Chapter 28
A short video appeared on the central LED screen. In it, Anne was clearly seen in a foreign hotel bed, being kissed by a man while she embraced another person with a look of pleasure on her face.
Upon seeing this, Anne felt a shocking jolt. Her blood surged to her head, her face turned ashen, her heart raced uncontrollably, and she stood frozen in place,
unable to move.
The audience erupted in gasps of surprise, whispering in disbelief or snapping photos with their phones. It took the staff several moments to react and rush backstage to stop the video.
The clip didn’t show her fully exposed or engaging in explicit acts with the two foreigners in a scene that would shatter morals. It was just the initial interaction, but it was already enough to cause a massive uproar.
At that moment, the Kanes were stunned, panicked, and furious, struggling to comprehend what had just happened.
On the Holt family’s side, Renee almost fainted, and Tony fell back into his chair, completely shocked and unable to comprehend the situation.
Donovan, having seen the video himself, appeared visibly tense. However, he didn’t display any strong emotions, remaining motionless like a statue.
“Don…” Anne looked over at Donovan, her voice shaking with complete helplessness and despair. “I’m sorry. I’m truly sorry. I… I was set up. This isn’t real. It’s not
“Enough. We’re done here for now.” Unable to tolerate the chaos any longer, Donovan turned away with a grim expression and strode toward the backstage. As Donovan walked away, disappointment washed over Anne, leaving her feeling exposed and vulnerable, as if she’d been publicly humiliated. Her mind went blank, and she struggled to keep her balance.
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