CHapter 259


    Yabel wrapped her arms around Noe’s waist, nuzzling against her with an almost pitiful affection.


    “Ever since the gemstone auction, my mentor asked me to follow Ms. Noe! Boss, I’m all yours


    from now on. You’ve got to take good care of me, okay? And when you tie the knot with Mr. Pock,


    don’t forget to include us maids in your bridal party!”


    If Noe could take the Pr Star under her wing and maybe even annex the Abyssal Organization,


    not to mention snagging such a heartthrob, their dreams of ruling the frontier would practically be


    within reach!


    Stirling’s attention was immediately diverted. “Noe, howe you arrived with Mr. Pock? When


    I called you over earlier, were you guys possibly..”


    From where Stirling was lying down, his view was skewed. All he could see was Noe and Palmer


    in an embrace, looking like they were about to lock lips at any moment!


    Good thing he spoke up when he did! Otherwise, who knows what scandalous scene might have


    unfolded.


    The thought of his pure and kind–hearted sister running off with another man made Stirling’s heart


    ache!


    Noe finally spoke. “After I got the call, it was Palmer who drove me here. I haven’t told Beckett


    yet, but I fill him in when I get back”


    The Schnabel kids, though all capable of standing on their own, had a subconscious rule of not


    keeping secrets from each other. No matter what happened, they would share it with the rest,


    keeping their family in the loop of their lives!


    The production manager approached with a cheerful grin. “Stirling, feeling better? Just to be safe,


    we’ve arranged for a car to take you to the hospital for a check–up!”


    Stirling raised an eyebrow at the manager, his responseced with sarcasm, “Oh, so the cat’s out of


    the bag, and you’re hoping for some PR damage control now?”


    The manager, caught in the act, sheepishly nodded in admission


    Somehow, despite efforts to keep things under wraps, news about Stirling and Yabel’s


    disappearance had exploded everywhere!


    Stirling’s phone was nearly blown up by calls from the Schnabel family members


    Yasbel, too, received endless queries from the meda


    The coincidences were too suspicious to ignore. They couldn’t help but believe it as intentional!


    Noe pondered for a moment “Stirling, can we hold off on the PR for now?”


    “Of course, we can! Whatever you say, Noe!”


    Stirling didn’t even question why, immediately agreeing to Noe’s suggestion,pletely


    disregarding the production team’s dismay


    “Stirling, if we don’t nfy things, the production will suffer a huge loss”


    Noe’s icy gazended on the manager, her look one of dedain that suggested she saw right


    through him


    “The main reason Stiding and Yasbel were in danger is because of the production’s securitypses.


    Whether it was leaking the filming location or allowing them to be attackedte at night, it’s on you”


    The manager tried to defend. “It was an ident. We didn’t anticipate such incidents


    Noe scoffed. “So, the immediate leak of their discovery just happened on its own? You saw an


    opportunity to stir up some buzz now that they’re safe! Its like hitting the jackpot with free trending


    topics Having Stirling and Yasbel rify now means the production doesn’t lose a thing”


    Instead of losing, the production could position itself as a victim in the narrative After all, it was all


    the fault of those obsessive fans,


    The manager’s gaze shifted, avoiding eye contact. “Ms. Schnabel, it’s not like that. If we were the


    ones releasing the news, wouldn’t we be inviting criticism for ourck of security? We’re genuinely


    concerned about the safety of our cast, we wouldn’t do such a thing!”


    Noe’s contempt was palpable. “Who released those stones can easily be found out”


    Yasbel, spitting out a piece of straw, called Nn avec “Bro, track this down.


    Nn, without hesitation, whipped out hisptop.


    The production manager wasnt womed, knowing the weak signal in Glen Vige made inte


    ess a challenge: one had to practically climb a mountain for a decent connection


    Yet, they watched as Nn’s fingers flew over the keyboard, his actions a blur, and within three


    minutes, he turned the screen around.


    “Ross, it was someone from the production who sold the story, pushing those marketing ounts to


    spread the news”


    The screen disyed several screenshots of discussions between the director and marketing


    ounts, all advocating for blowing the news out of proportion Only by making a big deal out of the


    situation could the production benefit


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    Whether it was spinning the narrative of Stirling being kidnapped by obsessive fans or being


    harassed in the middle of the night, it was all prime material for publicity.


    The production could then buy trending spots on social media and arrange a hospital visit for the


    two, manipting public opinion to its advantage.


    Noe looked at the screenshots, disdainfully remarking. “It seems the director has thought


    everything through, knowing exactly how to steer public opinion. But Stirling and Yasbel shouldn’t


    be used as pawns for your publicity stunts!”


    The director feltered under Noe’s piercing gaze, which seemed to see through everything,


    finding her more intimidating than Stirling, a seasoned actor.


    But despite her formidable presence, she was still just a young girl, barely in her first year of


    college. Surely, she couldn’t understand theplexities of the industry, he thought. A little


    misdirection should be enough to confuse her.


    “Ah, Ms. Noe, you might not be aware, but all this buzz is actually beneficial for Stirling and


    Yasbel. It trantes into real, tangible poprity that will reflect back positively on them. Yourck


    of familiarity with the industry is understandable, but rest assured, we have Stirling’s best interests


    at heart!”


    Noe’s smile was sharp. “In Stirling’s best interest, so you leaked his location to obsessive fans?


    As far as I know, Stirling changed his number after joining the production!”


    The director and the entire production team had Stirling’s new number, along with his agent and the


    Schnabel family. All ounts were registered under Stirling’s assistant’s name to prevent hardcore


    fans from track it down!


    Unless someone had leaked the information in advance, thats how the obsessed fans managed to


    locate Stirling!


    The director was panicking!


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    How did Noe, a young girl,e to know about these things? They always kept such deeds


    under wraps, having developed aplete cycle of hype.


    who would then show up causing wave to buy a few trending spots on social media for publicity


    The crew would sell information to the obsessed


    rbances, and the crew would ride on the


    Nae must be making wild usations


    “Ms. Schnabel, you can eat whatever you like, but words should not be thrown around lightly. We


    have never engaged in such unprofessional conduct”


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    “Yeah, Ms. Schnabel, Stirling has been in the showbiz for so many years, he understands how


    things work. Ms. Noe is just talking nonsense, maybe it’s best she leaves now!


    They were clearly angered and wanted Noe to leave immediately


    Stirling erupted, “What do you mean? How dare you tal


    ter like that?


    He ced a hand in front of Noe, shielding her by pulling her wrist befund him


    The man’s piercing gaze turned icy, his presence alone enough to send shivers down the director’s


    spinel


    Palmer smiled slightly, calm and collected. “Who just said my quite charming!”


    nce was talking nonsense? Somehow, I find every word she says