8.Never forgive
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“‘Gossip Radar’? Never heard of it.” Someone mumbled.
“It's just a tabloid magazine. It's not well-known.” The person next to him replied.
“What are reporters doing here? Get out of here. Anyway, you guys only report false news.”
The freckle-faced boy, Tommy, who was Evelyn's lackey, shouted loudly. At this moment, he looked impatient, but there was a hint of nervousness in his voice.
“Only top-tier magazines are qualified to interview me.” Evelyn showed a contemptuous look.
Chloe rolled her eyes at Evelyn. “Who wants to interview you?” She turned around, faced Damien, and raised the camera in her hand.
“Who exactly pushed this beautiful and innocent woman? My camera recorded it clearly.”
“Oh, no!” Fear appeared on Tommy's face. He reached out to stop her, but before he could touch Chloe, a figure appeared in front of him.
“That's not what a gentleman should do, sir.” Ryan smiled, but he didn't back down an inch.
Damien took the camera. The photo clearly showed that the one who pushed Lyra was Tommy.
“No, I can explain...” A look of panic appeared on Tommy's face, and he involuntarily looked at Evelyn.
“Wh-what are you looking at me for? This has nothing to do with me!”
Evelyn shrieked. But everyone present knew that Tommy had a crush on Evelyn and would do whatever she said.
Evelyn gritted her teeth, walked up to Tommy, and slapped him. “You i***t! Who told you to do this?”
Then, she walked up to Damien and put on a fake smile:“Mr. Ashfield, I really had no idea. I think Tommy just did it by accident. Please forgive him.” She emphasized Damien's surname, reminding him of the relationship between the Ashfield and Grayson families.
Really had no idea?
Lyra sneered in her heart. Evelyn probably just didn't expect that what she told her lackey to do would be photographed.
Lyra had long known that Evelyn would do something to her. So before her phone was taken away, Lyra sent a text message to Chloe, asking her to wait on the third floor and keep an eye on what was going on downstairs.
Choosing the place next to the swimming pool was also a trick to lure Evelyn into the trap. She just wanted to expose Evelyn in front of everyone.
Only in this way could Evelyn be more restrained in the following competition, and her lackeys wouldn't dare to do anything to her.
However, Lyra didn't expect Damien to show up.
Lyra knew that the Grayson family had a close relationship with the Ashfield family. At the same time, Damien was also an important investor in the competition.
She was extremely nervous and looked up at this handsome man.
At the moment, Damien had no expression on his face, and no one knew what he was thinking.
“Ryan.” Damien gave Ryan a glimpse, and the young subordinate immediately understood.
“Yes!” The loyal Ryan bowed humbly, then looked at Tommy and announced:
“Tommy, right? Pack your stuff and get out.”
In an instant, everyone fell silent! Even Evelyn showed a look of surprise.
Tommy didn't even have a chance to play in the competition! Damien showed no mercy.
But once Damien Ashfield made a decision, no one could change it. In the end, Tommy dejectedly took off his number plate and walked out with heavy steps.
“Who said you can leave?” Damien's voice was as cold as ice. Tommy widened his eyes in bewilderment, no longer as arrogant as before.
“Tommy, did you forget something? Like-an apology?” Ryan immediately understood his boss's intention and crossed his arms, reminding him.
“Mr. Ashfield, that's not necessary, is it?” Evelyn argued. Tommy's family was the Drake family, a small family that was attached to the Grayson family. In full view of everyone, if her follower apologized to this b***h Lyra, she would lose her authority as well?
Damien didn't answer. He hated repeating himself, so he never said anything twice.
“Sorry...” Tommy walked up to Lyra and apologized.
Lyra was also stunned by this. She didn't know what to say for a moment. And Damien just stared at her intently, not giving a glance to anyone else, as if making sure she was satisfied.
“Go on.” Ryan said with a smile.
“Sorry, Lyra. I was out of my mind at that time and did such an excessive thing. I promise I'll never do such a stupid thing again!” Tommy was terrified. He burst into tears and slapped himself.
Lyra was too surprised to speak. Seeing that no one stopped him, Tommy slapped himself even harder.
Lyra thought Damien would stop him, but he didn't.
In an instant, his face was swollen like a pig's head. Lyra looked at Damien helplessly, then turned to Ryan for help.
“Miss, the decision to stop or not is up to you.” Ryan said humbly.
Finally, Lyra shouted to stop.
“I forgive you, Mr. Drake.” Lyra shook her head, indicating that this matter could end here.
