NOVPUBChapter 1233: 553 Midnight_1 Chapter 1233: 553 Midnight_1 With a “clatter”, Ivy Parker smashed everything she could in the office and roared at the Public Relations Director, “I don’t care how much it costs, immediately control the online public opinion, otherwise, start packing your bags!”
The director felt wronged, “Ms.
Parker, all the marketing companies we have worked with before simply declined our offers, for some reason.
Currently, there’s not a single company in the industry that would take our offer.
Anton Cook’s fan base is too huge, a loyal fan can overwhelm at least ten trolls.
It’s not something we can simply suppress with a bunch of trolls.
We’ve seemingly kicked an iron plate this time.”
It seemed that Ms.
Parker had some misconception about Anton Cook’s popularity.
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His fans, or “Flying Moths” as they called themselves, were typically low-profile, but once provoked, they turn into an overwhelming force in the entertainment industry.
No amount of trolls can subdue them.
“Moreover, look at this hot topic online.” The director handed a tablet to Ms.
Parker.
“#ST Girl Group Get out of the Entertainment Industry has gained more than a billion views, reaching the all-time peak since the debut of ST Girl Group.
I contacted the guys at Twitter in the hopes of reducing the heat by removing this hot search, but they blacklisted me right away.”
Just before Ms.
Parker could lay a hand on the tablet, the director quickly pulled it back, “We’re really in hot water this time.”
The criticism of ST Girl Group this time was unprecedented, gradually overshadowing the popularity of Anton Cook and Aubree Groove.
Finley Ledger, the group leader, had to come forward to apologize publicly.
However, the public didn’t buy it.
They demanded the other three members to publicly apologize and announce their withdrawal from the entertainment industry.
At half past six in the morning, the entire city was bathed in the faint light of dawn.
Students rushing to early morning classes on bicycles, workers struggling onto the Underground Metro buses, and older people hurrying to the supermarket with their baskets, the city gradually opened its curtain in the fading morning fog.
Ms.
Parker didn’t sleep all night, she only dozed off a bit as dawn approached, but she was restless even in her dreams.
Suddenly, the office door was pushed open, and the Public Relations Director rushed in, “Ms.
Parker, we have a big problem.”
Ms.
Parker roared impatiently: “What, the sky is falling?”
“Almost, look at the latest tweet from ST Girl Group.”
Ms.
Parker narrowed her eyes to look, and almost fell off the chair in shock, she roared in disbelief: “What the hell are they doing?”
At six thirty-five a.m., ST Girl Group tweeted a post.
The four women stood together, facing the camera as they apologized.
Stella White admitted that she should not have ranted nonsense after drinking.
Weeping, Idalia Powell confessed that she shouldn’t have misguided the public with edited audio.
Finley Ledger admitted her failure to restrain her team members as a leader.
To show their sincerity, all four apologized publicly to the “victims”, Anton Cook and Aubree Groove, and announced their withdrawal from the entertainment industry, hoping this would quell the incident.
The video lasted only one minute and twenty-five seconds, but the impact was explosive, filling this ordinary morning with a thick smell of gunpowder.
Ms.
Parker quivered with rage, “What are they smoking?
How dare they post such a video.”
The director sighed, “Is Anton’s blood so good to suck?
This girl group is completely ruined.
The company invested so much money and resources, and now, it’s all gone.”
Ms.
Parker gritted her teeth, ready to rush out to question the four women, when at that moment, the assistant rushed in anxiously, “Ms.
Parker, something really bad happened…..”
When Ms.
Parker heard this, her head started spinning.
“Ms.
Parker, The Prosecution Office, and…
and the Tax Bureau, along with the police, have come.
They said our company has tax problems and is involved in illegal activities….”
Ms.
Parker stepped back abruptly, her face pale, “What did you say?”
The assistant had a mournful look on his face.
A group of people walked in imposingly.
Ms.
Parker’s legs gave in and she blurted out, “Why?
Why is this happening?”
The director pursed his lips, “Ms.
Parker, do you remember Richard Linggo, the lawyer?
According to industry rumors, even a tycoon can’t afford him, but he represents Anton Cook.
He even personally handles music copyrights.
I have always suspected Anton Cook might not be someone we can afford to offend.
Have you ever thought about how many Cooks are there in Lostswa?”
