Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Yun Shishi countered with a sneer, “Just who’s the one telling lies here? Everyone knows what sort of person Gao Nan is and the sort of reputation he has in the industry; it’s clear that you’re the actual third party!”

“I’m not!” Another tear streaked down the actress’s cheek as she cried in exasperation, “Stop vilifying me!”

A reporter spoke then. “Yun Shishi, are you aware that Gao Nan’s mother is among Chengguang Entertainment’s senior management?”

“No.”

“How could you possibly not know this, though?” The reporter challenged. “The man has a prominent status. Not only is he the heir of Gao Group, his mother holds a high position in a major entertainment company, too. Did you intentionally get close to him because you’re eyeing the connections and resources of his?”

She calmly answered, “No, I’ve got no designs on him.”

“Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.”

She shot back. “You can’t make a conclusion just based on groundless accusations. Even during a trial, the words of a few people aren’t enough to deem a person guilty. The judge has to consider if there’s any suspicion of perjury and study the witnesses’ statements carefully. In fact, a lot more evidence is needed to convict someone. The law is created to protect the legal rights and interests of individuals, so how can you deem me guilty just based on Ji Yan’s and Gao Nan’s words alone? Isn’t it too unfair to me? I don’t like making excuses; I’ll own up to whatever I do and apologize for my mistakes, but I won’t admit, much less apologize, for things I haven’t done. The pair’s words have swayed the public’s opinion of me and caused damage to my reputation; is it fair to me? If I were really a third party, I would’ve nothing to say of the media making this a talking point, but I’m not, so all I can do is leave everything to my lawyers and get them to help me recover my rights and interests. Those who continue to slander me can prepare to face the consequences of their actions.”

Silence descended upon the crowd.

For a moment, no one knew whose words they should believe, for one spoke confidently, clearly, and logically, while another was revealed to have attempted suicide because she got betrayed by her love. It was even verified by the hospital. According to the medical staff, the woman in question had indeed been rushed to the emergency room due to excessive blood loss after she had slit her wrist.

All that was solid evidence; one would not go that far if they were just trying to create a buzz, would they? Her life would have been in grave danger had she not been rushed to the hospital in time. Besides, who would take their life as a joke? The slightest delay might even cost the woman her life, which would not be worthwhile at all.

All the presspeople then shifted their focus onto Ji Yan and proceeded to bombard her with questions.

“Did you slit your wrist because of this matter?”

“Yes, I am deeply in love with Gao Nan, so his betrayal was like a bolt out of the blue. It caused me to lose my senses momentarily and do something foolish.”

“Do you acknowledge what your co-actress said?”

“She’s lying!”

“How can you prove to us that she’s lying?”

“Well, she’s just trying to salvage her reputation.”

“Silence!” Ji Lin raised his voice at the crowd. “Ji Yan, Shishi is one of the artists directly under my watch, so I know her character and integrity the best. She’ll never do such a thing to jeopardize her future.”