Chapter 1481
Lucian saw the online scandal. He frowned, suspicious of Aubree's portrayal in the photograph. He'd received photos the previous day showing her flirting in a bar, but this photo was taken from an intimate angle, suggesting someone had secretly entered her hotel room. Only one explanation remained: the man she'd been with at the bar. He wondered about the man's identity and motives, but ultimately dismissed it as possibly the work of Pearson family enemies. He wasn't overly concerned; it didn't directly involve him.
Roxanne, similarly, showed little interest. After Benny's recovery, she'd returned to her busy job at the research institute, sending her children to kindergarten. She hadn't had time to follow online gossip. Then, during lunch, Madilyn called, excitedly announcing Aubree's latest online notoriety.
Lucian's previous efforts to suppress celebrity scandals had left the internet starved for drama. Aubree’s photo provided the perfect fix, sparking widespread interest. Roxanne, hearing this, frowned, admitting she’d been too preoccupied to notice.
Madilyn's voice grew more animated as Roxanne's ignorance became clear. "You didn't know? Aubree slept with someone, and the photos are everywhere! Netizens are calling her a hussy!" Madilyn’s amusement stemmed from Aubree's past treatment of Roxanne.
"Is it?" Roxanne replied, surprised. "Why would she—"
Madilyn finished her sentence, “Why would she sleep with another man so soon? Is that what you want to ask?”
Roxanne remained silent, confirming Madilyn's assessment. Roxanne believed Aubree's feelings for Lucian were genuine, despite her past actions, yet this new development felt like a betrayal. She felt Aubree was a liar.
Madilyn gloated, "Don't ask me how I know what you're thinking. Netizens are saying the same thing! They think she's promiscuous! That's her true nature, just better hidden before!"
Roxanne, remembering Aubree's actions towards her children, said nothing.
"What goes around comes around!" Madilyn exclaimed, before Roxanne interrupted her.
"Madilyn, I have work to do. Talk later."
Roxanne ended the call, unwilling to dwell on Aubree. Aubree had faced consequences; Roxanne’s only concern now was her work.