Chapter 1037 Penelope, I Got the Evidence
Penelope subtly blocked Kelvin's view, making sure they couldn't see each other for the moment.
"Thessaly, this is an important deal. You shouldn't have gone solo on this. It's really not cool," Penelope said softly. "It's not just Kelvin who's upset; even I'm a bit angry and confused."
"...I'm sorry, Penelope."
"I'm not looking for an apology. Thessaly, I'm not mad at you for exposing the truth. I just think you should have talked to us before doing anything."
Thessaly was the only female artist signed with Davis Group.
She was also the global ambassador for Adoring Cupid.
To some extent, Thessaly's image directly impacted Davis Group.
So... Penelope thought, that's why Kelvin was so angry, why he said Thessaly was being reckless and gave her the cold shoulder!
But the reality was far from what Penelope imagined.
Kelvin was furious because Thessaly didn't care about the photos Brandon had!
If those photos were leaked, it would be disastrous!
Thessaly looked up and met Penelope's gaze.
Every time she saw Penelope's eyes, Thessaly couldn't help but marvel at how well-protected she must have been to have such clear and pure eyes.
It was a kind of liveliness that couldn't be faked.
Thessaly said seriously, "Penelope, I talked to Mr. Davis about this a long time ago."
"What?"
Penelope had no idea about this!
"Mr. Davis didn't support me and stopped me several times," Thessaly continued. "I had no choice but to rely on myself. I don't want to endure it, and I don't want to let it slide. I'd rather my reputation be damaged and my career ruined than keep quiet. I, Thessaly, can't swallow this!"
"Thessaly, why didn't you tell me?"
"What I'm doing now is telling you, letting you know the truth."
Penelope listened, half-understanding.
She had a feeling that what Thessaly was talking about and what she thought were two different things!
She thought it was about that night at the hotel when Paul assaulted Thessaly, and Thessaly couldn't endure it anymore, leading to today's actions.
But Thessaly seemed to have another secret?
Penelope wondered if she was overthinking or if there was something she didn't know.
Could it be...
"The truth?" Penelope's mind sparked. "Thessaly, you said you knew the truth about that night at the hotel. You told me that Brandon and I were innocent! Are you exposing the truth today? Did you get the evidence?"
"Yes, Penelope, I got the evidence."
Penelope's heart raced. "Where is it?"
But she still felt something was off. "Thessaly, does one piece of evidence require you to expose everything, attracting millions of people's attention and enduring their judgment?"
"I had no choice."
Brandon's conduct had been utterly unconscionable.
If there was even a slight chance, who would want to make such a big scene, letting the whole country see her scandal and gossip?
Thessaly wasn't a celebrity who thrived on rumors.
She had come this far through her acting skills and hard work, not through gossip!
But she had no other choice.
Kelvin cared about her reputation and didn't want to reveal the evidence; Brandon held her photos, ready to release them online, threatening her.
Rather than letting Kelvin struggle or Brandon hold her weakness over her, Thessaly decided to take this difficult step herself!
She knew the consequences, understood what she would face, and she could bear it!
She was willing!
Now, Kelvin had no reason to keep the evidence hidden!
Penelope's eyes flickered, sensing trouble.
"Where's the evidence?" she asked softly. "Thessaly, what really happened that night? How did you find out the truth? You chose to confront Paul, so... was it Paul who did it?"
"Paul deserves to be punished, but he wasn't the mastermind."
"Then who?"
The answer was already obvious.
That night at the hotel, four people were involved.
Paul and Thessaly, Brandon and Penelope.
Penelope and Thessaly were victims, Paul wasn't the mastermind, so it could only be...
Brandon.
But Penelope had never considered Brandon!
She never thought Brandon could be behind this!
Seeing Penelope still hadn't figured it out, Thessaly sighed.
Brandon had built such a good image in Penelope's eyes... They could have been lifelong friends, even family. Why did Brandon do something so disgraceful, ruining everything?
He destroyed the woman he loved, his object of affection, and that was his problem, his consequence.
But Thessaly was innocent from the start!
She just wanted to act well, but was dragged into Brandon's scheme!
"Penelope, who else could it be?" Thessaly asked. "Who else?"
The office fell silent.
Kelvin watched Penelope.
Would she suspect Brandon?
Could she handle the dark truth?
When Brandon's image shattered in her heart, how would she feel?
Kelvin never expected that while he was protecting Thessaly's reputation and image, Thessaly herself would disregard everything and take the plunge.
So foolish.
Maybe... from the moment Thessaly heard the truth in Brandon's office bathroom, there was no turning back.
Penelope looked at Thessaly, then at Kelvin.
After a while, she said, "Brandon..."
Kelvin's eyes darkened.
Thessaly was about to nod when Penelope suddenly changed her tone. "Thessaly, did you discuss this with Brandon?"
"...What?"
"Bright Life is a show Brandon invested in, and Paul is a director he favored. Now, you've quit the show and taken Paul to court. What's Brandon's stance? Does he support you or..."
Penelope's thoughts grew more chaotic, her head starting to ache.
It was too complicated.
What happened that night at the hotel had disrupted the balance.
She always thought she had moved on, Kelvin didn't mind, Thessaly had let go, Brandon didn't care, and the matter could be buried in time, as if it had never happened.
Love was enough.
All the flaws and unease could be soothed with love.
Love could overcome everything.
But now... Penelope realized she was too naive, laughably and sadly naive.
What happened was a thorn.
It remained there, even if ignored, temporarily painless. But as soon as it was touched, it caused excruciating pain.
At that moment, urgent and hurried footsteps sounded outside the office, approaching quickly.
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