Chapter 1226 Fortunately, He Was There
The editor-in-chief Seraphine, standing next to Cecilia, was so angry that her face turned pale. She pointed at Arabella and angrily rebuked, "Arabella, it's your own greed that led you to frame others, and now you have the nerve to slander someone else!"
"I slander? Seraphine, as the editor-in-chief of Vogue Vista, you are corrupt. Just because Cecilia is dating your son, you protect her at all costs, even going so far as to falsely accuse others. You are not fit to be the editor-in-chief of Vogue Vista!" Arabella's demeanor was extremely arrogant, showing no fear of Seraphine.
Seraphine's face looked very unpleasant, and she could only instruct the people around her to call security.
Meanwhile, Daryl also instructed Douglas to take people to immediately remove Arabella.
Soon, a few men in suits and security uniforms came forward and escorted Arabella away.
As she was being taken away, Arabella struggled and shouted, "Seraphine, Cecilia has already hooked up with another rich guy. She doesn't want your son anymore, yet you still help her. She will turn on you harshly in the future! Cecilia, you are shameless, hopping from one man to another. For money and power, you can sell yourself to anyone..."
Everyone present stared at the departing Arabella, and soon the scene was filled with murmurs and discussions.
Seeing everyone staring at her with the same look, Cecilia's eyes were filled with tears, but she stubbornly held them back. If she cried now, it would make her a bigger laughingstock.
Seeing Cecilia standing alone and helpless on the stage, Daryl's eyes were filled with pain.
Cecilia knew the event had to continue, so she persevered and stepped forward to proceed.
However, the gazes of the people present were not friendly, and Cecilia's voice was a bit choked.
Daryl frowned and turned to Marcella beside him, saying, "Marcella, the banquet is almost over. Could you help Cecilia host for a bit?"
Marcella, who also had some experience as a journalist, nodded and said, "No problem."
Marcella walked through the crowd and directly stepped onto the stage.
"Let me take over." Marcella reached out and took the microphone from Cecilia's hand, then began to host the banquet with a smile.
Cecilia gave Marcella a grateful look and then stepped down from the stage. She was about to break down; the disdainful looks from those people felt like they were cutting her to pieces.
As Cecilia stepped down from the stage, a pair of strong arms grasped her shoulders.
Cecilia looked up and met Daryl's bright eyes.
Seeing Daryl, Cecilia gave a miserable smile, and then she seemed to collapse entirely.
Daryl's strong arm wrapped around her shoulders and led her towards the exit of the banquet hall.
Cecilia entrusted herself to him, letting him take her wherever he wanted.
A few minutes later, with her mind blank, she was brought into the car by Daryl, and Douglas then drove the car onto the road.
"How could this happen? Daryl, did I embarrass myself just now?" Cecilia's tears started to fall.
Seeing her sad expression, Daryl's brows furrowed tightly. Although he was also very angry and wanted to hit someone, he held back his anger and gently wiped the tears from her cheeks. "Cecilia, many famous hosts have encountered such situations. Don't take it too seriously. This isn't even your main job. If worse comes to worst, you just won't be a host anymore!"
"But Arabella's insults were so harsh. I have no face to go back to the magazine anymore," Cecilia said dejectedly.
Seeing the usually strong and stubborn Cecilia looking so helpless like a frightened, sad little deer for the first time, Daryl pulled her into his arms and comforted her, "Who doesn't offend a few people in their life? Many people face criticism. Does that mean they should all stop living? If you feel unhappy working at the magazine, then don't go back. You can just stay home and be Mrs. Fields!"
Cecilia playfully hit his shoulder and smiled, "Did I agree to be Mrs. Fields?"
Seeing her smile, Daryl's tense heart relaxed.
Then, Daryl lowered his head and thought, "Cecilia, did you offend someone at the magazine?"
Cecilia looked at him in confusion and then shook her head.
She was currently enjoying her work at the magazine and hadn't offended anyone, except for Calista in the past. But Calista had already left the magazine. Could she still hold a grudge?
Daryl frowned and said, "First, you wore the same dress as the female servers at the banquet, and then Arabella suddenly barged in. This was a deliberate setup!"
"Could it be Calista? She framed me before. After the incident with the creepy doll was exposed, she was detained for three months. Could she be seeking revenge? Last time, she also conspired with Arabella to frame me," Cecilia said, looking at him.
Daryl thought for a moment and said, "Douglas, make sure to get to the bottom of this!"
"Yes," Douglas, who was driving, quickly responded.
Cecilia gazed at Daryl, and the helplessness and confusion from earlier disappeared. Daryl was like a mountain she could rely on.
Cecilia rested her head on his shoulder, inhaling his scent, and felt particularly at ease.
Meanwhile, Skylar stood in the banquet hall, took a glass of red wine from a server's tray, and downed it in one gulp, a smug smile playing on her lips.
Today, Cecilia had been utterly humiliated.
Everyone present, including those from Vogue Vista, had witnessed Cecilia's disgrace, and their gazes were filled with contempt.
Skylar drank three glasses of red wine in a row before leaving with light steps.
When Skylar returned to the Tate family, Charlotte noticed her reeking of alcohol and quickly helped her to the sofa.
"It's just the magazine's annual party. Why did you drink so much? Have some tea," Charlotte frowned and asked.
Skylar, however, was elated, "Mom, you weren't there. That bitch Cecilia was utterly humiliated today. Everyone present knows all her dirty secrets!"
Charlotte said, "It's enough that you know she had a bad day. Why did you have to go there yourself?"
"Mom, I had to see that bitch's downfall for myself. I want her to be humiliated in front of Daryl. I want the whole world to curse and despise her!" Skylar said with a vicious look in her eyes.
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