Chapter 38: Evil Plot
“What you did was totally out of line and absurd. You’ve got thousands of angry netizens on your page!” Lettice scolded.
“What do you expect me to do? Zena only sat there spilling out shit and you want me to keep quiet, smile and watch her?” Isabelle retorted angrily.
“Hell yes! Can you take a look at the news, listen to the story she’s saying about you sleeping with the board members. She’s accusing you of sleeping with them so Lilian would not be under our studio. Do you know how long it’ll take before this scandal dies down?” Lettice retorted.
“What would you have me do now? I’m tired of everything already!” She yelled.
“What we need now is a solution. First we make use of your father’s authority and get the news wiped out completely. Then we create a better topic that’ll keep them busy” Lettice suggested and Isabelle groaned but having no option, she called her father.
After several minutes of pleading, he agreed to take it down only if she would join his campaign, which she grudgingly agreed to.
“What topic would be better?… I don’t know what to think about” Lettice confessed after several minutes of thinking.
“I got something better” Alessandro announced, bringing his phone forward, Isabelle stared at him with confusion and he taped on play in his phone.
“That serves Jay right. I’ll play this sympathy card until I’ve gotten the female lead role or Thomas’s movie gets canceled and for Isabelle, I promise to destroy her” They heard Lilian’s voice.
“Thomas must be a fool, how could he go for Isabelle and Aurora even after you offered your body.. I’m sure he must be regretting all this. Don’t apply makeup to your face for today, I would make a video and tell them that you would be going for therapy” Zena’s voice added.
Alessandro stopped the voice note and both girls had looks of shock in their faces.
“How.. how did you get this?” Isabelle asked, still in shock.
“I have my own ways, don’t think this is edited. A friend of mine did the job” He replied proudly and she hugged him happily.
“What can I do without you? You’re the best thing that has happened to me. I don’t know how to thank you!”
“Anything just to see you smile. It’s okay babe, I have the video” He added and she gasped, looking at him with so much gratitude.
“Can we post it now? What do we do?” Isabelle demanded, her body feeling jittery.
“I think we should host an interview… a live show then show her the video and release it at the same time” Lettice announced with a broad smile.
“Zena would never see this coming. Should we host the interview today?… I just can’t wait to wipe that irritating smirk off Zena’s cheek” She confessed.
“I also can’t wait!… But we would have to try… No, I can’t. I’m calling the TV station now!” Lettice announced excitedly.
After a few minutes, she returned with a big smirk.
“We have an interview with Zena in the next 20 minutes, let’s hurry up”
They got to the TV station and were surprised that Zena wasn’t available, they weren’t shocked when she walked side by side with Lilian who looked sad and depressed.
Lilian stopped in front of them and they stared at her maliciously.
She made sad faces at them and when nobody was watching, she glared at them angrily.
“Why did you call for this? If you’re both jobless, I have better jobs to do”
“Wasn’t Zena the one who emphasized on how you would make yourself available at any time for your fans? Don’t create too much ruckus, nobody here is buying your bull and cock story” Isabelle retorted and both girls glared at each other heavily.
“Just say whatever you want, my fans would still support me and fight for me” She boasted, they both entered inside and within a few seconds the live show started.
After exchanging pleasantries, Riley wanted to start asking questions but Lettice interrupted her.
“Sorry Riley, I’ll be asking most of the questions now… Lilian if I say you framed Jay and your rape story is fake what proof do you have to debunk my opinion?” Lettice threw and their facial expressions changed.
“Excuse me! What type of joke is this? I was almost raped and you think I’m doing it just to get sympathy? Do you think I don’t have other things to do? I don’t need a scandal to remain relevant” Lilian shaded.
“I’m sure you need something much bigger than a scandal. All I asked for was proof that he tried to rape you”
“Didn’t you watch the video? Are you blind, you’re very hateful to the extent of being blinded” Zena accused, and Lettice chuckled.
