Chapter 78
Dorian clenched his fists tightly as the composed smile on his face turned into a cold mask. He couldn’t help but think that the heartless reporters were willing to do anything for attention, even spout bullshit!
Dalia sensed that his anger was growing, and she pressed on with a hint of mockery in her smile. “If you don’t believe me, you can go to the wishing tree on Mount Shasta. It’s hanging on the leftmost side of the tree.
“You’ve known Ms. Hart for years, so I’m sure you’ll recognize her handwriting. We can’t possibly fake it.”
Dorian failed to realize that his eyes were bloodshot. At that moment, he looked like a provoked beast ready to tear at its prey. Without a moment’s hesitation, he turned and got into his car.
He shouted furiously at the reporters who were snapping pictures and asking questions. “Get out of my way!”
Impossible! There was no way Lila could’ve done that. The reporters were lying! Not only did Camille and Alex help Lila keep up the lie, but these unrelated reporters were also getting involved!
He sped toward Mount Shasta to prove that Lila still loved him, and very deeply at that. She’d never leave him.
His grip on the steering wheel tightened, the veins bulging on the back of his hand. Rage filled his eyes, and his gaze was almost terrifying.
He had no idea that trending Twitter posts were debating his relationship with Lila and criticizing Zara for being a homewrecker.
Zara hadn’t even had the chance to deny the accusations before Dorian’s interview affirmed the story. His words stirred a greater sensation once the interview was released.
The headline, “Zara, the Homewrecker” shot to the top three trending posts and seemed to have the potential to be a greater viral sensation.
“When Zara asked for that bracelet, Lila hadn’t broken up with Dorian yet. It’s clear she knew what she was doing-being a homewrecker!”
“Serene Maiden, as if! More like the seductive homewrecker! She knew he had a girlfriend all along but still went after him. Shameless!”
“Does Mr. Blake love Ms. Hart that much? He planned to propose with a ring once there were doubts about their relationship. You can tell that he still cares about her. I love it!”
“Hold on, are you all nuts? Even if Dorian didn’t know the significance of the bracelet, how could he just give it to someone else? He’s just as terrible as Zara. They’re both trash!”
“Zara’s a shameless homewrecker!”
As the situation escalated, Dorian’s fans who’d always been fiercely loyal rallied to his defense.
“Dorian is a victim too! Zara asked for it in front of everyone else, so how could he have rejected her request? He’d be vilified for disrespecting a newbie actress. Zara is the problem, so stop blaming Dorian!”
“Poor Dorian. See how his eyes reddened at the thought of not being able to win Lila back. Honestly, I hope he doesn’t get her back. I don’t want him to have a girlfriend!”
“I’ve always said that Dorian’s face screams loyal. Who knew he’d be in love for five years and still love her that much? I’m envious.”
“Lila must love Dorian too. It’s no wonder that the photos she used to take of him were so good. They were taken with love! They look perfect together, so I have no problem with her being his girlfriend.”
A portion of the public began to sense that something was off and began speaking up in defense of Lila.
“If what the female reporter said is true, and if Lila did smash the charm she hung, she must’ve truly been heartbroken. Would she leave the relationship of five years over a bracelet?”
“That was a bracelet she prayed so hard for. If I were her, I’d shatter these bitches’ ashes and not just break up!”
“Don’t just blame Zara. She wouldn’t have dared to do this at the award ceremony if Dorian hadn’t given her the green light!”
Zara almost passed out after hearing about Dorian’s interview. She called Dorian panic-stricken and wondered if he really was going to just let it be.
Meanwhile, Dorian sped to Mount Shasta. His mind was consumed with the thought of Lila smashing his protection charm. That was impossible!
When he noticed the incoming call, his expression darkened.