Chapter 1847


    Estelle’s face turned an unsettling shade of white, “Have you lost your mind?


    Aren’t you worried the fans will tear you apart if you say you’re in a rtionship?”


    Leighton maintained aposed demeanor and responded, “Whether I agree or not, this matter will


    blow up. Even if she rifies the matter, people will still think it’s a joint PR stunt.”


    Estelle grew increasingly anxious and protested, “If we don’t respond, the hype will die down. Besides,


    we’re the victims of this incident. Why would you jeopardize your future for her?”


    Estelle had a positive impression of Nicole, particrly in a professional context.


    However, there was a limit to her admiration. She could not let Nicole manipte Leighton like this.


    Nicole did not rely on poprity for her livelihood. She had built a solid track record over the years and


    would receive job offers no matter what. Whether or not her romantic life was revealed, it had almost no


    bearing on her professional trajectory.


    On the other hand, Leighton’s sess in the industry heavily relied on his poprity. Any provocation


    that angered his fans could lead to his downfall.


    Publicly disclosing a romantic rtionship posed issues for top idols. Once made public, an idol’s


    poprity often plummeted, and their career would face obstacles.


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    Moreover, Leighton and Nicole were not a real couple. Estelle did not understand why he would agree to


    this.


    “I’ll forever be stuck in the same ce if I only care about being adored and praised by fans. What they


    like is my appearance. Someone better will rece me in five to ten years. How am I supposed to


    establish myself in the industry then?” Leighton said in disdain.


    He added, “Estelle, you should understand this better than I do. I can’t aspire for a transformation while


    clinging onto the adoration of fans.”


    Estelle was exasperated.


    Nicole observed Leighton, genuinely appraising him for the first time. She sensed a serious undertone


    beneath his usual yful demeanor.


    In his early twenties, he was youthful. He had a gaze that exuded the sharpness and arrogance of youth,


    untouched by worldly influences.


    Estelle’s logic was reasonable. She emphasized the importance of a gradual transition and avoiding


    betraying the fans. Nicole understood that she could notpensate for the losses Leighton would


    experience no matter what she promised him.


    Realizing she should not have gotten involved with him, Nicole was about to suggest consulting the PR


    team for a solution. But before she could speak up, Leighton said, “It’s settled. I’ll bear all the


    consequences.”


    Estelle was furious, “Alright. Great. You’re the boss. You can handle it on your own. I’m definitely on


    board!” With that, she grimaced and remained silent.


    Leighton turned to Nicole and said, “Since we’re going public with this rtionship, I think we should get


    our stories straight.”


    Nicole pursed her lips, “Have you thought this through?”


    “Let’s get to the point.”


    His response rendered Nicole speechless.


    Lindy could not be happier. If they announced their rtionship, not only could they exin the incident,


    but rumors about Nicole’s sexual orientation circting on the inte would also be dispelled. She was


    overjoyed.


    Ste and Felicity were also thrilled to be in the middle of all the drama.