Chapter 372
The music video’s release created a massive stir both domestically and abroad. Rumor had it that several major international production companies were scrambling to sign Juniper. In the blink of an eye, her public image flipped from being universally despised to universally adored. A wave of fans began clamoring for her to enter the entertainment industry. An “Official Juniper Fan Club” even appeared, quickly amassing over a million followers, and the number was still climbing…
“How is this possible?” Yolanda’s face grew paler as she scrolled through the news, her body trembling with helpless rage. “How could Juniper be Mr. Tate’s sister?”
A superstar’s sister, the choreographer and star of an award-winning music video…
Those two titles alone were enough to launch her into a stratosphere far beyond Yolanda’s reach. She clenched her fists, her face contorted with jealousy. She couldn’t accept it!
“What do we do now?” Yelena’s voice trembled with panic on the other end of the line. “Mr. Tate is going to investigate the source of the rumors. What if they trace it back to me?”
She had been so sure that Juniper was a nobody she could crush without consequences. Now, if they investigated, she would undoubtedly be exposed.
Yolanda listened to Yelena’s meltdown with a flicker of fear, but also relief. She’d learned her lesson from past mistakes and had kept her mouth shut this time. As for Yelena… she was the one who spread the rumors and posted the pictures. What did that have to do with her?
“I… I don’t know Yolanda forced a weak, delicate tone. “But Juniper and Janet are good friends, and you’re Janet’s cousin, after all. I’m sure they wouldn’t be too hard on you.”
“Don’t you dare mention that little bitch to me,” Yelena seethed.
The thought of her, the great heiress of the Wilcox family, being at the mercy of that unwanted child made her grind her teeth. She had bullied Janet for years. Now that Janet had latched onto Juniper, did anyone really think she’d be forgiven? Never!
Yelena knew she had to find a way to end this permanently. Perhaps by getting rid of Juniper for good.
…
At Cloudscape Community, Juniper was curled up on the sofa, happily crunching on
a bag of chips while scrolling through her class group chat.
[OMG, so Mr. Tate is Juniper’s brother! No wonder she was able to get him to visit Aurora High!]
[I can’t believe I’m classmates with Juniper. By extension, that basically means I’m connected to Mr. Tate. Squeal!]
[The MV was incredible. Juniper totally deserved that award.]
[It was awful how much hate she was getting, but I’m so glad her brother stepped in.
Now Juniper has a brother to protect her!]
[Congratulations on finding your brother, Juniper!]
[Congratulations
The screen was flooded with warm wishes, and an unconscious smite spread across Juniper’s face it was nice. From now on, she had a brother who could openly dote on her
“So, Jimmie’s side of things is sorted out. What about the others?” Shanley asked gently, taking her hand.
“The others?” Juniper blinked. “You mean my other brother, Melvin?”
Shanley’s lips thinned, but he said nothing.
“It doesn’t matter to me. I can ace
my exams with or without the drama. Melvin is busy setting up the racing association right now, and he
doesn’t need the distraction,”
Juniper said with a light smile.
“Public or not, he’s still my brother.”
“I see,” Shanley nodded, toying with her fingers. He then added plaintively, “Anyone else?”
“Anyone else what?” Juniper asked, sipping her drink through a straw and looking at him with wide, innocent eyes. Everything was resolved, wasn’t it?
Shanley’s deep eyes darkened, his
expression a complex mixture of
hurt and frustration. There was still him the old man who had been insulted thousands of times online.