Chapter 1540
A netizen left a comment for Old Mr. White: [Hello, Mr. White. Do you know about the situation between Winona and Zane?] The usually aloof Old Mr. White personally replied: [I don’t know every detail, but I know Winona loved him once. Now? He’s nothing more than a ghost to her.] A user asked: [Mr. White, if Winona doesn’t like Zane anymore, why is she still living in their marital home? It’s not like she can’t afford a new place.] Old Mr. White replied: [I can’t comment too much on personal matters, but I am certain her reason for not moving has nothing to do with Zane. Everyone, please consume your gossip rationally. Don’t believe everything you hear.] Another user asked: [Mr. White, is Winona the type to lose her head over love?] Old Mr. White replied: [From what I know, she is not. She has her head on straight. She is passionate and decisive, daring to love and to let go. Her public persona isn’t an act; that’s genuinely who she is.] Someone else commented: [But everyone says Winona has character issues.] Old Mr. White’s response was direct: [Winona is my grandson’s godmother. If she had character issues, how could he love her so much? I vouch for Winona’s character. If you question her, you are questioning me.] Old Mr. White even went to Winona’s account and left a comment: [Don’t worry about brands terminating their contracts. My grandson’s godmother deserves better, and we’ve both got your back. Any brand that drops you will be dead to me forever.] This series of moves from Old Mr. White didn’t just leave the public dumbfounded; the brands themselves were in a panic. No longer silent, they scrambled to release statements, each trying to be the first. They began by lavishing praise on Winona, then declared their company’s full confidence in her talent and character, and expressed their desire for a long-term partnership. Even brands that hadn’t worked with Winona before started speaking out, hoping for a future collaboration. The public were shocked. Winona had this kind of connection! She was the godmother of Elder White’s only grandson. That was an insanely powerful connection! If any other powerful man had come out to support Winona, there would have been ugly rumors about an affair. But this was Old Mr. White, a man even our mothers deeply respected. Who would dare spread malicious gossip? There was no slander, only pure envy. It was a blessing in disguise. Not only did Winona avoid being canceled, but she skyrocketed to the very top of the A-list. Her manager was so ecstatic he nearly had a heart attack. The CEO of Winona’s agency personally took over, treating her like a queen. Winona herself was stunned. She hadn’t expected Keaton to pull this move. She thought his solution would be to have Shifra issue a public apology. She never imagined he would contact Old Mr. White and spend a fortune commissioning a collection for her. He had seen the power of Old Mr. White’s influence in the entertainment industry and deliberately used a collaboration to get the man to back her up. It was a brilliant tactic. Keaton missed his calling in PR, Winona thought. He really knew how to handle a crisis. She was even more surprised that Old Mr. White had accepted the commission and honored her by asking her to be his permanent muse. This was Old Mr. White! Without a second thought, Winona released the audio recording of her phone call with Shifra. She had recorded it when Shifra called her earlier that day. Since Shifra’s people were pushing the narrative that she was forced to clarify, let them hear for themselves whether she had been forced at all. Now that Old Mr. White had stepped in for her, she absolutely could not let him be dragged down. She had to prove her innocence and show everyone that Old Mr. White’s judgment was flawless. Instantly, another wave of fervor swept the internet. With the facts laid bare and Old Mr. White’s powerful endorsement, Winona’s reputation shot straight up. Correspondingly, Shifra’s situation became dire. The public flooded her social media accounts, tearing her to shreds. When that wasn’t enough, they stormed the official account of her dance academy, demanding the expulsion of such a morally corrupt student.