Chapter 310
Chapter 310:
One by one, they lowered their eyes, unwilling to meet his.
“Look, I understand you’re just doing your jobs,” Asher continued. “But Kristine isn’t a celebrity, so there’s nothing here worth digging up. On the other hand, I do know some real celebrity gossip. My assistant can fill you in, if you’re interested p>
The offer made the reporters’ faces light up, and they quickly followed Tripp away.
With the crowd gone as fast as it had appeared, Kristine stared after them, still stunned. “That’s it? They just left p>
Asher smiled. “Between risking trouble with my family and chasing a bit of celebrity news, they’ll always pick the safer path. No one here wants unnecessary trouble p>
Gratitude filled Kristine’s expression. “Thanks, Asher p>
“You should get going,” he replied simply.
She nodded, but after a few paces toward the station, she paused and turned back. “Asher p>
“What is it p>
“Is Tripp actually spilling real secrets, or is he making them up? And if there’s any truth to it — would you mind sharing the next bit of juicy gossip with me p>
Asher studied her — sunlight catching in her hair, a look of pure affection in his eyes — and broke into a broad smile. “Absolutely p>
R𝘦a𝘥 𝘁𝗵𝗲 la𝘁𝗲𝘴𝘁 𝘁𝗋е𝗻𝖽s o𝗻
Her spirits lifted at once. Kristine flashed him a beaming smile, gave a quick wave, and marched confidently into the TV station.
Ruth and Elyse were already inside the studio, deep in conversation, when they noticed Kristine making her way through the door. They stood up immediately, turning their attention toward her. The audience behind them took notice too, and their expressions brimmed with contempt.
“Kristine, shame on you!” a voice from the crowd shouted.
The remark reverberated through the hall, quickly joined by others, unified and imposing.
Elyse couldn’t help but feel a wave of satisfaction. The fallout from the show had left her scrambling — she had been hounded online, panicked, and reached out to Colton at once. But after answering her call, Colton never came back to the hotel, leaving her even more desperate. Eventually, she found a way to bring him back. When he finally arrived, he paid no attention to the taunts directed at Elyse, but his expression darkened the instant he realized Kristine was the target. Later, he proposed hiring a PR team, and Elyse wasted no time suggesting they extend that help to Kristine as well, volunteering to coordinate with the firm herself.
As the memory settled over her, a sense of ease washed through Elyse. Her eyes found Kristine once more, lips curving with quiet anticipation. This time, she doubted Kristine would find a way to defend herself.
At that moment, Kristine’s gaze swept over to Elyse. For a brief instant, Elyse’s confidence wavered under the steadiness of Kristine’s stare — but she recovered quickly, offering a bold, challenging smile in return.
Kristine’s own smile radiated warmth like the first light of day.
Ignoring the shouts, she strode onto the stage, gripped the microphone, and called out, “So — who here is willing to face me head-on p>