Tommy trembled and took a cautious glance at Damien, then stopped.
“Miss Lowell has forgiven you. Leave now.” After a long time, Damien finally spoke.
Lyra was a bit confused. How did Damien know her surname?
“Aren't you going to thank Miss Lowell for letting you go? Otherwise, PM Company will call the police.” Ryan said.
Tommy was overjoyed as if he had been granted amnesty. He cried and thanked Lyra for her generosity. However, just as he was about to leave, Damien's voice came from behind:
“By the way.” Damien was like a devil from hell, with a cruel smile on his face.
“Give my regards to Mr. Drake senior.”
Tommy blinked blankly, not understanding the man's meaning for a moment. And Ryan, the lackey beside the devil, showed an angel-like pitying smile.
“Ah, you're from the Drake family, right? This photo will be sent to your house. I think Mr. Drake senior will be very interested in how his grandson hurt a contestant in an important competition invested by the Ashfield family and caused trouble for the Ashfield family.”
“No, I was wrong. Please forgive me, Mr. Ashfield!” Tommy showed a look of despair and horror. This was worse than being handed over to the police!
His mother had always doted on him. Even if Tommy was taken away by the police, his mother could release him without alerting his grandfather.
Anyway, this wasn't the first time. But now it was different.
Tommy didn't do a good job for Evelyn, which meant the Drake family had offended the Grayson family. More importantly, he had offended the Ashfield family. His grandfather would kill him, or at least kick him out of the family-his grandfather had dozens of grandsons. Who cared about Tommy's life!
He regretted it. If he had known this, he would never have listened to Evelyn and targeted Lyra. Tommy rushed to the door, but it was too late.
The door of hope was permanently closed to him.
After dealing with Tommy, the lounge fell silent. No one dared to speak and risk incurring Damien's wrath. At this time, a clear clap made everyone come back to their senses. It was still Ryan.
“PM Company is committed to creating a fair and open music competition stage to help contestants pursue their music dreams. We have zero tolerance for improper behavior. Once discovered, we will deal with it severely. If anyone continues to secretly harm others and disrupt the competition in the future...”
Ryan smiled, looking like a kind-hearted person, but the last sentence made everyone shudder:
“Tommy Drake is a good example.”
After saying that, Ryan walked up to Damien and, like a proud rooster, followed Damien and left.
Aha, I was so cool just now! Ryan thought happily. Now, the bonus I lost this month might come back double. More importantly...
Ryan raised the corners of his mouth, showing a sweet smile. He thought of the reporter named Chloe. God, she was so cute. Would his performance just now make Chloe remember him?
“Wait a minute.”
Damien stopped at this clear and gentle shout. He turned around, and Lyra was looking at him. And Ryan, who was still daydreaming, almost couldn't stop and bumped into his boss's chest.
Lyra looked at Damien. She had so much to say.
Thank you for saving me. How did you know my surname? Your suit is still on me.
But in the end, she said softly:
“Mr. Ashfield, have we met somewhere before?”
Damien moved his lips silently. Finally, he said calmly:
“No, Miss Lowell, we've never met.”
Then he left. But for a long time after that, he still thought about Lyra's eyes.
Pure, gentle, eyes like an angel looking at him. But he didn't dare to tell the truth. He could only run away like a coward, because of the conversation he had with Lyra online that day.
L.L: Bunny, I broke up.
L.L: I'm fine. And I signed up for the “Rising Music Star” competition. Wish me good luck.
Damien never believed in luck, but he decided to take today as the lucky day of his life. His Adam's apple rolled with difficulty, and his heart was beating fast.
He realized that this might be a rare opportunity. He should confess the truth to L.L: The real Bunny was dead, and he was her brother, Damien Ashfield, a man deeply attracted by L.L.
L.L: Don't feel sorry for me. I'm much better. My ex-boyfriend deceived me-I hate being deceived the most.
Damien stared at the chat record. He, who was originally going to confess the truth, suddenly lost his courage at this moment.
L.L: He called me dozens of times, saying he had his reasons and could explain. Guess what?
Bunny: …What happened?
L.L: I gave him a good scolding. Ha ha! It felt so good!
Bunny: So... Lyra, if someone deceived you, even if they had their reasons and no ill-intention, what would you think?
L.L: Never forgive 😈 I don't care about any reasons!
Thinking of this chat record, Damien closed his eyes. He had missed the best chance to confess to Lyra.
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