Chapter 98
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The lead bodyguard saw this, his expression cold, and stepped forward, "Sir, we are escorting an important person. Please step aside!"
There was no apology. He merely glanced at the unconscious bodyguard on the ground and signaled other staff to take him away.
‘To knock out my teammate with one kick, this man must have impressive skills, likely from years of training.' The bodyguard captain thought, not wanting any trouble. So, the dozen bodyguards prepared to escort the surrounded female celebrity away again.
It enraged Jonathan. They didn't even apologize, just told him to leave?
"I want to see who dares to leave without apologizing." Jonathan stood still, his face cold. He was against a dozen bodyguards and staff, with hundreds of fans blocking the entrance and more arriving!
"Sir! We are just doing our job! You should have avoided our team. You got hurt because you ran into us! Now, please step aside! Otherwise, we will use force!" The bodyguard captain's tone turned threatening, wearing sunglasses.
Instantly, two bodyguards stepped forward, pulling out batons and glaring at Jonathan.
The surrounding crowd and fans started chattering.
The guests around criticized the bodyguards.
"Damn! Look at this situation. These bodyguards not only pushed us but also knocked down a child, swelling her forehead, and their attitude is so terrible! They claim the child ran into them? They're beasts!"
"Hmm! They are just a bunch of lackeys! What kind of celebrity contributes to the country? They just make money off us common folks with their looks!"
"Look, isn't that the popular star, Emily Clark, who has been trending recently? No wonder these bodyguards are so arrogant. She has been exposed for drug use, beating her assistant, and breaking contracts to compete maliciously. I didn't believe it at first, but now it seems to be true. Disgusting!"
Hearing the mall guests' criticism, Emily, who was still posing for photos with fans, suddenly turned angry. She hated it when people brought up these scandals about her. Although ninety percent of it was true, as a recent queen of popularity, she had enormous influence and was favored by many brands and directors!
Such a star could never admit to these scandals. Few people knew that her so-called popularity was bought by her company. Emily herself had little acting skill, relying mostly on her good looks and a sweet, affected voice to win over so many fans.
"What are you talking about? That's slander! I can call the police and have you arrested! I've never done those things you're accusing me of. It's all online slander! I'm innocent!" Emily shouted, turning and pointing at the onlookers.
At her shout, her hundreds of fans echoed.
"Yes! Emily didn't do any of that; it's all online slander! You haters shut up!"
"Look at them, a bunch of old parents, and some ugly people. They're jealous of Emily's good looks and fame, so they slander her! You don't understand young people's culture. You should go home and be with your husbands, doing what you old folks are supposed to do! Why are you even here? So embarrassing!"
"Exactly! These people don't understand trends, but to join in the bashing is disgusting!"
A shouting match broke out between the fans and the mall guests. More guests joined in, criticizing the fans and arguing!
Seeing things were getting out of hand, Emily quickly changed her tone and pointed at Jonathan, shouting angrily, "What are you doing? Get out of my way! I have to attend an opening ceremony, and you're delaying me! Can you afford my loss?"
Seeing Jonathan unmoved, Emily stomped her foot and shouted to her staff and bodyguards. "Get him out of the way! Otherwise, I'll have to pay for this!"
Her female assistant nodded, walked over arrogantly, and pointed at Jonathan's nose, scolding, "Move out of the way! Can't you hear me?"
Jonathan stood still, his gaze growing colder, "Apologize! No one leaves until you apologize!" Jonathan said.
Seeing this, several bodyguards immediately rushed towards Jonathan aggressively!
Jonathan's expression hardened. Holding Ruby with one hand, he struck out swiftly, knocking down several bodyguards with a few punches and kicks! This scene left everyone present stunned! These professional bodyguards, paid well for their skills, were taken down by Jonathan in no time?
Emily was also shocked, her face turning sinister and cold, and she shouted, "Why are you so annoying? I'm Emily, and I have eight million followers online! Offending me is offending my followers! Do you understand the consequences? I now order you to move aside! If you don't, my fans will expose your actions on social media! Think about what will happen then!"
Emily's threat was serious. Recently, several people exposed to online violence couldn't bear the pressure and had committed suicide by jumping off buildings or drowning!
Cyberbullying was a big issue of our time, urgently needing regulation! But for now, it remained a legal blind spot!
Sure enough, as soon as Emily finished speaking, her enraged and emotional fans started filming Jonathan and Ruby with their phones, shouting.
"Move out of the way! You're blocking Emily!"
"How dare you demand an apology from Emily? Watch your kid properly! Why didn't she just die from the fall?!"
"Exactly! This guy is probably a loser, trying to gain fame and escape his situation by using Emily's popularity and influence! Emily is a star trending four times a week!"
Hearing their insane words, not only Jonathan but also the surrounding mall guests were furious! These fans had no independent thought! They blindly followed their favorite star or idol's words, not caring about right or wrong, not considering the irreversible impact of their words on the involved person!
These celebrities, with great resources and influence, only thought about fame and money, never about setting an example for their fans. Instead, they acted like princes or princesses in their world, doing whatever they please without regard for right or wrong.
These fans were like their servants, completely brainwashed. This was a distorted social phenomenon that must be addressed.
Jonathan stood still, facing the excited crowd, their phones raised high, flashes like knives ready to cut him apart and expose him online, to everyone!
However, Jonathan remained unafraid, letting the cameras film him. He stared coldly at Emily, saying, "All I want is only an apology."
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