Chapter 282
For a long moment, Selena and Juniper gazed at each other, smiling brightly. Fate and its
tribtions had bonded them together.
Meanwhile in Astoria, Meredith, who won the Best Actress Award of Silver Fox Awards, had
reimed her past glory. With numerous requests for her appearance, endorsement and movie
acts, she was once again the center of attention. A few of Fowler Group’s most important
endorsements were also delegated to her, which caused rumors regarding her rtionship with
Pierre to once again start circting.
However, the media were only making groundless assumptions, as Meredith never actually talked
about that during her interviews. Therefore, the media could only y the guessing game by
making bold deductions based on whatever tiny details they could find.
After one particr interview, Meredith allowed herself to be momentarily rid of the perfect smile
that she stered to her face at all times while resting on the sofa, looking exhausted as she took a
quick nap.
As silent as possible, Landy draped a rug over her. “Meredith, I don’t understand why you just won’t
disclose your rtionship with Pierre to the public when it’s basically an open secret. It’s just a
matter of time that it’s revealed, so there’s no point in keeping it under wraps, no?”
On the other hand, Meredith heaved a long sigh while opening her eyes. “I sure wish I don’t have to
keep it a secret, but Pierre...” She never was certain how he felt about her. Although heforted
her as well as gave her a hug when Jameson died, nothing else happened after that.
Aside from getting an immediate reply when she texted him after she won the Best Actress Award,
the rest of her texts were ignored just like before. Perhaps it was because he was too busy, or
perhaps just like Selena, he harbored some ill feelings toward her after Jameson’s death, which
didn’t help to alter his perception of her at all.
“I do have an idea, but I don’t know if it will work,” Landy said.
“What is it?” Meredith looked her way.
Cautiously, Landy offered her suggestion. “You gave birth to two sons for Pierre. This is incredible
news. Once the media knows about it, it will create pressure for the Fowlers. With public opinion
against them, I wonder if the Fowlers would still be able to decline your hand in marriage.”
“Absolutely not!” Meredith shut her down immediately. “This is impossible!” She already promised
the Fowlers to never reveal anything about her sons, so the public didn’t even know of the existence
of Joaquin and Jameson. If the matter was ever made known to the public, the Fowlers would know
that Meredith was the responsible one, which would definitely result in the Fowlers taking actions
against her. Of course, she knew that John was a ruthless man. If it wasn’t for Joaquin and
Jameson, he might never even acknowledge Meredith. His reaction to the matter alone was enough
to get Meredith into much unwanted trouble.
Noticing Meredith’s exaggerated response to her suggestion, Landy smiled uneasily. “It’s just a
suggestion. It’s your private matter, so it’s up to you toe up with a solution.”
By way of switching the topic, Meredith asked, “Landy, have you gotten the lucky charm that I told
you to get?”
“Oh, I almost forgot about it.” Then, Landy procured from her bag a small red sachet. “This lucky
charm was consecrated by the bishop in the Church of Favonius. I heard it’s quite potent.”
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Upon taking the charm from Landy, Meredith hung it around her neck as if it was her life-saver.
“But as you know, you’re a public figure, so you’re constantly under public scrutiny. The charm might
be—”
“Don’t you worry. I won’t let it be discovered.”
“Meredith, I noticed that you haven’t been in your best condition, as you have bags under your
eyes. You need to get more rest, alright? We still have a tight schedule to follow in theing
days.”