Chapter 358: Chapter 358

Marilyn Ford’s last movie flopped—it was her first setback in her film career and her greatest humiliation.

Lately, her mind has been focused on the new film, and she even stooped to befriend a small-time director like Quinn Locke, just to get him to write the script for her new film well.

Her agent Sharon Langley proposed a new suggestion, saying that Wyatt Jagger is getting quite the buzz recently, and Marilyn should get close to him to increase her exposure.

Initially, Marilyn had disdain for doing this. Wyatt had always pursued her while Marilyn maintained her proud persona, hardly giving him a glance.

Plus, the previous plot with Wyatt and Anna Thornton at the hotel room didn’t pan out, almost involving Sharon Langley, failing to handle even such a trivial matter was beneath Marilyn.

After all, Marilyn’s previous pursuer was of Conrad Sterling’s level; her ex was so outstanding, it set her standards high.

But recently, Marilyn’s popularity has been on a significant decline.

She couldn’t help but consider Sharon’s proposal and met with Wyatt Jagger a couple more times.

But after being photographed by the media and uploaded online, the public opinion didn’t go the way they predicted.

What was exposed were photos of Marilyn and Wyatt having dinner together. In the pictures, Marilyn still looked noble and elegant, while Wyatt dressed in formal attire, held the door open and carried her bag, embodying gentlemanly grace.

The gossip news initially teased by blurring the female’s face, saying that Wyatt was spotted having dinner with a female companion late at night. After dinner, he personally drove her back to the hotel, suggesting a romance might be exposed.

Sparking fans to guess who Wyatt’s girlfriend might be. Many speculated it was Anna Thornton since their show is currently airing hotly, and many viewers are obsessed with the couple, hoping they would turn fiction into reality.

This way, riding the momentum all day, the next day the media released a high-resolution full face of the female—it turned out to be Marilyn Ford.

Instantly, the comments below the news exploded.

[See, it’s not Anna Thornton, her figure is front and back and highly recognizable. I knew at a glance yesterday that the silhouette definitely couldn’t be her, but no one believed me, everyone was so head over heels for the couple.]

[Ah, so disappointing! Why isn’t it Anna? Why is it Marilyn, I don’t like her at all!]

[Wyatt did mention in a previous interview that his ideal type seems to be Marilyn. However, Marilyn gives off a fairly aloof vibe; she’s never responded. Her eyes are set high, might not even consider Wyatt. So the "Reckless Couple" flag remains raised high—we haven’t lost yet!]

[Huh, eyes set high? In my view, Marilyn is just an upscale green tea bitch. If you’re really that proud, why bother having dinner creating misunderstanding? Isn’t it because you fancy our Wyatt because of his current buzz and popularity? We small fries don’t match your high and mighty four-family heiress, just spare us!]

[Marilyn’s just riding the wave, she used to pull President Sterling himself out to flaunt her life winner halo. Now President Sterling isn’t cooperating with her, I guess President Sterling kicked her to the curb, serves her right!]

[This maneuver is so disgusting! No matter what Ford Family, what four families, dare take apart my couple, I’ll dare to curse you dead under your Weibo, you scheming bitch!] Follow current novels on novel✦fire.net

Subsequently, many fans really flooded Marilyn Ford’s Weibo.

Seeing all those negative comments, Marilyn Ford was so angry she smashed her studio’s computer.

"Marilyn, don’t be upset! I’ve already contacted the bot company, and the platform side, trying to delete the comments and reverse the public opinion!" Sharon Langley nervously comforted her.

But it earned a water cup from the furious Marilyn, hitting right at Sharon Langley’s arm.

She felt her arm go numb instantly, not daring to move an inch.

Marilyn was pampered and adored from young, always basked in praise, never suffered such grievance.

She was trembling with anger: "It’s all your rotten idea! Made me agree to have dinner with Wyatt, said it would increase exposure. Do I need exposure with someone like him? Now things are , if you can’t handle it, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"

"Marilyn, sorry, I didn’t foresee things turning out . I suspect these fans aren’t real, they’re all siding with Anna Thornton, surely it’s her side buying bots! She wants to take this chance to deliberately tarnish us!"

Marilyn couldn’t believe it either; Anna had already disclosed she has a daughter. The public doesn’t know that her daughter is Conrad Sterling’s, still thinks it’s some sugar daddy’s lovechild. Plus, given her recent rumors about the hidden rules, would any fans truly hope for her to end up with Wyatt?

"Indeed! It must be Anna, isn’t there a rumor she’s getting the lead role in the new drama because she has something going on with that Third Master Hawthorne? She wants to be free from hidden rules and drag us down!" Sharon Langley finally spots a scapegoat and fears not hurling fast enough.

And she furiously states, "Marilyn, rest assured, I’ll contact Wyatt’s agent immediately, won’t let Anna’s tricks succeed!"

Sharon Langley was speaking, when Wyatt’s call came through.

Marilyn turned her head impatiently, as Sharon Langley answered, Wyatt Jagger’s somewhat anxious voice could be heard: "Sharon, I couldn’t reach Marilyn on her phone, how’s she doing now?"

Sharon glances at Marilyn, sighs into the phone: "Well, you know how we’re getting cursed for Marilyn online like you haven’t seen yourselves!"

"This is all ultimately because of me, blame me for inviting Marilyn to dinner and not being careful enough, getting us snapped by the media, causing her to be scolded!"

"Actually, Marilyn’s personality is quite reserved. You inviting her to dinner, she contemplated for a long time before agreeing. Now seeing the overwhelming curses online, Marilyn hasn’t said anything—she’s just locked herself in her room, I’m truly afraid her character would suffocate herself."

"Should I go see her then?" Hearing Marilyn is , Wyatt instantly was more worried.

"That’s not necessary, coming over now is even worse for Marilyn, being snapped by the media again would be troublesome. I think, sincerely if you’ve got the heart, rather than blaming yourself, you should come forward to clarify to the media and your fans, let them know that Marilyn isn’t like what they imagine."

"Sharon, trust me, I’ve already agreed to a media interview."

Hearing Wyatt say this, Sharon half-relieved herself.

Meanwhile, she didn’t forget to stomp on Anna: "By the way, there’s a large-scale bot trolling vast violence and insults against Marilyn online which seems complex behind the scenes. Marilyn is gentle and kind, never made enemies, yet Anna’s team just won’t let go of us."

"I’m aware! The fans and media clowning me and Ann have been troubling! You tell Marilyn to rest assured, I’ll give her an explanation!"

Wyatt hung up, his agent beside him unable to help but inquire: "Wyatt, do you really think this event’s related to Anna?"

"Aware of what? Don’t you feel Marilyn and her agent are using us?"

Wyatt’s one sentence silenced his agent: "..."

As long as it pleases Marilyn, does the truth even matter?

Even if misunderstanding sacrifices Anna, so what?