Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

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William's public relations team was quite impressive, capable of twisting the truth and mounting in effective

campaign of slander..

After using a health report to sow doubt in the online community which had evolved into a formidable force of

condemnation, a statement was promptly released.

First, William admitted the mistake of concealing his marriage, then they gave a heads-up that the whole truth

would be revealed during the live broadcast. Also, they subtly hinted that William and Jennie were both innocent.

Isabella thought, D*mn, they planned to leverage the popularity of the show to spin a web of lies, whitewashing

their reputation. They haven't made their stance clear yet because they are giving Jessica a final chance. If

Jessica agrees to their other propositions, they would The Quirks were astounded. | can't believe they're really

doing this!

"Surely, Jessica will cforward to prove her innocence," exclaimed Selena, taken aback.

"Jessica never wanted anyone to find out about her illness," Evian said, her brows furrowed in

concern.

"Could you perhaps persuade her, Evie?" Rosalie suggested anxiously.

Evian, as the hospital director, felt it was within her duties to show concern for the patients. So, she inquired

about Jessica's condition.

The hospital informed Evian that Jessica had seen the news online. It seemed to have hit her hard, causing her to

shut herself away. The nurses and doctors were unable to communicate with her.

If Jessica didn't step forward, no one else could overstep boundaries by acting on her behalf.

The following day, the promotional videos featuring William and Jennie were completed and posted online. With

this, the fans' enthusiasm was revived, much like a phoenix rising from the ashes.

Public opinion had been entirely swayed. William and Jennie were perceived as star-

crossed lovers, deeply in love yet unable to be together. Jessica, on the other hand, was painted as the villainous

wife, clinging onto a love that clearly didn't exist anymore and causing unnecessary . Although it wasn't

officially endorsed, it sparked widespread speculation. It wasn't hard to see whose marketing strategy was at

play.

The events that unfolded left the Quirks utterly astounded.

"Why is it that the unfaithful always seem to live better lives than the devoted?" Rosalie couldn't help but ask

Isabella.

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Isabella said, "Because the devoted are more morally bound than the heartless, they tend to worry more. And

those who worry more are more prone to illness. So, this teaches us a lesson." Everyone curiously turned to look

over.

"Throwing a tantrum and not reflecting on one's mistakes is the real secret to longevity," Isabella said as if she

was dishing out profound advice.

Isabella was in the middle of cursing when she received a call from Hayden, who had just received a notice.

"The first day's shooting schedule was out. Whether it was a random

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draw or the production team's scheme, we are set to compete against William's team. The thof the

performance is ‘True Love. They would perform first, followed by us. Although the competition format seems to

favor us, it is clear that no one would pay us any attention. It is obvious that the production team is giving Team

Young Again a chance to hold a press conference to clarify matters. Anyone else on their team is just cannon

fodder. So, we should keep our expectations in check. We decided to play it safe with the script, waiting for the

controversy they stirred up to pass, so as not to get caught in the crossfire."

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Intrigued, Isabella asked, "Did they specifically choose our group to exact

Hayden sniggered in response.

Thoughtfully, Isabella said, "True love, huh. | have sideas for the script."

On the day of the shoot, William was holding his phone in a daze, waiting for Jessica to reach out to him. He had

anticipated that Jessica would be storming in furiously to confront him after seeing the news. However, Jessica

did nothing, which left him feeling uneasy. "William, maybe we should just let it go. This is all my fault," Jennie

said, looking pitiful.

"At this point, there is no turning back. With the show airing, a divorce announcement is necessary," Connor

reminded her.

William closed his eyes momentarily. "She won't even submit in such a situation. Forget it. Let the lawyer deal

with her."

Jennie's eyes flickered. "What if Jessica refuses to sign the divorce papers?"

William avoided Jennie's gaze, saying somewhat stiffly, "I will assure her that the divorce is a sham. After settling

matters on your side, | will no longer get involved in your affairs. | will then stay by her side forever. She should

stop creating a fuss then. Consider this as our w A glimmer of resentment flashed in Jennie's eyes. "What if

Jessica gets mad at you? What if she's so furious that she won't forgive you?"

"She won't. We've been together since childhood. She lovesdeeply. Even if she gets mad for a while, she'll

eventually forgive me." After saying this, William even laughed.

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between the two of them, the future would be all sunshine and rainbows? What kind of bizarre thinking does

he have?

Isabella was in the waiting area, reading her system, while Christopher and Rosalie, his assistant for the day,

quietly eavesdropped.

In the audience section, David and Selena were too far away to hear Isabella's thoughts and were filled with

regret.

However, the live broadcast quickly commenced. After the host announced the competition format, Team Young

Again was the first to take the stage.

At the stime, Jessica answered her phone because it was an unknown number.

"Hello, we are Mr. Sawyer's legal counsel. May we ask if we're speaking to Ms. Elmore?"

While waiting for the lawyer to arrive, Jessica was speculating about William's intentions. She knew that every

tWilliam mentioned divorce, it was merely to scare her.

But what if this time, it is for real? Can | bring myself to let go?

