Chapter 592 The Explosive News

“Can’t you even wait until morning?” Nathaniel’s voice was sharp. “What’s the rush?”

The sarcasm didn't escape Cecilia. “Nathaniel, you’ve crossed a line. I’m Elliot’s mother.”

Nathaniel’s voice suddenly turned cold. “I’m surprised you know what crossing a line means. So, did you not cross the line when you separated me from Elliot?”

A heavy blow seemed to strike Cecilia. She took a step back. “Fine. I’ll wait. I’ll see him at noon.”

Nathaniel stepped forward, speaking in a cold tone. “At noon. I’ll take him back to Rainsworth Manor.”

In an instant, Cecilia recalled the controversy surrounding Neil and Elena from two days ago. “Live with you? To watch you date other men?” Nathaniel’s words were harsh.

Cecilia was utterly bewildered. “Date? When did I start dating other men? What nonsense are you talking about?”

“Instead of wasting time chatting with me, you might as well go check the news online,” Nathaniel said, needing to work and lacking the time to argue further.

After waking, Cecilia’s only thought was seeing Elliot. She didn’t even check her phone until unlocking it to find a text from Vivian: “Ceci, you actually know Eric? You two look absolutely perfect together! He’s a few years younger than you, right? Wow, I like him too!”

Cecilia was bewildered. Opening her browser, she found the trending photo. One picture showed them conversing at a restaurant entrance; the other, walking back to the hospital. The outrageous headline screamed: Top Celebrity Suspected of Infidelity. Late Night Rendezvous with a Married Woman. Her Identity Shocks Everyone.

Upon clicking, Cecilia read about her fabricated “relationship” with Eric. The media revealed she was surprisingly Nathaniel’s wife, and they hadn't even divorced yet. She was utterly bewildered. A simple meeting with a friend over music had been wildly misrepresented.

Numerous netizens commented:

• What on earth happened to Eric? Why would he fall for a married woman?
• It must have been Cecilia who seduced him! How could someone as talented and handsome as Eric fall for her?
• Perhaps it was for the thrill of it, considering she is Nathaniel’s wife.

Overnight, Eric’s massive fanbase crumbled. His agent was frantic, pacing. “Eric, why were you so careless? I’ve told you countless times not to get close to women like Ms. Cecilia—married, with children! Yet, there you were, dining and discussing music late into the night.”

Eric remained unconcerned. “Since they enjoy the misunderstanding, let them be. I’ll focus on singing.”

“You’ve ruined your reputation! Who’s going to listen to your songs now?” His manager was exasperated.

“Then I’ll sing for those who adore me.”

Eric, focused solely on singing, wasn’t concerned about fame or fans. His optimistic response was unusual; any other celebrity would be scrambling to defend themselves. Without an explanation, his social media filled with questions. His agent received messages from numerous companies, demanding compensation for losses due to Eric’s breached brand ambassador contracts.

“Look, you’ve breached the contract. The penalty is at least a few hundred million. How are you going to repay it?”