Ms.
Parker rolled her eyes and fainted on the spot.
She thought of the warnings Manager Grant had given her before, but she had ignored them.
Now, it was too late for regrets.
However, playing dead wouldn’t help.
What had to come would eventually come.
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“Thank you for your cooperation.
I hope you all keep your word and disappear from the entertainment industry for good.
If I find out anyone again disparages Mr.
Cook and Miss Aubree, the punishment won’t be as simple as today.
Please, think it over.”
The group arrived quickly and left just as swiftly.
In the blink of an eye, the entire apartment was engulfed in vast silence.
Idalia Powell was crying as she took out her mobile phone, “I’m going to call the police.
How dare they threaten us!
I’ll get them arrested and make them spend the rest of their lives behind bars.”
Although these people did not use physical violence, and they were even gentle and courteous, the spiritual pressure they imposed was enough to drive her to the edge of breakdown.
Annie held her hand, “Are you crazy?
These are not people we can afford to provoke.
Are you trying to bring disaster upon us again?
If it weren’t for you selling information to the bloggers, none of this would have happened, just stop causing trouble.”
Finley Ledger glanced at Stella White, “Annie, are you okay?”
Stella clenched her fists tightly, gritting her teeth as she spoke, “I have never been humiliated like this in my life.
I will pay it back hundredfold in the future.”
Nestled deep in her eyes was a bone-deep hatred.
Idalia Powell muttered, “What’s the use of boasting?
You claimed that you and Anton Cook were childhood sweethearts.
Does he even acknowledge you?
Didn’t spare you at all when it came to hurting you…”
A sharp slap landed hard on Idalia Powell’s face.
She covered her face in shock, “You hit me?”
Stella enunciated every word, “You’d better shut up.”
Annie and Finley Ledger both looked at Stella stunned.
The Stella they had known was always sweet and gentle, now she seemed like a completely different person, sending chills down their spine.
Stella looked down on the three of them, “From today, the ST Girl Group is disbanded.
Everyone goes their separate ways.”
After saying that, she turned to leave.
Idalia Powell, with her hand on her cheek, sobbed, “How could she hit me?”
Finley Ledger’s expression was complex, “Enough, are you not satisfied with the current chaos?”
Idalia Powell mumbled in grievance, “Will we really withdraw from the entertainment circles in the future?
I’m not content.
It took so long to finally gain some fame.”
Annie gave her a glance, “What are you still thinking?
The fame we had was all because we used Anton Cook as a stepping stone.
Consider these two years as a dream.
It’s time for everyone to part ways.”
Finley Ledger received a phone call, and her face abruptly changed.
Annie inquired hastily, “Did something happen to the company?” n𝚘𝚟𝚙𝚞𝚋.𝚌o𝚖
She had a premonition already.
Finley Ledger pursed her lips, “Ivy Parker and the president were taken away by police, the company has been sealed.”
Annie was not too surprised, “I knew this day would come.”
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Just in such a surprising yet predictable manner, the ST Girl Group retreated from the historical stage.
Aspenite Entertainment was hit with a big scandal and completely vanished from the entertainment industry.
Once at the pinnacle due to Anton Cook, they were now despised by everyone.
Indeed, they rose and fell because of the same reason.
Anton Cook, who was in the vortex of public opinion, finally settled down.
Perhaps the fans were also afraid of the outcome, and they went silent.
Every day, they left messages on Anton Cook’s comment section on time.
They shared food photos, scenic pictures, their recent worries, and happy moments, hoping Anton Cook could live every day peacefully and happily in his deserted corner.
No matter what happened in life, they hoped he could endure.
Behind him were thousands of fans silently supporting him.
All they needed to do was wait patiently for the return of their king one day.
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“Aubree, do you remember the travel reality show which was decided earlier this year?
The shooting will start soon, can you still participate considering your current situation?”
“Please let them know I can’t join, I need to take care of Sullivan, I don’t have time for a reality show.”
Kelly Martinez sighed, “Let me tell you the truth, Anton Cook is one of the guests as well, considering the current situation, there is no way he can participate.
It was such a great opportunity!”
If Anton Cook knew, he would probably feel sick.
She had prepared a surprise guest as well, which would definitely have drawn a huge audience for this season.
But now, all her plans might go down the drain.
