what Katie Adams said made it seem like she was mocking her.

“I’m fine, thank you for your concern. But then again, Katie Adams, you really seem to be well-informed!” Simone Milton replied to Katie Adams in a polite but firm manner.

“It was purely by chance that I saw your embarrassed appearance in the news. I really didn’t expect those fans to be so extreme. Who have you offended lately?” Katie Adams continued with her questions.

Her words also sounded really awkward.

Simone Milton had no intention of responding anymore. In fact, she felt there was really nothing left to say between her and Katie Adams.

Just then, noisy sounds came from the other end of the phone. Truda Lambert appeared on the line.

What Truda Lambert and Katie Adams said on the other end of the phone is unknown. After that, it was Truda Lambert who took over the conversation from Katie Adams.

“I’m sorry to hear that you were attacked. How are you feeling now? Did anything serious happen? Do you know who did this?”

Truda Lambert, who was unaware of the details, apologized first, then asked Simone Milton out of concern.

To be honest, with Simone Milton encountering such a situation, other celebrities felt quite worried as well.

Other actors also gathered around Truda Lambert. They all held their breath, quietly waiting to see Simonne Milton’s reaction.

No matter how you look at it, something like this happening at the entrance of a film set is truly terrifying. It’s no wonder that all these actors and celebrities feel insecure.

Just think, what if one day something happened that caused these celebrities to also end up at that entrance, where the accident occurred…

“Yes, Simone, are you okay? From the pictures, it seems like you’re seriously injured.”

“Senior, please keep going!”

Hearing these celebrities cheering in unison, Simone Milton was somewhat amused, though also a little teary-eyed.

Those who didn’t know thought something serious had happened to her and that she was in the intensive care unit!

Though that was what she said, she still felt touched inside. Her whole being felt warm, as though she were immersed in hot water.

It’s said that this circle is full of power struggles. Everyone has their own ulterior motives and is constantly scheming against others.

Indeed, Simone Milton admitted that such incidents were entirely normal in that circle.

But she had to admit that there were also good people in this circle. At least, when it came to matters that didn’t involve any conflicts of interest, most people were willing to be friendly.

“Thank you all for your concern. I’m fine and there’s nothing serious to worry about. Please stop worrying about me.” Simone Milton smiled to reassure everyone.

After exchanging a few more words, Simone Milton had the phone hung up on her. She continued to endure the pain caused by the medication being applied to her skin.

Lying in bed, she started playing with her phone. Of course, the main reason was to figure out the origins and details of what had happened.

Then she discovered something very interesting. Among Truda Lambert’s fans, especially those who were extremely enthusiastic, a significant number of them seemed to be being influenced or manipulated by others.

In other words, it seems that someone was indeed manipulating everything behind the scenes. The purpose, presumably, was to stir up public outrage over the rumors involving her and Truda Lambert.

Even Truda Lambert’s clarifications, which seemed completely reasonable at first, were distorted by those in the background, turning into weapons used against her.

It is precisely because of those misinterpreted meanings that these extreme fans believe Truda Lambert is on their side.

So, those girls who attacked her must have been led astray by false information.

The whole situation is now pretty clear to her, but Simone Milton still felt that something wasn’t quite right.

Rather than saying this was aimed at Truda Lambert, it was clearly done with her in mind.

Could it be that… once again, someone else is behind this scheme?

Of course, “someone here” refers to Katie Adams. After all, besides Katie Adams, she really can’t think of anyone else who might have a grudge against her.

And she always felt that no one else, except Katie Adams, would ever use such tactics.

Anyway, without any concrete evidence, Simone Milton certainly couldn’t attribute the entire incident to Katie Adams.

She could only tell Truda Lambert that the reason she got hurt was due to Truda Lambert’s extreme fans.

It’s even possible that these extreme fans were misunderstood, which led them to act in such irrational ways.

[Simone Milton: I just have a feeling that something isn’t right about this. Truda Lambert, perhaps you could investigate further and see if you can figure out what’s going on. It would be bad if someone were trying to stir up trouble.]

She wanted to use this information to get Truda Lambert to investigate. If anything could be discovered as a result, that would be great.

On the other hand, Truda Lambert couldn’t help but fall into thought after receiving such news.

Indeed, this is quite strange. Looking at the entire incident from start to finish, it doesn’t seem like it was targeted at him at all. It seems more like it was aimed at Simone Milton.

