MainNovelChapter 212 In just one afternoon, Clarence and Seraphina lost over a hundred thousand followers on social media. Even their most devoted fans began abandoning the fan groups in droves.
A few days later, eagle-eyed netizens uncovered photos of Clarence meeting a mystery woman late at night- there was no denying the evidence. Many assumed Clarence was secretly dating someone new. But then, more photos emerged: this time, he was at the hospital with his wife for a prenatal checkup. The dates didn't match up, and the women were clearly not the sperson.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe next day, the scandal exploded onto the front page of every entertainment site: "Shocking! Clarence Caught Cheating While Wife Is Pregnant-Late Night Rendezvous with His Lover. Is This a Moral Collapse or Just Human Nature at Its Worst?" "Disgusting. What a scumbag." "And to think he's called an award-winning actor? Is there no one decent left in showbiz?" "Clarence should just disappear. Cheating on your pregnant wife—are you even human?" "If you can't keep it in your pants, might as well feed yourself to the dogs." It didn't take long before more dirt surfaced-this ton Seraphina. Months ago, she'd been spotted late at night, dressed provocatively, entering a hotel with the CEO of Eclipse Pictures. Intesleuths connected the dates and realized it was right before Eclipse Pictures bought the rights to *Innocent* and announced the cast. Coincidentally, the original lead actress was suddenly replaced that sweek.
Digging deeper, people discovered Clarence had also snatched his role away from the actor who was first cast. "What is wrong with these people? The guy cheats on his pregnant wife, the girl sleeps with the boss for a part, and both of them love stealing other people's roles. Neither of them has any real talent, either." "Honestly, these two are a match made in hell—he's trash, she's trash, perfect for each other." "If you ask me, neither of them belongs in show business. They'd be better off working at a strip club." "Please, just tie them together and keep them out of the industry for good. Clarence's wife deserves so much better." At this point, there was no saving the situation. Clarence and Seraphina's reputations were in ruins. To Eclipse Pictures, they were now completely worthless. The company cut all ties with them, terminating their contracts on the spot.
Meanwhile, Jake, who was still under contract with Eclipse Pictures, had secretly accepted a role from CICI Media Co. a clear breach of contract, which meant he now owed a massive penalty fee.
Desperate to pay off the fine before filming for *Innocent* began, Jake worked non-stop, juggling as many side gigs as he could. Still, the money fell far short.
As the start date loomed, Jake finally swallowed his pride and went to the production team, asking if he could get an advance on his salary. They turned him down flat.
Just as he was reaching the end of his rope, an agent from CICI Media Co. got in touch.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhen Jake arrived for the meeting, he realized the person waiting was none other than Daryl, the company's legendary agent. Jake's heart pounded with nerves and excitement; he didn't know what to do with his hands.
Daryl, all business, got straight to the point. "Jake, if you agree to sign with CICI Media Co., we'll pay your penalty Media cores to sign with fee."
Jake was stunned. Not only did they want to sign him, but they were also willing to cover his huge debt. "Why?" he blurted out. Daryl gave him a measuring look, then smiled. "Our boss thinks you have real potential." Jake pressed his lips together, his chest tightening with anxiety.
Daryl added, "But more importantly, you're valuable to us."
CICI Media Co. was backed by the massive CICI Group, and every actor in the business dreamed of signing with them. Jake had never imagined they'd cknocking on his door. He wasn't about to let this chance slip away. Without a second thought, he signed the contract.
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