Chapter 69: Chapter 69

With a scream, a gust of wind swept past Savannah Lowell, drawing the attention of those around her.

Savannah looked down to see someone excitedly hugging Chloe, tears swirling in her eyes.

"Mommy~" little Chloe called out softly and adorably.

"Where did you go, young lady? You scared mommy to death! Did you eat well, where did you sleep?"

Chloe’s mother anxiously checked Chloe for injuries, her eyes filled with worry, her hands trembling, concerned about whether her child was well-fed and warm.

"There." Little Chloe pointed at Savannah Lowell and Elias Sinclair.

"You must be Chloe’s mom. I’m so sorry for worrying you. Earlier, we almost accidentally hit Chloe with our car. Since no adults were around her, I took her to the hospital."

"But everything’s fine now. It’s just that the kid wouldn’t tell us her home address, which delayed us contacting you."

Seeing Chloe’s mom looking shocked, Savannah immediately explained.

Yet, seeing the exhaustion and redness in Chloe’s mom’s eyes, Savannah still felt a bit guilty.

"Are you saying Chloe was in a car accident?" Chloe’s mom’s expression changed abruptly, her look at Savannah filled with hostility.

"Yes, but don’t worry. She’s very healthy now, not a single issue. And she’s been with us these past days without a scratch." Savannah eagerly continued to explain.

After all, it’s natural to be upset when it comes to one’s child. Savannah could understand her emotions.

Elias Sinclair leaned against the doorway quietly watching all this—it should be said, quietly watching Savannah handle everything.

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Chloe’s mom looked Savannah and Elias up and down, noting their branded clothes and composed manners, and saw her daughter in new clothes, assuming they weren’t bad people.

"Thank you, thank you for taking care of Chloe."

Chloe’s mom gradually lowered her guard, shaking Savannah’s hand with gratitude in her eyes.

"It’s what we should do, especially since Chloe is so cute."

Seeing Chloe’s mom understanding, Savannah breathed a sigh of relief as she looked at Chloe.

"Chloe, come and say goodbye to Auntie."

With Savannah’s gaze, Chloe’s mom realized, hurriedly prompting Chloe to say goodbye to Savannah.

It was getting late; they ought to go back, too.

"Auntie, I really like you and Uncle. Can I see you both again?"

Looking at the little girl’s adorable big eyes, Savannah felt a soft spot and patted Chloe’s hair, her gaze a bit reluctant: "Chloe, you must listen to your mom well in the future and not run around. Auntie will come to see you!"

Upon hearing this, little Chloe nodded joyfully. Chloe’s mom glanced at the time and said to Savannah, "Sorry for the trouble, I’ll take Chloe home now. The elders at home are worried, too."

When Savannah came out, Elias Sinclair was already in the car for some time.

Savannah hesitated but eventually got into the car, sitting in the backseat.

Savannah replied softly, looking out the window.

Elias knew she was a bit unwilling to part with little Chloe, so he kept silent.

The car drove slowly, something seeming to change quietly.

Early the next morning, Savannah was woken by the bombardment of texts on her phone. Helpless, she checked.

All she could see were pictures of her and Elias taking little Chloe to the amusement park yesterday.

As feared, they were captured. Afraid of what would happen, sighing in annoyance, Savannah rubbed her hair.

What rendered her speechless was the headline.

The headline boldly stated: "Savannah Lowell and Elias Sinclair suspected of having a secret marriage and a daughter."

There were numerous photos of the three of them playing together, each one smiling after careful selection.

What was more, the photos of Elias handing her water and toys were deliberately enlarged, exaggerating Elias as a devoted husband.

Savannah rolled her eyes. A simple act like handing water was labeled as pampering, she really admired the entertainment reporters’ nonsense ability.

Meanwhile, Elias Sinclair was also looking at the news.

But upon seeing the photos, he suddenly lost the previous urge to handle it swiftly. In contrast, he was calm, not really caring.

Savannah had just turned over, about to head to the agency to explain, when the phone rang.

"What’s up with today’s news?"

As soon as Savannah picked up the call, Anna’s sharp voice shot through.

"It’s pure misunderstanding. You know, the media loves making up things out of nothing."

Savannah casually replied while tidying up and getting out of bed.

To her, there was nothing much to explain about this. Besides, the company wouldn’t clarify for her, she assumed.

But Anna’s words took her by surprise.

"Savannah, listen to me. No matter how famous you get, you’re still an artist under our company. I advise you not to entangle with Mr. Sinclair and don’t tarnish the company’s reputation."

Anna sternly warned Savannah, her face turning entirely stern.

Savannah’s attitude reminded her of the warning Freya Caldwell gave her that day. For the company’s benefit, she had to make Savannah listen.

Tarnish the company’s reputation?

Savannah frowned. Previously, the company couldn’t wait for scandals to boost exposure. Now they were telling her to regulate her behavior.

This abrupt shift truly puzzled her.

"Believe it or not, I didn’t tarnish the company’s reputation, and besides, I’ll handle this myself."

Savannah thought the company wouldn’t clarify for her; she had to rely on herself. But as for tarnishing the company’s reputation, she believed it only brought benefits, not losses, so the company had nothing to worry about.

Hearing this, Anna assumed Savannah tacitly admitted her relationship with Elias Sinclair, unwilling to change, she stomped her foot in frustration.

"Savannah, for the sake of your future, please stay away from Mr. Sinclair."

Seeing a firm approach wasn’t working for Savannah, Anna adjusted her tone, trying to persuade.

The Caldwell Group isn’t something they could afford to offend, this was also for Savannah’s good.

If the Caldwell Group withdrew funding, her new drama would suffer, and the company would face financial issues.

The repetition of the same argument made Savannah think of the company’s previous attitude towards their artists, hanging up in frustration.

Online, Dylan Quinn’s fans and Savannah’s fans were fiercely arguing.

Dylan’s fans considered Savannah a bitch, seducing their idol despite being married, proving her as an improper woman.

Savannah’s fans actively defended her, accusing Dylan’s fans of making baseless claims without solid evidence.