Chapter 808
Oscar's slap was extremely heavy. Due to the trouble Bianca caused recently, HorizonHive Media's online reputation had taken a hit, and the company's artists were also affected.
What was worse was that information spread quickly in upper circles.
Someone had already found out that Jackson caused the Porter family's crisis. Those who followed the wind saw that he had offended Jackson, and several collaborations that were progressing well started to stall.
Oscar was busy mending relationships, drinking, and socializing, and his belly had grown two sizes.
As a result, before he could fix his problems, Bianca created an even more serious one.
Oscar's slap was merciless, and Bianca immediately fell heavily to the ground, screaming, with blood at the corner of her mouth and one side of her face visibly swollen.
Her ears were ringing as she looked up at Oscar.
"Dad... you hit me!"
Bianca had always been pampered at home, but she had suffered a lot recently.
She had never endured so much hardship in her life.
"You still dare to cry! The matter with Mr. Frane, do you think you can meddle in it? I think you're crazy! Hurry up and go apologize to Mr. Frane!"
Oscar angrily stepped forward to grab Bianca, but she shrank back. Zoey hurried forward to try to stop him, but Oscar scolded her and pushed her aside.
Bianca, crying, was dragged by Oscar in front of Jackson. "Apologize!"
Bianca covered her face and sobbed, "Mr. Frane, I'm sorry. I didn't know those videos and rumors would make you so angry. I thought you would be pleased with this."
"You thought? Who gave you the courage to think that?"
Jackson finally looked up coldly at Bianca.
Bianca instinctively looked at Star, but Star suddenly stood up, grabbed Bianca's hand, and said anxiously.
"Bianca, did you do this for me? But I already told you, there's no chance between Jackson and me. Jackson has fallen in love with Lillian and won't look back at me. Why did you still do this? You're too foolish!"
Star's eyes reddened, her expression moved, yet helpless.
But Star also completely distanced herself from the matter. She had made it clear that Bianca acted on her own, and it had nothing to do with her.
Bianca was stunned, looking at Star in disbelief.
"Star, you..."
However, before Bianca could finish her question, Star tightly grasped her hand, comforting her.
"Bianca, I understand your intentions. I will plead with Jackson for you."
Star squeezed Bianca's hand hard, with a warning and reminder.
She wanted to tell Bianca not to be foolish.
Now that Jackson had come to settle accounts, if Bianca implicated her, they would both anger Jackson and suffer together.
This would do Bianca no good. On the contrary, if Bianca distanced herself from her, she could plead with Jackson on Bianca's behalf and calm him down.
Bianca hesitated, looking at Star as if considering whether to trust her.
Jackson chuckled coldly, "I didn't know Ms. Price had such influence with me?"
Star didn't expect Jackson to expose her on the spot. Her expression changed slightly as she looked at Jackson.
She felt Jackson's sharp gaze, as if he had seen through everything.
Star's heart tightened, her eyes moistening.
"Jackson, you..."
But Jackson seemed disgusted by the sight of her, turned away, and interrupted Star, addressing Bianca.
"Ms. Porter, think carefully before you speak. Some consequences are not something you can bear alone."
Jackson's meaning was clear: Star had no influence with him.
He wouldn't go easy on Bianca because of Star's plea.
Jackson even encouraged Bianca to put all the blame on Star.
A man with any feelings for a woman wouldn't react this way.
Even if Bianca was foolish, she knew she had been deceived and thoroughly used by Star.
She pushed Star away, gritting her teeth.
"Star, stop pretending! You still want to deceive me now? Do you think I'm a fool?"
"If it weren't for you telling me about your deep feelings for Mr. Frane, if it weren't for you constantly crying to me about how much you sacrificed for Mr. Frane and how much you loved him, would I have gone to such lengths to help you with the public opinion?"
Star stumbled back a few steps, holding onto the coffee table to avoid falling.
Her face turned pale, looking at Bianca with grievance and innocence.
"Bianca? How can you say that? I didn't say that. Jackson, I didn't."
Star looked at Jackson, shaking her head, full of grievance and injustice.
Jackson watched coldly, seemingly amused.
Star knew he didn't believe her, but she couldn't admit it.
"You're lying! Mr. Frane, don't believe her. Star did say that to me! Otherwise, why would I target Lillian when I have no grudge against her? Star just wants to be Mrs. Frane. She instructed me to do all this."
Bianca anxiously defended herself, afraid Jackson would believe Star.
Star choked up, "Bianca, you hated Lillian for helping Shirley. You said you would make her pay for opposing you, you..."
"You're talking nonsense! You told me Mr. Frane had feelings for you! You said Mr. Frane only felt guilty towards Lillian. Mr. Martin Frane liked you more and had already discussed marriage with your father."
"You hinted that if I helped you become Mrs. Frane, you would repay me in the future. That's why I foolishly helped you with all this!"
"Star, now that things have gone wrong, you want to deny it? There's no such good thing!"
Bianca's anger surged, and the slap from Oscar made her face burn even more.
She wanted Star to taste the same pain. She rushed over, grabbed Star, and slapped her.
Bianca had long, sharp nails, and the slap left a long scratch on Star's face.
Star screamed, crying. "Enough. You caused trouble, and as your friend, how could I not share the responsibility? If you say I did it, then I did it."
Star shook her head, full of disappointment and hurt, looking at Jackson with tears.
"Jackson, if this matter caused you and Lillian trouble, I'm willing to apologize to Lillian on Bianca's behalf. No matter how angry Lillian is with me, I won't say anything. Is that okay?"
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