Chapter 74: What a Great Opportunity
Melody Monroe had just finished getting ready to head out when Talia Mercer came rushing in.
"Melody, you can’t go out right now."
"What’s wrong? What happened?"
"Haven’t you seen the news online?" Talia Mercer immediately pulled out her phone.
"Look!"
Melody Monroe glanced at the screen and frowned. She handed Talia Mercer’s phone back, then pulled out her own. The internet was already flooded with stories about her, and not a single one was good.
"This was the original post. I’ll send it to you." Talia Mercer quickly sent it to Melody Monroe. "The post itself didn’t seem problematic—it was just about the script issues. But then, a swarm of haters appeared out of nowhere! After that, things just spiraled out of control."
After reading the post, Melody Monroe looked at Talia Mercer. "How is this not a problem? This is the fuse. People don’t just show up to hate for no reason! Someone must have orchestrated this."
Hearing that, it finally dawned on Talia Mercer!
Melody Monroe was just about to call Rose Shaw when her phone rang—it was Rose.
"Rose, about what’s online..."
"I’ve seen it all. Starting now, you stay in the hotel. Don’t go anywhere, and absolutely do not let any reporters get a picture of you! I’ll handle the rest."
"Okay," Melody Monroe nodded.
...
Raymond Ford scrolled through her phone, a faint smile playing on her lips.
"Raymond, that Rhona Hughes works fast. It’s only been one night, and she’s already stirred up this much trouble."
"Well, I was the one who fed her the material."
"So, what now? Are we still going to the film set?"
"Of course we’re going. I’m not Melody Monroe, ready to hide like a coward. In fact, I hope she stays hidden forever and never shows her face in showbiz again."
Raymond Ford stood up, touched up her makeup, and after confirming her look was absolutely flawless, headed out the door.
So many reporters were waiting outside. Anyone walking out would be swarmed. It had been a while since she’d had this much media exposure.
’What a perfect opportunity.’
The moment Raymond Ford stepped out of the hotel, a sharp-eyed reporter spotted her and immediately rushed over.
"It’s Raymond Ford! That’s Raymond Ford!"
Instantly, all the reporters camped out at the hotel entrance swarmed her.
Raymond Ford’s face went pale as she looked at the reporters in a panic.
"Raymond, are the rumors about the cast change for Warm Wind true?"
"Is Melody Monroe back on set to play Willow Lynch?"
"Was Hailey Paige really kicked off the show?"
Faced with these questions, Raymond Ford kept backing away as the reporters pressed in. Pushed into a corner, she looked small and pitiful.
"Any adjustments the production team makes are for the sake of a better final product. I have to get to the set, so please, let me through."
A few security guards immediately stepped forward, forming a barrier in front of Raymond Ford and escorting her out of the hotel.
Having failed to get any useful information, the reporters had no choice but to continue their stakeout.
Still, they scrambled to publish the footage they had just captured.
Once Raymond Ford arrived at the set, she immediately checked her phone. Her social media account was already flooded with comments.
[My heart aches for our dear Raymond! She’s so dedicated, still rushing to the set to film! So unlucky to be staying with that MQ! Raymond, don’t be scared, we’ll always have your back!]
[This is MQ’s mess, why are you interviewing our Raymond? Stop bothering her!]
[I’m just here for the drama. Knew it.]
[Day 1211 of my daily mission to protect my Raymond!]
Raymond Ford put her phone away, a satisfied smile spreading across her face.
Suddenly, her phone rang.