Chapter 2286 Estelle paused before speaking, then finally said, "There's been sunpleasantness regarding the contract termination, and the company doesn't want Leighton to leave without consequences." It was evident that Estelle wasn't being entirely truthful with her. Estelle was smart and cautious. The chances of him confiding in Stella were slim as Leighton was still drunk.
Stella pondered for a moment before saying, "I'll post a clarification on Facebook later. You can reach out to Nicole and have her explain the messy news online too. I'll handle the lawyer coordination from my end. The sooner we address this, the easier it will be to clear things up." The "affair" scandal surrounding Leighton was fabricated. However, what was true was dragging Leighton into the mud with allegations of "sexual harassment." Stella felt it wasn't solely the work of Leighton's agency.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIf she were Leighton's boss, a top-tier talent she had nurtured, she believed that even if he terminated his contract, his popularity wouldn't vanish overnight. Moreover, Leighton had gotten involved with someone like Nicole, a movie star. No one could predict how far his career might go in the future. There was no need to escalate things to the point of cutting ties forever. In the entertainment industry, there were only permanent interests, no permanent enemies.
This seemed more like someone manipulating things against Leighton.
After ending the call, Stella posted a photo of the three siblings online, blurring out Trevor's eyes.
Caption: "My brother and my cousin don't really look alike, do they? @ Nicole" In the photo, Stella stood in the middle, with Trevor on the left and Leighton on the right; Noah Hall, Leighton's younger brother, had been cropped out.
Although Trevor's eyes were blurred, the lower half of his face still bore a striking resemblance to Leighton. However, in terms of stature and build, Leighton was taller and more muscular. After all, as an idol, body management was very strict, so Trevor appeared more refined.
As soon as the Facebook post was published, Nicole promptly reposted it, saying, "Not alike at all. Clearly, your cousin is more handsome." These two Facebook posts quickly gained traction.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSomeone commented below, "What's the point of blurring the eyes? The mistress and the legitimate girlfriend are doing a good job collaborating on their public relations." "The entertainment industry's top opportunist. When something happens, he lets the ladies respond. Is the man himself dead?" "In the paparazzi's photos, doesn't that guy also wear sunglasses? How can you all identify him as Leighton at a glance?" "Isn't the main point here that Stella calls Leighton her cousin? If this were a PR stunt, wouldn't it be more appropriate to call him a friend? Why tell such a lie? If it's false, won't it be exposed with a simple check?" "Have you ever noticed that Leighton and Stella actually look quite alike? They even share the slast name, Hall."
"Seriously, looking at the three people in the photo, when you cover thein eyes, they all seen like the sperson. The lower half of their faces look too similar."
As the debate continued, someone released another set of photos online, this tshowing Stella and Trevor's face's clearly captured in the lobby of a hotel. This time, there were no blurred faces, and it was immediately obvious that it wasn't Leighton. Stella thought the hotel might have leaked customer information and quickly contacted Trevor.
Trevor said, "I know, I had someone release it. How dare they mess withand bully that stinky brat on my behalf. I'm being kind to them already!"
Stella had initially blurred Trevor's face to avoid exposing his information unnecessarly and m causing any trouble, but since Trevor didn't mind himself, it didn't matter anymore. She chuckled and said, "Leighton once toldyou used to beat him up a lot when you were young. I guess you do care for Leighton after all, huh?" Trevor snorted, "Care my foot! The brat only remembersbeating him up. How about all the gconsoles and cars I bought him? Ungrateful little rascal!" After a momentary pause, he continued, "I've already contacted his agent. You don't need to worry. Get srest and take care of yourself."