Reborn Young Miss: Phoenix Burning Red-Chapter 338: One Hell of a Woman (1)
In an instant, the netizens were filled with hate against Ayla Jiang. Since Ayla’s false accusation forced Adrienne to defend herself, she also caused herself trouble when the video of her affair with her previous co-actor went viral. The revelation further fueled the anger of netizens, who saw Ayla as a manipulative and deceitful person, causing her reputation to plummet even further.
Regardless of what she said, the public was inclined not to believe her words anymore, and Adrienne’s name and reputation were wiped clean from her false accusation. Adrienne’s reputation recovered, but Ayla’s reputation was beyond salvation. Her actions disgusted many of her followers, who thought she had betrayed them. They started boycotting her projects and unfollowing her on social media, leading to a significant decline in her popularity and career prospects.
In an instant, Ayla became known as a white lotus who only cared about her own image and was willing to ruin someone else’s life for personal gain. The media portrayed her as a manipulative and deceitful individual, further tarnishing her already damaged reputation.
Her once-promising career now seemed uncertain, with many industry professionals hesitant to work with someone who had proven themselves untrustworthy. It also didn’t help that the rumors that she married Alistair Han, forcing him to wear a green hat while carrying another man’s child, added fuel to the fire of public scrutiny.
Meanwhile, Ayla immediately called her mother to ask for help. Alistair should have heard the news of her affair, and she didn’t know how to deal with the problem as it got out of hand in the blink of an eye. She was trembling in fear, not knowing how Alistair would react after hearing the news.
"Mom, what should we do?" Ayla cried in her mother’s arms helplessly.
"Don’t fret, Ayla. I already contacted someone to remove the videos and release statements that they are falsified to make it look like you." Maryam reassured her daughter, gently stroking her hair.
However, deep inside, Maryam was in a mess. With everything exposed, it would be hard for Ayla to gain more projects in the future after this. Maryam was also afraid of how Alistair and the Han family would treat her daughter after this scandal. She knew that Ayla’s reputation had taken a hit, and it would take time and effort to rebuild it.
Additionally, Maryam worried about the absence of her husband. She tried calling Waylen for help before seeing Ayla, but she couldn’t reach him. She felt a sense of isolation and helplessness without her husband’s support during such a crucial time. Maryam couldn’t help but wonder where he was and why he wasn’t there for her and Ayla when they needed him the most.
Maryam had no idea that her husband was under the influence of Adrienne. Now that their daughter suffered misfortune, Waylen didn’t think twice about prioritizing his own desires over his family’s well-being.
"I’ve already paid you a hefty amount of money, Addie, and yet you still want me to abandon my family?" Waylen looked at his niece, feeling a cold shiver run down her spine.
Adrienne suddenly showed up with her two female bodyguards and Uncle Shark in the new home he shared with his mistress and son. She was now seated on the couch in their living room, her eyes scanning her surroundings with interest. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
"Uncle, would you rather pay monetary instead?" Adrienne gave him a sly smile.
Her words immediately shut his mouth. He was not willing to cough up more money for Adrienne to take. Waylen had also suffered financially because he had to bribe and pay Adrienne monthly. The thought of paying even more money to Adrienne made Waylen’s blood boil. Her demands had already taken a toll on his finances, and he couldn’t bear to give her more. However, he knew that if he didn’t comply, she would make his life even more miserable.
"It’s not like you are being a responsible husband and father to your wife and Ayla, given how you spend more time with your mistress." Adrienne pointed it out.
Waylen’s face turned red with anger as Adrienne’s words hit him like a punch to the gut. He knew deep down that she was right—his actions had caused immense pain and neglect for his wife and daughter. It was too late to pretend he was innocent.
"Leave the country with your second family. Ayla wouldn’t have any future in the showbiz industry now that her reputation has been ruined. If you stay, I won’t be able to assure you that your plagiarism won’t come to light because of your daughter." Adrienne continued.
"Why are you doing this to our family, Addie?" Waylen asked, "My father is dead, and the Jiang Corporation is facing bankruptcy. We’ve already lost so much, and now you want to tear us apart even further. Isn’t it enough that you’ve already taken everything from us?"
Adrienne let out a laugh. The Jiang family not only took her mother’s life but everything that she had. She had spent years planning her revenge, and now that the opportunity had presented itself, she wasn’t going to let it slip away. The thought of their suffering brought her a twisted sense of satisfaction, fueling her determination to bring down the Jiangs once and for all.
"None of these would have happened if only the Jiang family had treated me and my mother well in the past." She responded, "Even your precious daughter had made my life miserable. Do you think I would let Ayla off so easily? In the past, she and her mother tried to set me up for defiling by Ares Gu. I will make sure they pay for their actions." Her voice dripped with venom as she plotted her revenge, knowing that the Jiang family was bound to hit the bottom soon.
"So, Uncle Waylen, make up your mind. Are you going to stay and protect Ayla, or are you going to abandon her to save your reputation and your son’s future?"
