Chapter 579
Chapter 579:
The “special one” in Ryan’s heart had to be Maisie. Despite everything Maisie had done—all the terrible, unforgivable things—Ryan still seemed to see her as priceless. He couldn’t forget her and had even gone so far as to rescue her from jail repeatedly.
Richard, uninterested in any further engagement with Ryan, decided it was best to leave before the reporters could twist the situation into fresh rumors.
He and Jenessa left the venue together, but by the next day, the gossip mill was already churning online.
Headlines blared: “Rift Between Ryan and Sloane; They Attended Auction Separately p>
“Shocking News! Ryan Bids on Ruby Against Sloane to Gift His Special One p>
And the insider leaks were even juicier.
“Ryan and Sloane actually divorced long ago! His public show of support was just a facade, including the wedding announcement at his grandmother’s birthday to boost Sloane’s fame p>
Each piece of supposed insider information seemed to confirm the alleged divorce between Ryan and Sloane.
Netizens were shocked, especially the fans who had adored Ryan and Sloane as a couple.
“What? No way! Would they get divorced p>
“They seemed perfect together! Ryan was just defending Sloane publicly. How did things change so fast p>
“Who knows? Maybe there’s more going on than we think p>
The rumors quickly spiraled into wild tales. Whispers and speculations filled the air, each more scandalous than the last.
“Didn’t you know? I heard Sloane cheated on Ryan with Richard while they were married p>
“Yeah, I heard that too! Plus, she’s pregnant with p>
Richard’s baby p>
“Oh my God, isn’t that child a bastard then? How awful p>
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“Ryan probably dumped her to avoid being made a fool. Poor guy p>
“I always knew Sloane was trouble. I was right! What a bitch p>
“Even after marrying Ryan, she was fooling around with Richard p>
“Imagine cheating on all people! What was she thinking p>
“Sloane is too much; someone like her doesn’t deserve Ryan p>
As the gossip grew more ridiculous, Jenessa’s expression darkened. The tension at the studio was palpable, and Jenessa’s employees couldn’t hold back their frustration any longer.
“These people are insane, spreading lies and slander. It’s disgusting!” one of them fumed.
“Sloane can choose whoever she wants to be with. How can they say such things?” another chimed in.
“Exactly, they’re just jealous!” someone else added.
Jenessa sighed deeply, knowing it was impossible to silence everyone online. She tried to reassure her staff, saying, “Don’t pay attention to it. Just focus on your work. I’ll find a way to handle this p>
After work, Richard arrived at the studio as usual to pick up Jenessa. Noticing her troubled expression, he asked gently,
“Jenessa, what’s wrong? You seem upset p>
Jenessa snapped out of her thoughts, smiled, and shook her head.
“It’s nothing p>
Richard paused, then probed, “Is it because of what’s being said online today p>
It didn’t shock Jenessa that Richard had figured out what was eating at her right away. The rumors swirling online had become so widespread that Richard had surely caught wind of them too.
Maintaining a serene expression, she replied softly, “It’s nothing. I’m used to it by now. It doesn’t bother me anymore p>
Ever since Sloane’s name hit the spotlight, all kinds of rumors—both true and false—had spread about her. If she let every little thing get to her, she might as well give up on living her life.
Richard paused, considering his words before saying, “Now that everyone knows about your divorce from Ryan, there are plenty of people looking to kick you when you’re down. But in a way, this might be a blessing in disguise. You won’t be tied to Ryan anymore p>