Chapter 341

Juniper: [Got it.]
Just as their chat ended, a text from Shanley came in: [Any classes this weekend? I want to take you somewhere I think you’ll like.]
He followed up with an invitation to a pharmaceutical auction.
What a coincidence. Juniper’s lips curved into a smile.
That weekend, Juniper happily packed her bag and went to the designated spot.
“Ms. Payne.” Flint bowed respectfully, opening the car door for her.
Once she was settled, Flint brushed a hand through his white hair and slid into the driver’s seat. He started the sports car and headed toward the auction house.
Meanwhile, under a large tree not far away, Yolanda and Yelena were eating ice cream, their eyes glued to the departing vehicle.
“That car Yelena’s family was wealthy, but she’d never ridden in anything so luxurious. “It must cost millions, right?”
It wasn’t just expensive; it was exclusive, with a long list of requirements for purchase. Her own father had wanted one but couldn’t afford it and didn’t qualify.
“Just showing off,” Yolanda sneered. “That’s obviously Shanley’s car. That old, white-haired driver must be using it to pick up girls.”
“My stepsister has never been around nice things,” she continued coldly. “It’s no wonder she’d fall for some ordinary old driver.”
“I bet she’s not only close with Shanley’s driver but is probably involved with Mr. Tate, too.” Yelena paused, crushing the ice cream cone in her hand. The posts he posts I’ve been
spreading online the past few days either get deleted or have their traffic restricted. Who else but Mr. Tate would have that kind of power?”
“Yolanda Yelena turned to the jealous girl beside her. “Could it be that Juniper
has really managed to seduce Mr. Tate?”
From casting her as the lead in his
music video to performing at Aurora High School for her, it was clear something was up. Everyone knew Mr. Tate was a professional who had never been so close to a woman before. She couldn’t think of any other explanation.
Yolanda was momentarily stunned by the question. At first, she’d thought Mr. Tate just picked Juniper for her dancing skills. But now… she wasn’t so sure. After all, she’d seen how good that bitch was at wrapping men around her finger years ago.
“Wouldn’t that be even better?” After a moment, Yolanda’s expression twisted into a malicious grin. “It’s time the world saw what a disgusting person Juniper really is.”
“And besides,” she added, “some of Mr. Tate’s fans are terrifying. They think no one is good enough for him. Anyone who gets close gets torn to shreds online. Yelena, what do you think his fans would do if they found out a woman like that had her hooks in their idol?”
Yelena’s eyes lit up with understanding. “I didn’t realize you had a cunning side, Yolanda.”
“Mr. Tate’s music video is up for a major international award next week,” Yolanda said, growing more excited. “If a scandal about him and Juniper breaks right now, we wouldn’t even have to lift a finger. His fans would tear her apart alive.”
Never underestimate the internet mob. They were capable of anything.
“All you have to do now is spread rumors about her promiscuous lifestyle. Leave the rest to them.”
Yelena nodded, finding Yolanda’s logic sound. If Juniper really managed to climb her way up by latching onto the superstar, Jimmie, she’d be walking all over them. That tramp had to be taken down!