Female Novel
Chapter 1633
Liam smiled faintly. "Go ahead. However, I must remind you that some of those videos were takenin private rooms, while others were taken in public places. They weren't taken in your home, sodon't you think that you've been a little too reckless, Miss White?"
Liam was worried for Gary when he heard that they were going to report it to the police.
However, Gary was not concerned at all. Instead, he shook his head nonchalantly at Liam.
Liam calmed down a little upon seeing Gary's calm composure.
Cindy was both ashamed and furious when she heard Liam say that, but she did not have ananswer.
The call ended abruptly.
Monica looked at Cindy while she sat on the sofa. She had a distant look in her eye, and sheseemed very weak.
Monica hesitated for a moment before saying, "Don't think too much. Since things have alreadyreached this point, just go with the flow. If you can't stand it anymore, go abroad. You'll be fine onceeverything dies down."
Cindy remained quiet as she lowered her head.
Monica knew that it was because Cindy had no plans to go abroad.
"You don't want to escape overseas, but it'll take time to suppress this news. Even then, your careerwill be destroyed. The document was very clear. You've been blacklisted, and you'll never getanother job in the country again."
"I won't go abroad." Cindy shook her head. "I won't do it, even if I never book a job again."
"Have you ever thought that you'll be hunted down by the wives of the men you've had relationshipswith? Do you think they'll spare you?" Monica pressed, trying her hardest to convince Cindy.
Cindy paused, then raised her head to look at Monica. There was a flash of shame andhelplessness in her eyes. "Monica, I know what you mean, but I'm not leaving."
Seeing Cindy so determined, Monica fell silent.
She sat down facing Cindy and the two of them looked at each other. They were silent for a verylong time.
"What does the company plan to do?" Cindy asked.
"They didn't say," Monica replied.
Cindy was stunned.
Monica continued, "When I arrived, we got a call from Liam's lawyer saying that he wanted to breakhis contract. Our boss was very surprised."
Cindy sneered. "Liam is determined to leave this time. Sinclair won't solve my problems either, sodoes it mean that he doesn't want to waste any effort on a washed-up has-been like me?"
Monica was silent.
Her silence implied that Cindy had hit the nail on the head.
Cindy suddenly barked out a laugh. She had a pathetic look on her face. "Show business is like arollercoaster ride. I've been through a lot of ups and downs over the years."
"Yes, you have, but never like this. This time, it's serious, and you can't suppress it at all," Monicareminded a little harshly.
Noticing Monica's agitated expression, Cindy quickly said, "Monica, calm down. Let's discuss this."
Monica immediately felt a little embarrassed. She realized that she had been overly emotional.
She paused for a moment and said, "Go ahead, Cindy."
"I know it's unrealistic to ask the company to help me tide over this crisis. I'm not delusional."Cindy's tone became increasingly calmer by the second. She sighed and continued, "We've workedtogether for many years, and you understand me well."
Monica nodded. "That's why I feel so sorry for you. This really sucks. I already warned you aboutthis back in London, but why did you still do it?"
Cindy laughed humorlessly and said, "Monica, I'm over forty years old. Tell me, how else do youthink I can book jobs?"
Monica was stunned by the question, and she looked helpless.
Cindy gave a self- deprecating laugh. "There's nothing left for me at this age. Can I really rely on myacting skills? How many righteous actors are penniless now? What else can I do? I have to find away to survive."
"Cindy, I know you have your difficulties, but these things will ruin you," Monica said.
"Yeah, and my sins have caught up to me." Cindy smiled sadly. "I guess this is the end for me.Monica, I won't ask the company to restore me to my glory days, nor will I ask you to help me. Iwon't go abroad either. I'll stay here and see where the wind takes me."
Cindy made her stand clear.
Monica looked at her and sighed. "Cindy, we have a common goal. If there was a way to solve this,I wouldn't sit by and do nothing."
"I know, so I'm not blaming you." Cindy smiled.
Monica stared at Cindy for a moment before she said, "Fine. I'll make sure Sinclair gives you ananswer no matter what. He owes you that much, and he should do it in person."
Cindy pursed her lips and shook her head. "It's fine. You don't need to do that."
Monica bit her lip and stood up. "Get some rest. I'll head out first."
Monica turned to leave, and Cindy did not stop her.
However, Monica was shocked by the gaggle of reporters waiting outside the building. Camerasflashed incessantly around her.
"Monica, can you tell us more about how Cindy has reacted to the news?" one of them asked.novelbin
"Has it impacted Cindy's career? Is she done for?" asked another.
"Was the video of Cindy and the director a personal video or a publicity stunt? How is TheclairMedia planning to handle this?"
Monica was besieged by a barrage of questions.
She frowned as her assistant helped her navigate the crowd. Then, she left quickly without saying aword.
The reporters did not get anything newsworthy, so they were disappointed.
Meanwhile, Cindy was sitting alone at home. Looking out of the window, she picked up the phoneand called Celeste.
Celeste was stunned to receive a call from Cindy. "Hello?"
Cindy chuckled into the receiver and said, "Do you know about what happened to me?"
"Hmm," Celeste murmured, indicating that she did.
"How do you feel?" Cindy asked.
Celeste was surprised by the question. Although she was disgusted by Cindy, it did not make herhappy to see the news. Instead, she felt incredibly sad.
Celeste did not reply, so Cindy laughed mirthlessly. "Are you glad to see my downfall? You must becelebrating."
"I'm not insane," Celeste replied in a low voice. "Although you got what you deserved, I don't feelhappy at all. You reap what you sow, so why ask me about my feelings?"
"What? Aren't you happy?" Cindy asked with a smile.
Celeste felt that Cindy had gone mad to be laughing at this time. Then, she frowned and asked,"Why are you calling me?"
"I just wanted to ask you something. I've lost my job and have no way of supporting myself in thefuture. Isn't it time for you to support me?" Cindy asked.
Celeste paused. She had thought about it before. If Cindy fell on hard times, then she should helpher. That was the right thing to do.
Nevertheless, she could not let herself be trapped by her own moral compass.
Hence, Celeste decided to be honest. "We don't have anything to do with one another."
"Is this your final answer?" Cindy asked.
Celeste nodded. "Yeah, we cut ties the moment you signed the agreement in London."
"I raised you for sixteen years. Celeste, why are you so ruthless?" Cindy's tone was much sharpernow.
Celeste replied, "Yeah, you did, and I'm thankful for that. I wanted to repay you, but I don't want youto ask for it. It's annoying, and I don't even feel like helping you at all because you don't deserve it."
Cindy laughed at Celeste's words. "You're cruel, Celeste. So cruel, just like your mother."
Celeste's heart skipped a beat at the mention of her mother. She had no memory of her becauseCeleste had no idea who she was.
"Do you want to know who your mother is?" Cindy asked again.
Celeste did not speak.
"If you do, then come over. We'll talk about your past. Perhaps you've always wanted to know whoyour parents were and why I took you in. Maybe you also want to know why the world thinks you'remy illegitimate daughter. Have these questions been bothering you?"