novelxo Chapter 177
Chapter 177
The reporters' voices were deafening, full of chaos.
Her phone, tucked away in her bag, started to buzz non-stop.
She hadn't checked her phone before leaving, but if this was already up on the internet, her friends would've texted her by now.
These media folks, obviously, were intentionally brought in by someone.
Weirdly enough, none of them worked for her company.
"Quiet!" Astrid didn't choose to run. She removed her sunglasses and looked straight into the camera, "Hawthorne and I are over. He's not my fiancé. I'm single. I'll let you know if I find someone I want to spend the rest of my life with. Please only trust official news, and don't believe in these baseless rumors."
Reporter: "Astrid, if you have no connection with this Hawthorne guy, why are there rumors saying you two are engaged?"
Astrid replied coldly, "Did someone leak information to get you guys to hound me? Is it a sick man?"
Hearing Astrid's words, everyone's faces changed.
Astrid knew she had hit the nail on the head, so she continued, "I didn't become famous because of business interests. I'm not afraid of my love life being exposed. Wnte whatever you want. But if you spread rumors, I'll take legal action."
"See that surveillance camera? It captures all your faces. If you don't believe me, try me."
"I have other things to attend to. Sorry, I can't stick around; goodbye." Astrid put her sunglasses back on and walked out of the hotel with a smile.
Elio's car was parked right outside. She quickly got in.
When she got in the car, she received a message from Hal: "Are you going with him?"
Astrid replied: "Yes, you sent those reporters, didn't you? I feel underestimated. Do you think I'm still the same person who could be easily manipulated by you three years ago? Hal, know when to stop." Hal: "What's so good about him? Is it because he's rich? Do you believe I can make him penniless in a second?"
Astrid: "So what if he becomes penniless? I have money; I can take care of him!"
After sending the message, Astrid was a bit surprised.
She instinctively sent this message to defend Elio.
After her message, Hal didn't reply.
She knew why Hal sent those reporters to harass her. He just wanted to threaten her. He would expose her relationship with Hawthorne if she didn't obey him.
Hal didn't expect she wasn't afraid of their relationship being exposed because there was nothing inappropriate between her and Hawthorne.
Elio drove her out of the city. They arrived in the suburbs, a breeze blew over, and she felt her mind and body relax.
"Feeling better?" Elio asked softly.
"What?" Astrid was a bit surprised but quickly understood Elio's intentions. He noticed her low spirits and purposely brought her here to relax, "I feel much better now, but Elio, where can we find something to eat in this remote place?"
Elio said, "Don't worry, I won't let you starve. Worst case, you can eat me!"
Astrid said angrily and shamefully, "Buzz off! Who would want to eat you!"