Chapter 1308:

Having made her decision, she resolved to push forward. “I’ll keep filming,” Elyse announced firmly. “Let’s move forward with the rest of the show.”

Chloe paused, uncertainty flickering in her eyes. But as she met Elyse’s steady gaze, she quashed her doubts and turned to address the host.

“As for the incident that just unfolded, please avoid discussing it with the viewers.”

The show continued filming smoothly, but the online backlash against Elyse was gaining momentum. Harsh comments and accusations flooded in, but since the host had chosen not to address the incident on air, Elyse remained blissfully unaware—for now.

Once the live broadcast wrapped, the director hurried over, his expression apologetic.

“Miss Lloyd, I’m terribly sorry about the incident earlier. We’ve just looked into it. That woman wasn’t part of the crew. She was a temp brought in for cleaning. She slipped into the studio while the staff were preoccupied with the filming.”

Elyse offered a gracious smile. “I see. No harm done. If you really want to apologize, how about inviting me back for another episode?”

The director blinked in surprise, caught off guard by her leniency. Beside her, Chloe raised a brow, clearly surprised. The contract strictly outlined protocols for such incidents. Shouldn’t they be demanding accountability? After exchanging a few more pleasantries with the director, Elyse left for her next engagement.

Once inside the car, Chloe turned to her. “We could demand compensation for this and have the show issue a public statement clearing your name.”

Elyse reclined in her seat, closing her eyes. “There’s no need for that,” she said, her tone calm. “I’d rather use this to build a good rapport with the director than force an apology. It’s more valuable in the long run.”

Chloe frowned.

“Jayden would step in for you. You don’t need to go out of your way to manage things like this.”

Elyse shook her head. “It’s different, Chloe. I need to earn my own connections. I can’t rely on him for everything.”

Chloe paused for a moment before asking, “Do you not want him to help you?”

Elyse chuckled. “Like I said, I can’t rely on him for everything. If I did, wouldn’t that make me just a freeloader?”

Chloe nodded reluctantly. “Fair enough. But what about that woman? She clearly wanted to damage your reputation. We can’t just let it slide.”

Elyse sighed, her voice turning thoughtful. “Honestly, I don’t know yet. I barely know her. I met her a couple of times months ago, but after I went abroad, I never heard from her again.”

Chloe’s brow furrowed. “So her claim that you ruined her is baseless?”

“Completely,” Elyse replied. “We’re not close, so why would I bother hurting her?”

Chloe pursed her lips, determination hardening her features. “I’ll handle it. Your career is just taking off. We can’t let people like her drag you down.”