Doted by Many: I became the Top-Tier Celebrity!-Chapter 270 - 269: She Once Was So Humble

The pain in my ears is excruciating.

I got NG’d several times today, and I’m just not in a good state.

Everyone thinks she’s affected by the comments on Weibo, but it’s actually because she’s not feeling well.

At that moment, Ella Rivers’ agent returned, knocked on the door, and called out from outside: "Ella, how are you doing?"

Ella Rivers felt like she’d grabbed onto a lifeline and quickly opened the door to her room.

As soon as Agent Celine came in, Ella Rivers rushed over, crying, "Tiana Thorne set me up, she set me up, boo hoo... my persona on Weibo is about to crumble, what should I do, Celine, what should I do?"

Seeing her tears streaming down like blossoms in the rain, Celine Steel’s heart ached, yet she was somewhat exasperated: "What can I say about you? When you’re not absolutely sure, don’t stir up things online; netizens sway with the wind, and you might become the target of public criticism for a small mistake."

Ella Rivers pulled away from her arms, unwilling to accept this: "But the video where she hits me is brutal; it can bring her down."

"As brutal as you were to her in the past?"

Ella Rivers found herself at a loss for how to respond.

Celine was speaking the truth...

"Now, listen to me, do nothing, because whatever you do will seem fake in everyone’s eyes. Just focus on acting; you’re the second lead. Later in the drama, you’ll become best friends with Tiana’s character Luna. Once those scenes air, post some clips online, stir up a bit of CP fandom between Luna and Tiana’s character; won’t that help clean up your image?"

"But..."

Celine gently reassured her: "Enduring a bit now prevents big mistakes. Once the drama airs, everyone will forget. A good project will always win fans."

Crystal Warren had seen too much during her time in the entertainment industry.

Starlets caught in post-marital affairs scandals went on to do charity work with their children and eventually gained public forgiveness.

Male celebrities entangled with mistresses and caught in sleazy scandals still managed to redeem themselves by taking on the ’good man’ roles, flaunting their marriages online, and ultimately were forgiven.

So long as good projects are unveiled, a new image crafted, and life lived well, public perception will eventually soften.

Yet, Ella Rivers, despite her wisdom, was too impatient, her ambition and competitiveness too fierce, unaware that patience was the best way to survive in the entertainment world.

"Celine, I know I’ve been wrong." Ella Rivers quieted down, slowly realizing her foolishness.

In hindsight, her patience and stealth allowed her to avoid leaving a trail, yet this time, Mr. TWO had overshadowed her.

She yearned for TWO’s recognition, his praise more potent than playing three lead roles in top-rated dramas. That was the power he held.

But the rare praise was given to Tiana Thorne...

She was consumed with envy—a mad envy—and because of Zephyr, she acted out.

At that moment, she realized that Tiana Thorne was a formidable rival. Previously, Celine Steel nearly landed her in jail, causing her guard to drop, thinking Tiana wouldn’t think about her.

Yet it turns out, Tiana was the one patiently waiting to strike.

"Relax, I’ve been discussing with Mei; she’s agreed to persuade Clement Xavier to collaborate with you on a project. She values your talent and, undoubtedly, doesn’t favor Tiana Thorne. If Tiana clings to Clement Xavier, Mei will intervene, and she won’t have it easy. So just focus, act well, why worry about rising to fame?"

After hearing these words, Ella Rivers finally calmed down.

Mei was the star agent, launching many careers beyond just Clement Xavier’s.

Even the most popular actress was nurtured by her, though the actress later parted ways, starting her own company, ending their collaboration.

Ella Rivers wiped her tears: "But I can’t hear in my left ear."

"What!?"

"Tiana Thorne is a doctor."

Celine instantly understood; her protégé was bullied. Traditionally, she’d make them kneel and admit fault, but now she couldn’t because they were in the wrong first: "Wait until your schedule clears, I’ll take you to the hospital for a check-up, keep those records safe."

"Celine, are you thinking..."

Crystal explained: "Of course not now, but once you’ve worked with Clement Xavier and definitely become a star, then use Tiana Thorne’s own tactics against her. By then, stepping over her will be as simple as squashing an ant, won’t it?"

Imagining the future, where it’s Tiana Thorne crying on the sidelines, suddenly cheered Ella Rivers up.

She laughed: "Thank you, Celine."

"And, regarding TWO, you know better than anyone that he sees through your intentions, you’d better not play games. He’s our ace."

She didn’t tell Ella Rivers that Mei agreed to collaborate because TWO personally came to the set to guide Ella.

Therefore, this person must not be offended.

"Got it."

But...

Mr. TWO was too indifferent toward her...

...

Hotel.

Julian Ford, bored, went to find Maxim Ford.

Yesterday, when Maxim saw the online attacks on Tiana Thorne, he intended to intervene but was stopped by Julian.

His reasoning was simple, that if she couldn’t quickly clear her name, she wasn’t Tiana Thorne.

Indeed, his sister never failed to impress.

Yet the way she cleared her name left both brothers silent after awakening.

In their minds, Tiana Thorne’s starry eyes and charming smile appeared.

If not for the video, who would have thought she was so humble...

It felt like a sharp knife had stabbed their hearts, making it hard to breathe.

Julian Ford remained silent, his eyes darkened with murderous intent.

Maxim Ford clenched his fists, veins popping, his calm aura replaced by icy resolve, his eyes cold: "Julian."

"Brother."

Julian Ford regretted not confirming his sister’s identity with his brother earlier, letting someone tamper with it.

He felt his brother’s anger directed at him.

But he couldn’t defend himself as the usual mischievous air wasn’t there; he frowned, self-reproach in his cold eyes: "I’m very sorry."

Maxim Ford released his fists, sighed softly, his voice gentle yet worried: "Ella Rivers is currently, technically, your student, flaunting this. If our sister knew you’re her brother, would she feel good about you?"