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9. Will Not be Destroyed

Author: ISMI
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-31 12:40:43

"Honey, did you see Anastasia's press conference?" asked Elora.

Leon shook his head, "I didn't because I was filming all day yesterday, but all the crew and staff talked about it and said that Anastasia did it alone, without her husband."

Elora laughed softly and her heart felt satisfied. "And you know, dear. If the reporters didn't believe her and thought her press conference was just an attempt to gain public sympathy, but in fact everyone thinks she's a woman playing the victim and her career can't be saved."

"She deserves it, the bad karma is already on her," Leon retorted.

Elora laughed and hugged Leon, "Finally the plan of five years ago can be realized. We can reach the pinnacle of our careers. Everyone is supporting us!"

"Yes, I didn't expect my popularity to rise so much and my salary to increase many times over. If I hadn't followed your advice back then, I might have been just an extra actor. You're really smart, dear Elora," Leon said proudly.

"Because Anastasia doesn't de
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