CHAPTER 38: CHAPTER 38: GET OUT OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

It’s my own fault for being too indulgent with her usually, she’s on the verge of ruining everything for me. Anna sighed deeply.

"Anna, the company turning a blind eye is one thing, but now my reputation is being violated, I have to learn to protect myself."

Quinn Lockwood had long anticipated that the company would maintain its previous stance, and instead of sitting around waiting for doom, it would be better to be brave like Dylan Quinn and speak her mind.

"Protect yourself? The company is your protection. This news is all centered around our company’s people, it’s the perfect time to stir up buzz, and the company will definitely not allow you to act on your own."

Anna was no longer polite, her attitude was very firm.

No matter what, Savannah Lowell is still their company’s artist; surely she couldn’t turn the world upside down.

Sure enough, it was about stirring up buzz again, Quinn Lockwood looked displeased, "I’ve already posted on X, and I will definitely hold a press conference this time."

You can push someone so far, but there’s a limit. Quinn Lockwood simply couldn’t tolerate it any longer.

"Fine. Since you’re so determined, let me tell you, the company will never agree."

Anna also wouldn’t relent, they reached an impasse.

Dragging her exhausted body back home, Quinn Lockwood initially planned to head straight to her room to take a hot shower, relax, and forget all the unpleasant things from today.

Unexpectedly, as she went upstairs, she ran into Elias Sinclair, who seemed to be waiting for her on purpose.

"What’s the meaning of today’s news?" Elias Sinclair frowned.

This morning when he was handling some business and saw the photos of her and Dylan Quinn, he felt inexplicably uneasy.

It wasn’t jealousy; it was for the sake of The Sinclair Family.

Even though outsiders aren’t aware of her identity or their marriage, the truth can’t be hidden forever, and if their marriage were exposed one day, her actions now would disgrace The Sinclair Family.

"It’s fake, don’t worry. I’ll hold a press conference to clear up all past rumors as well as this one, and draw a line under my past."

Quinn Lockwood’s eyes were firm, giving off an undeniable aura.

Elias Sinclair was momentarily fazed by this sincere look, though it was fleeting, and he quickly returned to his stern demeanor, "That’s best."

In the past, he would never believe anything Savannah Lowell said; even if she claimed she would clarify, he’d think it was just an act.

But now, as the person in front of him spoke plainly about everything, he suddenly felt it might not be fake.

Hearing this, a trace of uncertainty flashed in Quinn Lockwood’s eyes, though Elias Sinclair hadn’t fully expressed belief, at least he didn’t think she was acting today.

This surprised Quinn Lockwood, she looked at Elias Sinclair with some confusion.

"Brother, I’m back."

Nina Sinclair had just returned home and saw Quinn Lockwood looking at Elias Sinclair upstairs, instantly feeling nauseated.

But it seemed the atmosphere between them wasn’t harmonious; her brother must have been questioning her about today’s news, as it truly embarrassed The Sinclair Family, and even she felt ashamed of Quinn Lockwood.

Thinking this, Nina Sinclair began to sneer at Quinn Lockwood, "Flirting with another man outside, and now back to seduce my brother, Savannah, you really have no shame."

Upon hearing this, Quinn Lockwood shot a cold glare at Nina Sinclair, eyes full of aggression.

Considering Nina’s age, thinking she’s young and naive, Quinn Lockwood originally didn’t want to argue with her, but she couldn’t let her go too far thinking she’s easy to bully.

"Oh wow, what? I’m just speaking the truth, no need to act like you’re going to eat me."

Nina Sinclair said as she slowly descended the stairs, staring Quinn Lockwood in the eye.

Without saying anything, Quinn Lockwood rolled her eyes and prepared to return to her room.

A young girl who’s inexperienced, thinking she’s an adult just because she studied outside for a few years, casually judging someone else, not to mention that person is her nominal sister-in-law.

Quinn Lockwood didn’t want to bother explaining too much to her because it wasn’t necessary.

"Hey, I have to say, you’re really thick-skinned, always trending for emotional stuff, and not even a hint of apology when you come back, you don’t deserve my brother at all!"

Nina Sinclair scornfully said to Quinn Lockwood’s retreating back.

Upon hearing this, Quinn Lockwood paused, stopped, and turned to say, "Whatever."

She’s not Savannah Lowell, those words hold no power over her, moreover she wants to rid herself of Elias Sinclair as soon as possible.

Also, Quinn Lockwood glanced at Nina Sinclair, Elias Sinclair’s family, except for Grandpa Sinclair.

"You, let me tell you, don’t get too cocky, you’ll soon be replaced by my friend Freya Caldwell. My brother specially went to see her today, you didn’t know, did you?"

Noticing that Quinn Lockwood was unaffected, Nina Sinclair quickly used Freya Caldwell to sting her, as she initially intended to annoy Quinn Lockwood.

Who is Freya Caldwell?

Quinn Lockwood first frowned doubtfully, then glanced at Elias Sinclair.

According to Nina Sinclair, the two met today, which is actually good, it saves her the trouble of figuring out how to get rid of him in the future.

Elias Sinclair had been looking on like a spectator, but Quinn Lockwood’s gaze just now made him feel uncomfortable.

"Don’t cause trouble!" Elias Sinclair said with a slight frown, as if compelled to stop Nina Sinclair.

For some reason, he didn’t want Quinn Lockwood to misunderstand.

He told himself it was because he didn’t want to be like her, someone who likes to act and speak nonsense, that he behaved this way.

"Humph."

Once again reprimanded by Elias Sinclair, Nina Sinclair stomped her foot angrily and left.

Quinn Lockwood then returned to her room, though her heart felt somewhat different.

But she wasn’t so conceited as to think Elias Sinclair spoke up for her, she assumed Elias Sinclair just didn’t want Nina Sinclair’s unruliness to alarm Grandpa Sullivan.

Meanwhile, Dylan Quinn’s fans dug up stories of Quinn Lockwood being arrogant and bossy in past crews, with poor acting and a penchant for bullying crew members, especially newcomers.

All of a sudden, the criticism against Quinn Lockwood intensified.

Freya Caldwell watched these comments with satisfaction, but it wasn’t enough for her, so she used her connections to bribe a few journalists.

Getting them to spread rumors that Quinn Lockwood’s current status and new roles were all thanks to her looks and connections with directors, suggesting that, otherwise, how could a small-time celebrity rise to fame so quickly.

Upon release, this news shocked the entertainment industry, not just Dylan Quinn’s fans, even ordinary netizens started having a bad impression of Quinn Lockwood.

"How could she be like this, I used to think she was beautiful, despite her poor acting, she was still pleasant to watch, but now it’s just disgusting."

"Getting roles by selling her body, I wonder what the feeling is, the taste of money or the taste of flesh."

"Such a person shouldn’t be in the entertainment industry at all."

Taking this chance, everyone began to berate Quinn Lockwood, with many even calling for her to leave the industry completely.