Innocent scandal with Mr PR のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

Gina’s POV Betty led the way without waiting for me to respond. Her steps were firm, almost sharp, as if she was afraid I might run away. We walked through a long corridor and stopped in front of a quiet lounge. The room was large and elegant. I could still hear the faint sound of the party music before the door was closed, but after I walked in, there was silence. Inside, a few people were already seated. The air felt heavy the moment I stepped in. Roland held my hand to reassure me but it only made me more nervous. Roland’s grandfather sat at the center. His back was straight, his eyes cold and sharp. I knew at once that he was Old Mr. Williams. Beside him sat Roland’s grandmother, calm and dignified, especially now that she was without a mask.This was our first official meeting. His mother sat a little to the side, her hands folded on her lap, her warm smile from earlier was gone. I did not see Roland’s father. I supposed that since they were hosting a party, they could not all

Emily’s POV I came to the party with a clear goal. I wanted Karl’s attention. Although there were a lot of people to socialize with I understand that this was a golden opportunity to meet Karl so once socializing started I let Ethan greet his friends while I made my way to Karl. If I became Karl's artist there is no saying how many more people I will meet in the future. I had prepared carefully for tonight. I dressed beautifully and even brought a recording of my song. I planned to give it to Karl myself and leave a good impression. As long as he listened to my work, I was sure he would see my talent. But things did not go as planned. Karl was in the VIP section and not even Ethan's influence could get me to him. I watched from the side and hoped for an opportunity to meet but nothing changed. I had only gone to use the restroom and once I returned I heard news that made my heart sink. People were whispering that Ray’s date had played in the garden and won Karl’s favor. Th

Gina’s POV I thought about it for a long time, but then I decided to go to the studio. This was possibly my only chance to get back into the music industry. Even if it was a trap, I had to step into it for a chance. Although determined, I still stopped by to buy a face mask and sunglasses. I did not want anyone to recognize me. At least, should things get bad, I would have a way out. I took a cab to the studio. Inside the cab, I put on my face mask and sunglasses. When I arrived, I showed security my invite, and they let me in. The studio was not a big building, but it was sophisticated. I looked around and could not help but be in awe. “Welcome, you must be the mask girl?” the receptionist asked. I smiled awkwardly. I thought she was mocking me for covering up so much. “I caught a cold,” I had no choice but to lie, then showed her my invite. “Oh, Mr. Karl is already waiting for you. Third floor, take the elevator. The room to your left,” she said. Her smile was friendly. I tha

Gina’s POV When I returned to the office, the atmosphere felt strange. People whispered in corners, their voices low but excited, as if something big had happened while I was away. I did not need to ask. News in Prime Entertainment always traveled fast. I soon found out that Roland had fired two staff members for spreading false information. It turned out that one of the staff members was the person who took a picture of Roland and me having dinner, while the other was the one who circulated it. According to the rumors, Roland fired them because he did not want his girlfriend to find out about his involvement with me. To everyone else, this only meant one thing—Roland was serious about his girlfriend. No one dared to say anything to my face, but I could feel it in their looks and hear it in their whispers. To them, I was the woman who had been quietly dumped. Some mocked me behind my back; others did it openly without mentioning my name. I paid them no mind. I kept my head down

Gina’s POVThe dinner came to a close shortly after. I thought about it and still decided to leave without waiting for Roland. I already had so much on my plate. The rumors were unpleasant enough, but who would have thought that as soon as I stepped out of the hall, Roland’s driver would be waiting for me?I recognized him immediately. He was the one who had taken me home after his grandmother’s party.“Miss Greenwood, this way, please,” he said, gesturing with his hand. I noticed a few heads turn, so I decided to follow him to avoid drawing more attention to myself.He led me through a corridor, and I was relieved to realize that we were using the VIP exit. Fortunately, most of the top stars in Prime Entertainment had left shortly after Roland’s toast and the dinner, so I was certain I wouldn’t run into anyone familiar.The driver led me to a limited-edition Rolls-Royce. I recognized it because it had been in the news a few weeks back.It was the first time I had seen Roland ride in