The Billionaire Twins Need A New Mommy! novel Chapter 215

Chapter 215: Publicity is publicity.

"What are you still doing? Don’t you have an acting class today?"

Everyone turned to the entrance, catching Lola leaning against the jamb.

Cedrick opened his mouth, then lowered his head. He couldn’t say anything; he couldn’t even face her. He might not have expected the news to come out this early, but he knew it would happen, eventually.

"I canceled his class," Silo remarked. "I talked to his acting coach. From what she told me, there were some reporters outside their building. Seems someone leaked where Cedrick has been going these days."

Lola shook her head. "I see. Still, that doesn’t mean Cedrick will just idle."

"Lola, didn’t you see the article?" Haji frowned. "It’s bullshit!"

"It is, and?" she arched a brow, shifting her eyes to Cedrick. "Is that something new to you, Cedrick?"

Cedrick lowered his head while Silo and Haji’s frowns deepened. Even though they were here to look after Cedrick—under Lola’s orders—the two of them knew he was not what these articles or judgmental people online made him out to be.

"Are you heartless or what?" Haji blurted out in disbelief. "I know you’re not the emotional type, but at least have some sympathy for the man."

Lola didn’t answer, keeping her eyes on Cedrick.

"You did nothing wrong, Cedrick," she uttered after a moment of silence. "I told you before. Keep that chin high."

Hearing that, Cedrick lifted his head and looked straight at her. Her expression was firm, her gaze sharp. It wasn’t just determination; it was pride that she exuded. The pride of someone with a clear conscience, someone who fights fair and square.

And somehow, it reminded him of the past.

The same situation had happened to him before—his name was dragged through the mud in countless articles. He had tried to fight back, but in the end, there was nothing he could do. He just followed management’s instructions and stayed silent.

No ifs, no buts.

But then again, unlike before... Haji, Silo, and Lola were with him. Even reading the article here in this slightly old gym office, Cedrick had never seen his previous management show the same frustration. Their frustration had only ever been about money and investments.

"I’ll continue to train," Cedrick said, rising to his feet and facing Lola squarely. "I’ll go to the other room."

He approached Lola and stopped before her. She said nothing, just tilted her head to give way. But just as Cedrick took a step forward, she spoke.

"Cedrick," she called, watching him glance back. "Don’t concern yourself with the situation. That’s my job, not yours. Or don’t you trust me with that anymore?"

Cedrick pressed his lips into a thin line and lowered his head. "I do. I’ll practice my lines for the reading."

He resumed walking while Lola stared after him. Once he was at a distance, she casually joined Silo and Haji. As she sat down, she couldn’t help but glance at the broken phone on the table.

"Haji, you’d better not ask for an advance payment to buy a new one," she commented. "I’m not buying it."

"Shit," Haji winced, finally remembering his broken phone.

If he becomes as famous as Slater, I wouldn’t be disappointed knowing him as a person.

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