Perhaps he really should investigate carefully to find out what’s really going on behind the scenes.

Most importantly, Truda Lambert didn’t want her friends to get hurt because of those little tricks.

“What’s wrong?” Katie Adams, who was sitting nearby, noticed that Truda Lambert wasn’t moving at all, so she asked in confusion.

Subconsciously, Truda Lambert concealed the message she had received. After locking her phone, she nonchalantly placed a string of kebabs in Katie Adams’s hands.

“It’s nothing serious. I just realized that my phone plan went over budget last week. Let’s continue as usual.” Truda Lambert showed not the slightest sign of panic. She seemed completely calm, just like always.

Also, because Truda Lambert’s acting was simply excellent, Katie Adams didn’t think much about it and soon forgot about the whole matter.

After the party ended, Truda Lambert returned to the hotel, but no matter what she tried, she couldn’t calm her mind down.

In the end, he decided to call his agent and ask him to investigate the circumstances surrounding the matter discreetly.

“…It’s obvious that someone’s scheming against us behind our backs. Brother, please help me. I’m currently on the set and have no way of leaving to investigate. I really have to rely on you!” Truda Lambert said to her agent.

Truda Lambert’s agent heard these words, thought for a moment, and ultimately agreed to investigate the truth of the matter in secret.

Just kidding. Since the other party has malicious intentions, they certainly won’t just sit back and do nothing.

“Alright, I’ll take care of this matter. However, I’ll likely be very busy these days. So, you need to be careful with everything you do.” said Truda Lambert’s agent.

“I understand,” Truda Lamberti nodded.

“By the way, you should also get a bodyguard! What if something happens to you, just like to Simone Milton? I’d have no way of explaining that to your fans.” Truda Lambert’s agent thought for a moment before giving her instructions.

In the past, Truda Lambert would never agree to agents’ requests to assign bodyguards.

It’s a critical moment now. Although Truda Lambert was reluctant, she ultimately agreed to her agent’s request in order to ensure her own safety.

After all, one’s own life and safety are far more important in comparison.

After saying all this, Truda Lambert went to rest.

And in that fan group made up of all those extreme fans, the group leader was planning something with all the group members.

They divided all their fans into several groups, with one group responsible for taking action offline.

Meanwhile, another group of people continues to spread online claims about Simone Milton’s fickleness and instability.

Even more, they went around telling how much wrong had been done to Truda Lambert in this scandal.

Then, these people have reason to criticize Simone Milton as a cancer in the entertainment industry.

It’s hard to say if it’s because she’s hiding something from everyone, but Truda Lambert doesn’t seem to be in very good spirits.

Katie Adams noticed this while filming.

Since Truda Lambert quickly realized her poor condition and managed to adjust, the director said nothing.

But looking at Truda Lambert’s careless demeanor, Katie Adams felt uneasy. So, after the performance, she went up to Truda Lambert and asked if something had happened.

“Senior, you don’t seem to be in good spirits today. If there’s anything bothering you, you can come to me. I can help share your worries.” Katie Adams spoke with great sincerity.

Just by looking at her expression, it’s impossible to imagine that she’s the one who’s been stoking the tensions these days, either directly or indirectly, and responsible for all these events.

“Student, are you worried about Miss Milton? I see that both you and she have bodyguards with you now. That’s a good thing. With bodyguards to protect you, nothing like that will happen again.”

Katie Adams might say nice things, but only she knows how much she hated the sight of Simone Milton with bodyguards in the morning.

The reason is simple: With bodyguards around, Simone Milton seems even less approachable. And since there’s a reason for this, it’s not appropriate to secretly criticize Simone Milton for acting arrogantly.

Most importantly, with bodyguards protecting her, it wouldn’t be so easy for those extreme fans to do anything to Simone Milton.

For Katie Adams, this was extremely painful. It was even more unbearable than if she had been killed.

Truda Lambert didn’t know what Katie Adams was thinking, but she was touched by how caring Katie Adams sounded.

Thus, he came to believe even more that Katie Adams was a kind and wonderful girl, someone who deserved to be treated well.

“Yes, but you need to be careful these days too. Who knows if those fans might take their anger out on you,” Truda Lambert said, sighing at the end. “Simona Milton told me that those fans are probably my die-hard followers. They’d do anything.”

He isn’t someone who doesn’t love his fans, nor does he want to constantly protect them at all costs.

