BookToReadChapter 221
Allison's heart dropped like a stone.
Sabrina's words hit her like a splash of cold water, snapping her awake in an instant. She quickly opened Twitter,
and there it was, trending at number one: [Fisher Corporation CEO and Megan's Romance Unveiled.]
The headline stared back at her, daring her to click, but she hesitated. Megan was a big-nHollywood star,
and Allison had even caught a few of her shows on TV. How could Joshua be caught up in a scandal with her?
He'd never even hinted at knowing Megan.
"Hey? Allie, are you paying attention?" Sabrina's voice crackled through the phone, brimming with anger. "I can't
believe Joshua is actually such a jerk! Just yesterday, you said you two were just having a fight, and today he's
seen going into a hotel with a movie star? I'm beyond mad! What a scumbag!"
A hotel? Together?
Allison's heart seized up, the chill spreading through her body like she'd been dunked in ice water. Finally, she
summoned the courage to click on the headline.
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Her screen overflowed with gossip and speculation.
"Recently, the popular actress Megan was caught entering a hotel with an unidentified man. The two appeared
close, sparking rumors of a romance. Insiders claim the mystery man is Joshua, CEO of Fisher Corporation and a
major player in Oak Lake. No statements have been released by Megan's team to clarify the situation."
The post included a paparazzi shot of Megan with a man. Megan's face was clear as day, but the man's profile
was partially hidden.
The moment Allison saw the photo, her blood ran cold.
Others might not catch that profile, but she recognized Joshua immediately.
In the picture, Joshua wore a sleek black coat, walking beside Megan. They looked like a striking pair, and the top
comments were buzzing about how perfect they seemed together.
Another tweet chimed in: "Is Megan stepping into the world of the elite? Insiders say the mystery man with
Megan is the CEO of Fisher Corporation. Rumor has it they're dating, and she might just marry into wealth."
The picture accompanying this tweet was nearly identical to the first.
As Allison scrolled through more posts, they all echoed the sstory.
She was shaking with rage, her heart aching with every beat, and each breath felt like a struggle. Tears
splattered onto her phone, blurring the images beyond recognition.
She ended the call with Sabrina and tried Joshua's number. The phone rang endlessly without an answer.
After it disconnected automatically, she tried again. Still no answer.
With each failed attempt, her hope dwindled.
On the fifth try, the call finally connected.
Allison's voice was thick with tears, "The trending news is fake, right? The guy in the photo isn't you, right?
Joshua, just tell me, and I'll believe you."
There was a brief silence before a pleasant female voice replied, "Ub... who's this? I'm Megan. Joshua's in the
shower and can't cto the phone. Do you wantto pass on a message?"
Allison felt like her heart had been stabbed, and she couldn't breathe.
When she didn't respond, Megan continued, "Hello? Are you there?"
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"She hung up," Megan shrugged, looking at Joshua. "Honestly, you're being pretty cruel. If | were her, I'd hate
you forever."
She tossed the phone back to Joshua. "I don't mind playing the decoy, but you'd better think this through. Hurt
her too much, and you might never win her back."
While Megan was a famous actress, she was also the second daughter of the Lee family, a true socialite. Joshua's
grandmother, Janna, was born into the Lee family.
Megan's grandfather and Joshua's grandmother, Janna, were siblings, making Megan and Joshua distant
relatives.
As a busy actress, Megan's
schedule was packed with film
shoots and TV appearances, leaving
her with little personal time. During Allison's tin Oak Lake, Megan hadn't found a moment to formally meet
her.
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