Reborn Young Miss: Phoenix Burning Red-Chapter 337: Shooting Oneself in the Foot (3)

Her smile was filled with hostility. She wore a tight-fitting white evening dress that accentuated her figure, and her body language became tense.

However, before Ayla could reach Adrienne, she lost her balance and stumbled, falling to the ground. Adrienne quickly reached out to steady her, but it was too late. Her hand grasped the air as Ayla fell to the ground.

The reporters within the conference room fell into silence. Adrienne Jiang was right. No matter how many times or how hard she tries to convince everyone she didn’t push her pregnant cousin, it would be difficult to change their perception of her. She didn’t push Ayla Jiang, which resulted in her miscarriage, though, as was evident from the footage that was available to everyone.

Myrtle took her spot on the podium again.

"If this isn’t enough, we are willing to submit copies of the other body cameras of the bodyguards accompanying Adrienne Jiang that night. Ayla Jiang’s accusation was unfounded and caused Adrienne immense emotional distress. The evidence clearly shows that Adrienne was not involved in physical altercations with her cousin. It is important for everyone to understand the truth and for Ayla Jiang to take responsibility for her false accusation."

The reporters then started questioning Myrtle, seeing that she was the only one who could provide the answers they sought about Adrienne Jiang.

"Is Adrienne not getting along with her cousin? Ayla accused Adrienne of using her connection with CEO Li to bully her. Adrienne Jiang is not part of the film, and yet she showed up to the premiere showing and upset Ayla."

Myrtle chuckled. "That’s not true. This information isn’t known to the public, but Adrienne Jiang is the biggest investor in the film her cousin starred in. Adrienne has every right to attend the premiere and support her cousin’s work. It’s unfortunate that Ayla misunderstood the situation and jumped to conclusions."

"Ms. Han, aren’t you Alistair Han’s stepsister? What does the Han family think of this issue?" One of the reporters asked.

Myrtle paused for a moment, considering her response. She wasn’t surprised that these reporters uncovered her connection with Alistair Han. Thankfully, Eugene gave her a heads-up of what could possibly transpire during the interview.

"I’m indeed his stepsister, but I’m not the right person to answer your question. I can only speak on behalf of Adrienne Jiang. Ayla’s accusation made her sad, but she hoped that her cousin was on the road to recovery. Adrienne is a private person and won’t accept any interviews after this. She values her privacy and believes the focus should be on supporting Ayla during this difficult time." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"Do you think Ayla made such an accusation because her husband initially wanted to marry Adrienne?"

It was obvious that the reporters had different thoughts on the matter. Some people thought Ayla’s accusation resulted from jealousy, while others thought it might be true. However, without concrete evidence or further information, it was difficult to determine the exact motive behind Ayla’s accusation.

And it wasn’t a secret that before Alistair married Ayla a few weeks ago, he was actively pursuing Adrienne and even proposed a marriage to her in public. However, the courtship didn’t last long because Adrienne married Lennox Qin, the only son of StarMedia’s CEO, in secret. This background information added fuel to the speculation surrounding Ayla’s accusation. People wondered if Ayla’s jealousy stemmed from Alistair’s past interest in Adrienne or if other factors were yet to be revealed.

Myrtle hesitated, carefully choosing her words. "I can’t speak for Ayla’s motivations, but it’s important to remember that emotions can often cloud judgment in such situations. It’s best not to jump to conclusions without all the facts. However, Adrienne wouldn’t overlook some of you who deliberately tarnished her name and slandered her in your articles and columns. Please be aware that Adrienne Jiang will sue you for $20 million for defamation and damage to her reputation. She has prepared a strong legal team and evidence to support her claims, so it would be wise to consider the consequences of your actions."

The footage was also spread on social media, and it didn’t take long before the netizens saw it. Adrienne was proven to be innocent of Ayla’s accusation. Those who spoke poorly of her before now face backlash for their hasty judgments.

Ayla also faced backlash from the public for making false accusations without solid evidence. People were inclined to believe she wanted to blame Adrienne because of her husband’s past interest in her cousin. This led to a heated debate online, with some defending Ayla’s actions and others condemning her for tarnishing Adrienne’s reputation.

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Adrienne was satisfied with the outcome of the press conference. However, she hadn’t given Ayla the finishing blow that could entirely destroy her. An hour after the press conference, a video of Ayla checking in at a hotel with a man who wasn’t her husband was leaked on social media. The man was identified as one of the actors from the previous film Ayla starred in, and they were seen kissing as they entered the room.

As expected, the media went wild with the news. Ayla’s false accusation against Adrienne was quickly forgotten as everyone shifted their focus to the scandalous video. Ayla’s reputation was irreparably damaged, and the public’s sympathy for her quickly turned into disgust. The date indicated on the video was a month before her wedding with Alistair Han.

She was caught cheating on her husband, and everyone knew about it. She received criticism for being a hypocrite and a liar from the media and internet users alike, and the general public shunned her. The once-promising actress’s career was in shambles, and her personal life was in ruins.

Adrienne, on the other hand, was lauded for her calm and composed demeanor. She was praised for taking action to prove her innocence instead of just defending herself with words. Her reputation was restored, and she gained even more respect from the public for not retaliating against Ayla after the latter endlessly accused her of something she didn’t do.