William felt like the tumor in her brain. If she didn't remove it, she would perish, yet the extraction process was

fraught with danger. Without her parents and the fact her dreams that once bolstered her were long forgotten,

her life had revolved around William. The pain of se As though seeking to alleviate her pain through self-inflicted

torment, she yearned for closure on the matter.

Inside the hospital room, the television was on. Jessica was intently watching the live broadcast where William

and Jennie were making their grand entrance hand in hand.

A beautiful love story had begun.

And gradually, the sparkle in Jessica's eyes began to fade.

Yet, the countless viewers watching the live stream were getting duped.

Those were all acts on stage, yet it appeared like a tale of star-crossed lovers torn apart.

"Childhood friends... bound together from a young age. Their families, under the pretense of starting a business

together, pushed for their marriage. The male lead, focused solely on his career and devoid of any other desires,

simply went along with

it... Realizing the mistake of the marriage, he wanted a divorce, but his wife clung to him relentlessly. The male

lead, soft-hearted toward his wife, was entangled with her for many years, numbing

himself through work. Otherwise, he wouldn't have kept the marriage a secret all this time. Over these years, the

company has grown strong and prosperous thanks to the actor's commercial value. His wife reaped the benefits

without lifting a finger, which was quite a good finally found his soulmate and true love, hoping to start a new

life. However, his wife used her influence to drive his true love away, causing the latter to suffer greatly overseas

and her career to be ruined... After she finally cback, the male lead

only wanted to make amande and never considered etraving However his wife une enenicione

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and paranoid, not only setting him up during a drinking event but also faking illness to deceive others. She even

schemed against his true love in various ways. Seeing things develop this way, the male lead eventually decided

he could no longer tolerate it and officially ann The fans, based on their recent investigation into the real-life

events involving the trio, instantly understood the meaning behind the stage play. This was the truth they had

been waiting for.

The comments section was instantly flooded, causing an uproar online:

In this day and age, is it wrong to divorce someone when there's no love? At least William hasn't actually

cheated.

Could you please give William his freedom? He has every right to pursue his own happiness.

In my opinion, ever since the renowned actor, William, co-

starred with Jennie four years ago and was embroiled in a scandal, he's been keeping his nose clean in all his

roles over the years. It's clear that this is true love. It's quite pitiful that he's now being separated from his love

by a mad woman.

Jennie has suffered the most in this incident. She was driven away, targeted, and framed. All she did was fall in

love with another unfortunate soul. Two lonely hearts merely sought solace in each other. Yet, Jessica refused to

let William let go, insisting on tormenting him. There were also those who held differing opinions:

Since when a change of heart can be defended?

Am | the only one who sympathizes with the wife? What's with this logic that favors the mistress?

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However, they were swiftly overwhelmed by a barrage of comments. The trend was almost entirely one-sided.

The conclusion of the stage play was the couple getting divorced and the male lead getting together with his

true love. As for the malicious wife, she disappeared from their world.

Even when the performance concluded, the barrage of comments didn't cease.

It seemed like no one was really interested in the next performance.

Meanwhile, Evian was truly taken aback after watching the live broadcast. Concerned about Jessica's condition,

she rushed to the ward, only to find that a lawyer was already in there.

"Ms. Elmore, we are here on behalf of Mr. Sawyer to present you with these divorce papers. We hope you will

sign..." The lawyer looked up at the woman on the hospital bed, and for a moment he lost his professional

composure, blurting out, "This... this is just an act. You Upon seeing Jessica's state, Evian immediately took in a

sharp breath.

The latter looked as if her soul had been ripped away.

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guests on stage.

The lights on the stage had unexpectedly dimmed, shrouding the performer in darkness.

Suddenly, an ethereal voice echoed.

"Why weren't you proactive about your treatment? Were you planning to punish those who hurt you by harming

yourself? If you're not afraid of death, then why fear life?"

In the darkness, a ray of light fell upon Isabella. She was lying in a sickbed, all alone.

"I... I don't know," she uttered, as if she was on the brink of death.

"If you were given the chance to start over, what would you have chosen?" the ethereal voice continued.

"What would | have chosen?" Isabella continued to be bewildered.

"Between your health and him, what's your pick? Between having your parents alive with you and him, who do

you choose? A world-renowned photographer and him, who would it be? Actually, you still have a lot of choices,

don't you?"

The light gradually brightened, and Isabella slowly sat up, a spark flickering in her eyes. It was as if everything

suddenly becclear, and the answer had emerged.

Inside the ward, Jessica was left in a daze.

As the performance unfolded, there was a subtle change in William's expression. A photographer?

Probably because the beginning was out of the ordinary, the barrage of comments paused for a moment.

However, everyone gradually lost attention afterward.

However, in the next moment, the lights flickered off and then on again. A slap echoed throughout the entire

venue, startling everyone to the point where even the barrage of comments cto a halt again. Jessica was

even more taken aback. "You lousy jerk, so you cheated, and now you're trying to sugarcoat it with lies? You

really think you're worth ruining my life?"

It feels like she's disparaging someone...

The comments section exploded once again.

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