SWNOVELS Chapter 119
Chapter 119 Carrer come to an end
Cindy's noticed with a mix of disappointment and anger as she walked back in the lillenium. Axle stepped inside, she immediately sensed flat superhing was odf. The atmosphere watcharged with an uncomfortable tendon. Chests were staring at her, their expressions ranging from condusion to disgust, Chidy frowned, wondering why rayon was looking at her Hr that. But she
edit off, determined to push through the crowd and igne their states.
As she made her way through the mom, she sunddroly heard her father call her name, his wire lared withanger.
"Kindy!"
She rummed around, and before she could tract, he slapped her hard across the check. The Impart sted her, touch her stinging check
"Dad, why did you do that?" she asked, her votre trembling with shock.
lake froze, her hand instinctively flying up to
Her father's face was a maskot disappointment and fury. "Tamashamed to have a daughter like you," he said coldly.
Tears welled up in Cindy's eyes, she looked around at the guests, who were now whispering amongst themselves, watching the unfolding drama. "I don't understand, Dad, What did I do?" she pleaded, her voice breaking. "You know very well what you did," be snapped.
Cindy's mind raced, trying to piece together what could have caused socha reaction Herthoughts flashed back to her encounter with Claire, Isher father upset because of what she did to Claire, or is there another reason! Cindy's heart sank as she approached her father, confusion evident in her expression. "Dad, what do you mean?" she asked, her voice tinged with worry
Her father's gaze was cold as he looked at her. "See the news for yourself," he replied curtly before fuming and leaving the ballroom, lis exit filled with shame. Alone and bewildered, Cindy made her way back to her table to retrieve herpuse With trembling hands, she pulled out her phone and quickly navigated to the news app. As the headlines loaded, all the color drained from her face
There, splashed across the screen, was the scandal involving her. Images and videos accompanied the damning headlines, leaving no room bluffing earlier, and now Cindy's worst fears were coming tree.
for doubt. Alex was
(wasn't
reeling humiliated and exposed, Cindy looked up and saw the eyes of the other guests on her, their whispers and stanes cutting through her like knives, Unable to bear the scrutiny any longer, she fled the ballroom, her head spinning with disbelief and despair.
As she made her way outside, Cindy's phone buzzed with notifications. Her social media freds were flooded with hate comments and accusations, her followers dropping rapidly with each passing second. The weight of it all threatened to crush her spirit. Then, her phone cang, and Cindy's heart skipped a bear it was her manager. She felt her feet tum cold with dread as she answer the call, her voice trembling.
"Hello?" the managed to say, her throat tight with emotion.
Hermanager's voice care through the line, professional but devald of warmth "Cindy, I've seen the scandal circulating online. I'm sorry, but the agency has decided to terminate your contract
Cindy's world seemed to shatter around her. "No," she cried out, the word echoing in the emptiness of her despair. "I can't lose my career like this."
Tears streamed down her face as she pleaded with her manager, trying to explain that it was all a mistake, that the scandal wasn't real. But her manager's response
was form
"Whether it's real or not doesn't matter, Cindy, "her manager said. "It's camished the agency's image, and all the brand deals you were working on want to terminate their contracts as well"
Cindy felt a surge of regret wash overber as she realized the consequences of crossire lines with Alex and Claire. She had let her pride and ambition cloud her Judgment, and now she was paying the price
As she hung up the phone, Cinity sank to the ground, her world crumbling around her.
And now Cindy has to say goodbye to her fame,
Claire stepped out of the steam-filled bathroom, feeling refreshed after her shower. Adrian had accompanied her back to her room, even though it wasn't necessary for him to do so. She appreciated his gesture.
Now, with her plush bathrobe on, Claire was hearing people talking outside her room. With a puzzled expression on her face, she moved towards the entrance out of curiosity. Upon opening it, claire found Talla was standing at the front door. Her brow furrowed in confusion as she spotted Talia standing there. "What are you doing there?" he asked.
Talia smiled awkwardly, shifting saber feet. "Oh, um, nothing, Claire. A-a you should go and rest. You must be tired."
Claire narmwed her eyes, not entirely convinced by Talia's response. "You're being secretive." She stepped closer, peering around Talla to see who she was talidng
stood on to Talia, Alex came into view which made her frown in confusion with his p
spresence.
"Alex"What is going on? Why are you here?" Claire asked, her voice tinged with irritation.
Alex stepped forward his expression canestly, "tim-Sorry for disturbing your night, Claine, but I wanted to clear up the misunderstanding," he said, his voice gentle
I need your
explanations, Alex"
Claire's face hardened, her asssing defensively over her chest. If this is about Cindy, I don't
Alexsighed. "I know, but I feel responsible for what happened. Cindy targeted you because she saw is together: "
Clare felt a sage of exhaustion wash over her "It's fine. I will think of her as a crazy bitch isn't that why you hide from het cause she's crazy!
A small smile appeared on his lips. "Weah, Lapologize for what happened tonight, Claire."
She sighed as she ran her fingers to her hair. "I appreciate the apology, Alex."
unsure of what to make of the tension
Their eyes locked in a moment, a silent exchange passing between them. Talia and Christian exchanged a confused glance, uns between Chale and Alex
Christian cleared his throat, braking the awoward silence. "Well, Claire, I'm glad to see you're okay," he said, attempting to diffuse the tension.
Claire nodded, grateful for the change of subject. "Thanks, Christian. I'm fine, really."
Christian smiled, though it didn't quite reach his eyes. "We should probably let you get some rest," he said, gesturing towards the door. Clase nodded again, relieved to have the conversation coming to an end. "Yes, that sounds like a good idea. Thanks for stopping by." as Aler and Christian tumed to leave, Claire closed the door behind them.
Talin touched Claire shoulder "you okay, Calie?"
Clase took a deep bath and nodded. "Yeah, I'm okay. I just need a hot tea and I'm fine.
"glory, I will make it for you. You just go to your room, Claire **
"Thank you, Talla
As are heads side her room, she feel theresaustion hitting her
She will see that the business sent has lots of twists which she did not expect every
verse has other plans for her
ry one bit. The reason she came is for networking, but it seems like the