Of course, I’m grateful to those fans who love him and have dedicated so much to him.

However, those fans who hurt others out of admiration for him actually become a burden to him.

But since those were his fans, and he didn’t want to hurt their feelings, he couldn’t openly criticize them in any way.

Truda Lambert could only remind those around her to be careful.

Hearing Truda Lambert say that, Katie Adams smiled and nodded. “Don’t worry, I’ll be more careful these days.”

The two of them have different thoughts, but on the surface, they seem to get along wonderfully. It’s really quite remarkable.

“Is Katie Adams on set? The next scene is ready to shoot!” The director rushed over at that moment, reminding Katie Adams, who was sitting on a chair resting, that it was time to start filming.

Hearing this, Katie Adams nodded, then stood up and said to Truda Lambert beside her, “Well, I’ll be leaving now. You take your time and rest.”

After saying that, Katie Adams left the scene and went to the makeup room to get ready for the next scene’s makeup.

And Truda Lambert, who was sitting in a chair resting at that moment, received a call from her agent.

The other party has figured out the whole story behind this incident.

When Truda Lambert answered the phone and heard her agent say that, she was immediately surprised. “Oh my God, brother! You’re not joking with me, are you? When did you become so efficient? I asked you to investigate this yesterday, and today you already have the results?”

You know, back in the day, when Truda Lambert asked her agent to investigate something, she didn’t get the information so easily.

It usually takes two or three days to get accurate information. That’s the proper procedure.

Truda Lambert’s agent was surprisingly efficient all of a sudden, which really took her by surprise and made Truda Lambert couldn’t help but marvel at it.

“Bro, you didn’t keep back any tricks while helping me with things in the past, did you? If that’s the case, then you’re really not being fair at all!” Truda Lambert complained, half-jokingly.

This is also a way of testing the attitude of one’s own agent.

Hearing this, the agent rolled his eyes. Without any attempt to keep things mysterious, he simply said to Truda Lambert:

“This time, I was able to uncover the whole story so quickly and effectively. It’s hard to say who exactly helped me out. Things are really complicated here!”

Truda Lambert heard her agent say that the waters were murky, and immediately became interested. “How so?”

Truda Lambert’s agent said, “Originally, our investigation wasn’t that fast. But it’s unclear whether anyone did it on purpose…”

“No, I’m pretty sure that someone deliberately gave me those pieces of evidence, so that I could quickly understand the whole situation. The truth is absolutely shocking!”

“You’ll never guess what I’ve found out. Truda Lambert, your ‘nice little junior’ isn’t exactly someone to be trifled with. I think you’d better be careful around her!”

Truda Lambert’s agent has gone so far in his statements that it’s clear he’s implying that Truda Lambert herself is to blame for this situation, and that Katie Adams is the one who’s behind this whole mess.

Yet even so, Truda Lambert remained skeptical about what her agent said.

To the agent, it was hard to believe that this matter had anything to do with Katie Adams.

Katie Adams is such a nice girl. What could possibly be her motive for doing something like that? It simply doesn’t make any sense!

“…You must be mistaken, brother. I know Katie Adams well. She’s definitely not that kind of person. Maybe she’s involved in this somehow, but she certainly isn’t a bad person!” Truda Lambert said firmly.

He believed in his ability to judge people, and he also believed that Katie Adams was still the wonderful little girl she always had been.

Truda Lambert’s agent couldn’t help but laugh when she heard Truda Lambert say that.

“Truda Lambert, Truda Lambert… How come I never realized how naive and gullible you really are? Those lies she told you—only you would believe them!” Truda Lambert’s agent spoke bluntly.

He explained, bit by bit, how, during their time together, Katie Adams quietly caused problems for Truda Lambert.

After the agent said those words, the more Truda Lambert thought about it, the more she realized that something wasn’t right in her relationship with Katie Adams all along.

Could it be that Katie Adams is really that kind of person?

But if Katie Adams really is that kind of person, then why didn’t she show the slightest sign of nervousness when facing him?

Even at this point, Truda Lambert still refused to believe what her agent said.

“I still can’t believe it. There must be some misunderstanding here,” Truda Lambert said, her voice lacking conviction.

“Well, if you say there must be some misunderstanding here, then I’ll send you all the information I’ve gathered. You can decide for yourself what to believe.” said Truda Lambert’s agent.