“I’ll accept anything you hurl at me. I watched the video and I must confess, I’m not convinced that it’s rape, I only saw it as two shameless people who were trying to have fun and got caught in the act. Forget about the hate now. Even a blind person would know that Lilian was enjoying what Jay was doing” Lettice replied and their color became pale.
“Then you should have something to prove his innocence, I can swear with anything that Jay was trying to rape Lilian, why am I arguing with, you were the one who sent them. Everybody in the industry is against Lilian and it’s all because of you. What had she done to deserve this kind of hate from you?”
“She has done lots of things which she shouldn’t. A person who stays in a glass castle should never throw stones. Lilian had been throwing several stones at my mansion and I’m tired of being silent, now I’m publicly declaring war between us. If Lilian does anything to me I’ll return the Favour back in 10 folds. Watch out now, I’ll do things” Isabelle disclosed and Lilian shifted uncomfortably in her chair.
“Are you threatening me?” Lilian retorted angrily, standing up.
“I’m not threatening you, I’m only going to return the Favour back! I won’t sit back and watch you tarnish my image, if you give me a slap now, I’ll give you double!” Isabelle replied, standing up too and Riley tried to quench the brewing fire.
“I have proof that you tried to seduce Jay and you’re framing him” Lettice dropped and the glass Lilian held slipped out of her hand.
“Wh.. what .. what do you.. mean?” Zena stuttered and Lettice brought out a video while Isabelle used her phone to post the video online.
Lilian started sweating despite the cold weather and her breathing increased, she had a look of fear on her face and she tried to cover her face when Riley stared at her with shock.
“I must confess, this is a very big revelation, who in the world would have thought Lilian would frame Jay?” Riley announced with surprise and her tab began beeping with several messages from netizens.
“My phone is filled with lots of messages… Lilian I must confess, you have lots of explanations for everyone”
“I can’t answer any questions, I have to go. It’s urgent” She retorted, wanting to leave and Isabelle dragged her back, making her wince with pain.
“Are you insane! Let go of me!” Lilian yelled and Zena tried to leave but Alessandro stood in her way, telling her to return.
“You would be allowed to go when you answer some questions. What happened to I’ll always be available for my fans anywhere anytime?” Isabelle demanded with a sneer.
“Riley, I don’t think it’s best to ask them any questions now, sooner or later you would have to explain to your fans why you’re hell bent on destroying my career. And also just a warning there’s a mob of angry Isbees, that’s right my fan base has a name, outside waiting for you” She warned with pride while Lilian and Zena walked out with shame and embarrassment.
“Isabelle, how did you do it? How did you find out about their conspiracy, I’m sure Jay must be feeling very grateful. He was suspended but I’m sure he’ll be called back and the movie would be continued”
“I’m indebted to Alessandro, he was the one who did the job for me and I wasn’t aware. He has been a very helpful person lately, I can’t thank him enough and also Lettice, she has been a very great friend and manager. I don’t think there would be an actress called Isabelle if it wasn’t for Lettice. Thank you so much” Isabelle confessed, holding Lettice’s hand.
“Thank you too Isabelle, at first we didn’t start well but now I’ve come to understand and love you so much” Lettice replied and both girls hugged each other.
“I feel so emotional, you guys must really be lucky to have each other, you all have a great team already… oh my goodness, I’m pleased to announce that Jay and Thomas would be joining this interview, you are welcome guys” Riley announced and they entered, exchanging pleasantries with one another.
“This is a huge surprise, I’ll be lying if I say I’m not aware of why you’re here”
“I just came here to clear a few doubts, such as if Lilian would be given her role back. On behalf of my crew, we wouldn’t be having any connections with Lilian ever” Thomas announced and Riley gasped.
“I’ll like to thank you Alessandro and Isabelle, thank you so much for vindicating me, my career would have gone down the drain if you hadn’t helped me” Jay thanked and she smiled.This material belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.
“All we did was expose Lilian’s evil plot. I hope from now onwards you would watch out very well and be very careful” Isabelle advised.