Talented Heiress: A Rose With Thorns

"How could this have happened?" Edwin was furious from where he stood at the ZY Group building. Seeing how easily Ashton freed himself from the negative rumors sent him into a rage.

He had never expected that the person who appeared so close to Ashton in the video would turn out to be Yvette, nor had he guessed that Ashton was the fourth scion of the wealthiest family in Jubilife.

Edwin went through all that trouble, but it turned out to be a lost cause!

Unwilling to accept defeat, Edwin pounded the desk in frustration. His expression darkened as he instructed his secretary beside him, "Hire more Internet trolls and contact the media to continue exposing Ashton's scandals!"

Since he had already offended Yvette and Ashton, he wasn't about to back down without a fight. He needed to ensure Ashton's popularity plummeted so that Starlight Entertainment would be severely damaged. Only then could his company overtake them and no longer be overshadowed. She obediently replied, "Yes, Mr. Aguirre."novelbin

Edwin's face twisted even more sinisterly. "Whatever it takes, Ashton's popularity must take a nosedive."

Before he could say anything more, there was a loud bang as his office door was kicked open.

Startled, Edwin jumped from his seat. After taking a moment to recover, his embarrassment turned into fury. "Who dares barge into my office

He hadn't even finished his sentence when he saw the girl casually standing at the doorway.

"You" Edwin recognized her instantly, and his expression changed. His face was immediately plastered with a flattering smile as he said, "Ms. Murray, what brings you here?"

Yvette was not only the daughter of the wealthiest family in Jubilife but also the fiancée of the immensely powerful Wilson Quinn. No matter the circumstances, he couldn't afford to offend her. Yvette didn't give him the slightest bit of respect brushing off his fawning behavior as she sat down. Her long legs were carelessly propped up on the coffee table, her relaxed demeanor doing little to hide her overbearing arrogance.

"You've got some nerve, making a move against Starlight Entertainment," Yvette said flatly, her words dripping with menace.

At this, Edwin's expression shifted drastically. He forced a laugh. "Ms. Murray, what are you talking about? I don't understand. We're just a small company. How could we dare go against Starlight Entertainment?" "As long as I deny it, she can't do anything to me," he thought, feeling less anxious.

Edwin smiled as he said, "Ms. Murray, you should know everything requires evidence. You can't just accuse us without proof."

"You want evidence?" Yvette's red lips curled into a cold smile, and her menacing presence intensified. She then threw something at Edwin's end.

Edwin yelped, but when he saw what was written on the papers, his face turned ghostly pale. "H- How do you have these?"

The documents detailed his arrangements in hiring Internet trolls and paying media outlets to alander Ashton.

But he had been so careful-how did Yvette discover their involvement?

"You look surprised." Yvette's cold, elegant voice was unhurried. "You did a good job keeping it hidden, but it's unfortunate for you that I happen to know a bit about hacking."

At this revelation, Edwin's face turned even grimmer, and his eyes darted about in panic.

He quickly challenged, "So what if I did? I'm not a public figure, Ms. Murray. Even if you expose this, it won't affect me much!

"How about we settle this amicably? I'm willing to compensate Starlight Entertainment, and we can put this matter behind us. After all, Ashton hasn't really suffered any major damage. Ms. Murray, isn't it better to just let things go?" "You truly have no shame." Yvette almost laughed out of sheer anger at his audacity. She lifted her foot and kicked him hard in the stomach.

"Who gave you the guts to suggest I let this go? Not only will I not let it go, but I'm going to make sure your company ceases to exist!"

Edwin was kicked to the ground, grimacing in pain. But when he heard her threatening words, he couldn't help but sneer. "We're one of the top talent agencies in the country. You think you can just wipe us out? You're overestimating yourself!"

Yvette's expression remained unchanged as she slowly replied, "Years of tax evasion, exploiting your artists, forcing them to entertain powerful figures -once all these illegal activities come to light, do you think your company can still survive in the entertainment industry?"

With every word she uttered, Edwin's face grew paler. His entire body seemed to tremble in fear.

"H-how do you know all this?" he stammered.

Yvette's eyebrows raised lazily as she replied in an almost indifferent tone, "Didn't I tell you? I know a bit about hacking."

"Ms. Murray, please. I beg you! Don't expose this! Edwin was now truly terrified, pleading on his knees pathetically. Tll do anything you ask, just don't release this information!"

If these things were revealed, his company would be finished!

"It's too late," Yvette said with a cruel smirk. "I already told my assistant to release everything before I came here. By now, it should all be public news."

"What?" Edwin frantically turned on his computer and found that the Internet was already flooded with accusations against his company. Worst yet, even the police had been alerted.

He collapsed to the floor, his face ashen. It was all over-everything was over!

Satisfied with his despair, Yvette stood up lazily and left the office.

As she stepped outside, she spotted a man not too far away, cool and dignified, exuding nobility

"Baby, I'm here to take you back to Jubilife," Wilson said tenderly, looking at Yvette with deep affection as he extended his hand.

Just as Yvette was about to take his hand, a female voice called from behind him. Sweetie, come to me instead!"