Chapter 476
The following day, Nicole scrolled through her phone distractedly in the dressing room as a makeup
artist did her makeup, waiting for more vilifying news about Avery to blow up. I can almost picture
Avery''s miserable state in my mind''s eye.
However, even though she kept checking Twitter, WhatsApp, and various major news tforms, she
did not see any mention of scandals rted to Avery.
That stunned her, and she sensed that something was off. I saw that the damaging article on Avery
was still avable at midnightst night. How could it have disappeared overnight? What''s even
stranger is that Bonnie sent me all those links to the media channels that reposted the article, but
they''re also all gone. Nothing pops up even when I use the search function...
She could not help feeling somewhat rattled. Not caring that she was having her makeup done or
whether it was a suitable ce, she immediately called Bonnie. To her surprise, her calls went
unanswered even after many tries. If it were not for the fact that it was not the right time or ce, she
would have flung her phone onto the floor.
“Ms. Lambert, are you unhappy with the makeup I''ve done for you?” the young makeup artist asked
cautiously when she noticed Nicole looking upset. Everyone knows of her impressive family
background, and none of the film crew dares to incur her wrath. Fortunately, it''s still pretty easy to work
for her. Apart from being a little spoiled, she has quite a mild temper.
However, Nicole did not hear a word the makeup artist said. She was too preupied with wondering
why something like that had happened. I paid a hefty sum for Bonnie to find many online sites to
publish the article on Avery. I expected it to raise a furor that''d destroy Avery''s reputation. To my
chagrin, the results have ended up being theplete opposite of what I''d anticipated!
Suddenly, her phone vibrated, giving her a fright.
She cast a careless nce at her phone''s screen to see who was calling her, but when she saw that it
was Cayden, she instantly became ecstatic.
Her first instinct was to answer it at once. After pondering for a moment, however, she decided to take
the more reserved route since it was the first time he had taken the initiative to call her.
She let it ring for about ten seconds. Then, unable to contain her excitement any longer, she answered
the call and said cloyingly, “Hello?”
“Ms. Lambert, do you have some time today? Let''s have dinner together after work,” came Cayden''s
mesmerizing voice from the other end of the line.
Initially, she nned to y it cool and leave him hanging. However, due to his unpredictable and cold
personality, she feared he would change his mind if she turned down his invitation. Hence, she
responded eagerly, “Yes, I''m free. I''m shooting amercial today and will end work a little earlier. I
should be done at around half past five.”
“All right. Let''s meet at Number Nine Eatery at half past six this evening, then.”
“Um, could you—” she began, intending to ask him if he could pick her up from the set after he left his
office. After all, how good would it feel if he came to pick me up personally?
However, he hung up before she could finish speaking, and her question died on her lips. Despite that,
she was still over the moon. I''m well aware of his temperament. His icy demeanor isn''t something that''ll
melt so quickly. But as long as he gives me a chance, I''m confident his heart of steel will soften
because of me.
Seeing how happy Nicole looked, the makeup artist said enviously, “Ms. Lambert, was that your
boyfriend? He has such a nice voice!”
“Yes. Not only does my boyfriend have a nice voice, but he''s also very charming!” Nicole answered
proudly as though she and Cayden were indeed dating.
As the makeup artist applied blusher to Nicole''s face, she remarked in a ttering tone, “You''re so
beautiful ande from a good family, so you must have high standards. Your boyfriend must either be
the son of a government official or a wealthy heir, am I right?”
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Nicole tried her best to make herself appear modest, but the proud look on her face was as clear as
day. “Not at all. Many men have pursued me, and many sons of high-ranking officials have approached
my parents to ask for my hand in marriage. However, I never agreed to any of them because I only
have eyes for my boyfriend. He''s the CEO of Trident Group, Cayden Moore. You know, I don''t want
anything from him. All I want is for him to treat me better.”
The makeup artist nearly squealed in excitement. “Oh, my goodness! It''s Mr. Moore! He''s the man of
everydy in Ackleton''s dreams! More importantly, there has never been a whiff of scandal around him,
and his reputation is exceptionally squeaky-clean. You''re so lucky, Ms. Lambert! As the daughter of a
prominent family, only an exceptional man like Mr. Moore would be worthy of you.”
She was so glib-tongued that Nicole was on cloud nine and beamed brightly. Thetter even dered
that she would make the former her personal makeup artist.
For the rest of the day, Nicole was caught up in the joy of having been asked to dinner by Cayden and
forgot about Avery. She desperately wished for the shoot to wrap up as soon as possible and go on a
romantic date with him.
...
Over at Trident Group, Avery and Nina could not help noticing that some of their colleagues were giving
them strange looks and pointing in their direction while whispering among themselves as they walked
to the design department.
Avery was both bemused and puzzled as the usually quiet design department was quite abuzz.
Several male colleagues were gathered together, discussing something while looking at their phones.
When Avery arrived at the office, they stopped talking abruptly. However, they could not hide the
expressions on their faces. It was an amalgamation of surprise, pity, and disdain. There was also a hint
of mockery.
Only the pregnant Cecelia, who had arrived before them, was looking at Avery in concern.
Although Cayden had wasted no time in dealing with the damaging article on Avery, many colleagues
who were night owls had read it. Naturally, they stared at her with suspicion and disdain. After all, the
article appeared well-founded, and the photos showed everything clearly. Some had even saved those
repulsive photos.
Ignoring them, Avery greeted Cecelia, then went straight to her desk and sat down.
Just then, Yulissa sauntered over with a heavy face of makeup and started making sarcastic remarks.
“My, my, Avery. I didn''t expect that you''d be quite so open-minded. And to think that you always look so
innocent! Foreign hunks are pretty good, eh? And one wasn''t enough to satisfy you, so you had a few
of them. Tsk, tsk! You weren''t afraid of ruining your body, either. Now, you''ve be an inte
sensation the wholepany knows about!”
A male colleague turned to Avery with a scious expression. “If we hadn''t seen that article, we
would''ve been fooled by your outward appearance. You look all prim and proper while hiding a wild
side underneath. You must be very good at it...”
A wave of embarrassment and anger crashed over Avery at their derogatoryments. Her beautiful
eyes turned steely as she gazed at them. “Ms. Yantz, I won''t argue with you due to my respect toward
you as my superior. However, if you guys continue ndering me like this, I won''t let it slide.”
“Oh, I''m shaking in my shoes!” Yulissa patted her chest exaggeratedly and let out a cold snort. Taking
her phone, she pulled up the unsightly photos of Avery and showed them to her in a gloating manner.
“The proof is here, yet you still dare to lie. Are you afraid to admit what you did? Take a look for
yourself. Look at that insatiable expression of yours. It''s disgusting!”