Chapter 62

"Becky, go with Charlie and familiarize yourself with the crew," Lynn comforted Rebecca. "With your ability and efforts, you'll definitely play a leading role in the future." Rebecca nodded.

After their discussion, Lynn flew Rebecca to the crew and helped her sign a contract with the director. Unexpectedly, that night, after signing the contract, the hashtag "#IsBeckyCharliesMistress" began trending. Charlie, a top actor, was involved, immediately attracting widespread attention and countless shares. A heated online debate erupted.

Lynn learned of the news immediately. She contacted Rebecca, urging her to stay calm, ignore the online comments, and not respond. She would handle it. Rebecca agreed, trusting Lynn to manage the situation.

After comforting Rebecca, Lynn met with Charlie's agent to discuss a solution. Charlie also called Rebecca; they agreed to call the police. Spreading false rumors and slandering someone was illegal. He trusted the police and the law. This call instantly calmed Rebecca's panic.

Rebecca informed Lynn of Charlie's suggestion. Lynn was surprised, but admitted calling the police was the quickest solution. "Good, let's call the police and then release a statement," Lynn said. "Okay," Rebecca replied.

That night, Lynn and Rebecca went to the police station and reported the online rumors and slander. Rebecca then posted a statement on Twitter: "[I have called the police. The police will handle the follow-up.]"

Charlie also called the police. Seeing Rebecca's tweet, he posted an identical one. Their tweets went viral, causing a near-system crash. Charlie's fans were delighted. Comments flooded in: "[Calling the police? That's Chuck's style!]"; "[Some keyboard warriors are crazy. What's wrong with Chuck being kind to Becky? Does that mean Becky is his mistress just because he is nice to her?]"; "[Becky is beautiful, and she's also a fan of Chuck. If I were him, I would also pamper Becky!]"

Rebecca and Charlie's actions prompted the original poster to panic, quickly deleting the video and comments. However, it was too late. The police located and arrested him for spreading false rumors and slander. The arrest ended the rumors, and the hashtag quickly lost popularity.

At Evergrande Entertainment, Janet was furious at the trend's swift decline. "Lisa, did your people photograph anything?" she demanded.

Lisa frowned and shook her head. "Janet, after the banquet, Charlie returned to the set, and Rebecca stayed in Maeloria. They didn't meet."

Janet didn't obtain the evidence she wanted—not even a photo of Rebecca and Charlie together. "You idiot! You can't even handle such a small task!" she raged.

Lisa, briefly angered, quickly recovered her composure. "Janet, I heard something. Charlie agreed to a role in 'Reverse Days,' but on the condition he could bring someone onto the crew."

"Who?" Lisa asked sharply.

"Becky," Lisa replied. She explained, "Charlie wants Becky to play his younger sister. The director agreed, and she's signed."

Let Becky play his sister? 'Reverse Days' was a popular online fantasy novel. The sister's role was minor but beloved by millions of fans and crucial to the hero's storyline. A successful performance would gain Rebecca many fans. Charlie was clearly being kind.

Janet's heart pounded. She was excited and happy. "Okay, I see," she said calmly, suppressing her smile. Immediately, she texted Theodore:

[Theodore, I heard Rebecca will be in 'Reverse Days.' Did you hear?] [She's amazing. Just debuted and already in such a big production. When I debuted, I only got small supporting roles.] [I heard Charlie's the male lead. Theodore, pay attention to Rebecca. She's been too close to Charlie lately.] [You're not divorced yet. Isn't it inappropriate for her to be so close to another man? What if others misunderstand their relationship?] [There was a trending topic saying Rebecca is Charlie's mistress. Theodore, you need to discipline her. Don't let her ruin our family reputation.]

Janet's messages revealed her dislike for Rebecca. She wanted Theodore to divorce Rebecca and marry her.

In the factory, Theodore, wearing a safety helmet, was inspecting work when his phone rang. He read the messages, his eyes flashing with anger and depression.

The workshop leader, sensing Theodore's anger, felt terrified. He worried about being blamed for some mistake in the workshop. He nervously reviewed everything, even his secret rendezvous the previous night, but found nothing amiss.

Theodore stared at the messages. Finally, he took a deep breath, put away his phone, and left the workshop with a cold expression.