LOVE IN PARIS: Married To My Brother-in-law-Chapter 43: Retribution

And to make things much worse, while digging out information about Yvette someone stumbled upon tons of pictures. Pictures of Manuel and Yvette at the company’s second year anniversary and besides they looked especially intimate and cozy together that it got the netizens wild again as another ripple of news started making the waves online.

"Yvette and CEO Lorenzo love scandal? Intimate Photo from 3 Years Ago Resurfaces!"

"Did Yvette Drug a Rival to Win Back Her Ex?"

"A Disfigured Actress? Netizens Demand Apology from Yvette!"

The image of Yvette and Manuel from three years ago had taken the internet by storm.

The picture was intimate—too intimate for what should have been a professional relationship.

In the photo, Yvette was standing close to Manuel at the company’s anniversary gala, their expressions relaxed and comfortable with one another and the way Manuel gazed at her spoke volumes.

Even the blind could tell, there was indeed something between Yvette and Manuel and it got them wondering if her actions this time was because she considered Nadia as a potential rival.

"Who is she, really?"

"Has she been hiding her relationship with the CEO all this time?"

"She probably hurt that poor actress because she’s jealous. Just look at her history!"

The whispers online grew louder, turning into accusations. People began digging into Yvette’s past and only found several more intimate pictures confirming the relationship between the duo.

"She’s really such a person, I’m so disgusted on her behalf"

"Does she even have shame, having an unethical relationship with your boss and even going ahead to hurt another woman because you consider her as a rival".

"And this person she’s hurt doesn’t even consider her a rival. I could remember Nadia putting in good words for her and even helping her at the set , even protecting her online. How many more instance should I list"

"The entertainment industry is just too scary"

"This whole story just doesn’t make a sense to me. Apparently Yvette’s has been with the agency for years and was even dating their boss, why is still such an unknown actress, no one knew much about her except from when she joined the set of TALES OF US"

"Now this is really confusing"

"Is there some inside news we’re missing"

"Indeed, if she’s always been with the agency she wouldn’t be such a rookie and Nadia wouldn’t be the top leading lady of the company. Something isn’t adding up"

"But that doesn’t justify her crimes, she should apologize"

"We’ll surely find the truth, just wait and see".

Meanwhile, Nadia who had been admitted to the hospital had Mary release a statement.

""My artiste has suffered an unimaginable ordeal at the dinner anniversary last night. The substance she was drugged with was discovered to be designed to disfigure.

As you know, an actress’s face is her source of livelihood. This could have destroyed her life and also her career.

Thankfully, we sought medical attention in time and she was saved and is now recuperating.

However, we’ll continue believing that this incident may have been a mistake on Miss Yvette’s part and that she didn’t do such a thing intentionally until the truth is totally out with thorough evidence to add it up.""

The words, though framed diplomatically, were like daggers aimed at Yvette. The public began to pity the hospitalized actress, painting her as the innocent victim in a twisted rivalry.

"Poor thing! If her face is ruined, how will she continue working?"

"They’re still investigating for evidence, this is enough evidence. Someone just uploaded a clip of Yvette switching Nadia’s glass, everyone go take a look"

"Yvette needs to take responsibility for this! Even if it was a mistake, how could she be so careless?"

"We need an apology, and she should be held accountable!"

"She’s done such bad deeds and now it’s time for retribution. Yvette must be punished".

Soon, the hashtag #YvetteMustApologize was suddenly trending online.

Thousands of people began flooding her social media page, demanding an explanation, tagging her in angry comments, and calling for a boycott of her upcoming movie if she didn’t offer an apology.

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Upstairs, Yvette stirred awake, the soft light filtering through the curtains. She stretched, her body relaxing after the exhausting events of the night before.

Zeke walked into the bedroom, a tray of breakfast in his hands.

"Good morning Mrs Lorenzo". He smiled , kissing her cheeks and she pecked his forehead.

"Breakfast in bed again". She giggled as she sat up to eat.

Zeke helped her up , feeding her quietly with care. Yvette gazed at him and noticed his lips which was set in thin lines .

"What’s wrong?". She asked , concerned.

"Have you seen the news online?". He asked, staring at her intently so as not to miss even the slightest expression on her face.

But Yvette seems unconcerned at the least. "Yes". She replied nonchalantly.

"How’d you feel?".He asked again.

"It’s all within my expectations". She replied as she took a sip of the tea.

"I know, I’m just asking how you feel?". He added cradling her in his embrace.

"I somehow feel sad". Yvette replied, leaning into his chest. "I was expecting all this drama and I was even the one who had Leila released all the photos but I just can’t help feeling sad".

"Then we’d better end this drama quickly".

"Huh?". She looked up at him. "Then isn’t all my efforts going to go to waste".

"Doesn’t Mrs Lorenzo trusts me, when have I ever be the one to let my woman suffer ?. I’m just hastening up the process of their retribution".

"I can’t bear to see you sad neither can I bear seeing you being criticized and condemned online".

"But . ."

"Don’t worry, I’ll take it from here. You just have to rest and eat okay."

She nodded and then looked up at him again. "Do you think I’m wicked and evil for doing this?".

"What’s going on in that mind of yours?". He chuckled and flickered her forehead playfully. "You’re kind enough to spare them and leave them to karma. You know, even if you didn’t do this, I already have my own plans for them".

"Really". She giggled snuggling closer .

"Hmm".

"There’s a saying that goes thus: one gradually becomes like the one he hangs out with. I used to doubt it previously but now I don’t dare. This isn’t me , I must have learnt it from you". She chuckled.

"And is that supposed to be a compliment, Mrs Lorenzo?". He chuckled and began tickling her.