Chapter 140: Mom

Manhattan Center, TP Building, link music office.

Miss Eva crossed her fingers and thought silently for a moment.

Then she pressed the intercom button on her desk phone and, after the call started, told her assistant to contact multiple media outlets discreetly and urge Link to come forward and apologize publicly, making as much noise as possible.

The assistant was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding the meaning behind her boss's words, and asked if she had misspoken.

She knew the relationship between her boss and Link. At this time, following those people to put pressure on Link, could it be another workplace struggle, with the two only being friendly on the surface but stabbing each other in the back?

Miss Eva didn't explain much, but asked her assistant to convey a message to the outside world through the media: even if Link hadn't done anything wrong, he must come forward and apologize. If he didn't apologize, he wouldn't have a place in America.

The assistant's scalp tingled as she listened, feeling that workplace struggles were too scary. She didn't dare ask more questions and quickly contacted the media to arrange what her boss had instructed.

"Link, let's see how leisurely you can be from now on."

Miss Eva smiled faintly, put down the phone, and stood by the floor-to-ceiling window with a coffee cup in hand, quietly looking at the people below the building.

A blue satin shirt, a black skirt, high heels, and her curvaceous figure reflected in the glass, more beautiful than the Empire State Building in the distance.

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After Link's speech was reported by the media, Oscar-winning black actors Jamie Foxx and Forest Whitaker, and famous actor Isaiah Washington publicly expressed their disappointment with Link's speech.

Rappers P. Diddy, JAY-Z, Notorious B.I.G., and Busta Rhymes also expressed through various channels that Link should apologize.

Because these people were famous and their voices were too loud, many people who originally supported Link didn't dare to speak up anymore, which led to the media and the internet being filled with voices demanding Link to apologize.

For a time, Link became the target of public criticism.

"Link, I heard you're in big trouble."

Selena called and shouted.

"You seem excited?"

Link said while eating breakfast.

"No, just a little bit. When you become a bad boy too, Catherine and Mandy won't force me to study anymore."

Selena said happily.

Link shook his head, "How's the practice going for the song I wrote for you last time?"

"That song is a bit difficult, I'm still practicing. I'll probably release it as a single in June. Once the single is out, I'll be a singer too. You, me, and Taylor, we can sing together on stage, it's so great."

Selena laughed.

Listening to her carefree laughter, Link's mood also brightened.

Then Catherine took the phone and talked for a while, telling him not to be too anxious, that things had already happened, so he should face them bravely. No matter what decision he made, everyone would support him.

Link said he was fine.

After hanging up the phone, he saw Taylor slowly coming down the stairs, wearing glasses, her hair disheveled, dressed in a cotton T-shirt, jeans, and slippers, completely without makeup, her head lowered as she walked, humming a tune, her fingers still tapping out the rhythm.

Seeing her come down but not head straight to the dining room, but instead walk outside, Link asked, "Taylor, where are you going?"

Taylor stopped, looked back, and then walked towards the dining room.

Link handed her the milk, "How's the songwriting going?"

"Pretty good, I wrote two more."

Taylor picked up the milk glass and drank half of it in one gulp, white milk stains on her lips, which she licked off with her tongue.

"Are they songs scolding me?"

"You said you didn't care."

Taylor shrugged.

Link sweated a little. He was just guessing, but it turned out to be true.

"Am I that bad?"

"Isn't that the truth? Why use a questioning tone?"

Taylor blinked in confusion.

Link covered his forehead, foreseeing that when these songs were released in the future, he would probably become the number one scumbag in the industry.

"Honey, we also have some wonderful things between us, right? Why not write some good ones?"

Link pushed the jam towards her and said.

"Do we? How come I don't remember? I only remember someone always bullying me, no matter how I resist, it's useless. I'm like a princess in distress, falling into the hands of a demon. The demon oppresses and humiliates me every day, wanting me to obey, but I vow to never surrender. In the end, my soul turns into an angel and eliminates the demon. What do you think of this song?"

Taylor said while eating a sandwich.

"I understand. Wonderful things can't inspire your creativity, but bad things can. To help you create, I don't mind turning into a demon and bullying you every day."

Link flicked her forehead.

Ah~

Taylor covered her forehead and glared at him angrily, "You really hit me?"

"Did inspiration strike? Do you want me to flick you again?"

"Jerk, I'm going to fight you."

Taylor grabbed a fork from the table and pounced on him.

Mrs. Mandy hurried to the villa. The public opinion outside was fierce, and she was worried that Link would be nervous and anxious, so she wanted to come and comfort him.

However, when she arrived at the villa's door, she heard laughter and playful noises coming from inside.

She glanced into the dining room and saw the two of them rolling on the carpet and kissing, playing happily while kissing.

Mrs. Mandy shook her head, her worries were unnecessary.

Just as she went out, she met Mrs. Andrea coming in and asked where Taylor and Link were. She pointed to the dining room. Mrs. Andrea went in and took a look, then came out with a speechless expression.

"The situation is so bad, isn't your company worried at all?"

Mrs. Andrea asked.

"Worrying is useless. All we can do now is wait."

Mrs. Mandy sat down and poured a cup of black tea for Mrs. Andrea with the teapot.

"Wait for what?"

"Link hasn't done anything wrong or illegal. He shouldn't be blamed. Of course, what we're waiting for is fairness."

Mrs. Mandy smiled.

Mrs. Andrea shook her head. Although Link didn't make any racially discriminatory remarks when answering reporters' questions, he implied that Kanye and others' arrogance and domineering were related to the black president. This kind of accusation was obviously a bit of an overreaction.

The African-American community had just sent one of their own to the White House and was feeling proud. Hearing him say that, they would naturally be dissatisfied.

Mrs. Andrea didn't think this matter would be easily resolved.

"Mom!"

Taylor came out of the dining room, adjusting her clothes and hair.

Mrs. Andrea was furious. Taylor had only lived with Link for half a month and had already turned into a wild girl. She knew she shouldn't have taken Taylor to Miami for the music festival. If they hadn't gone to Miami and hadn't met Link, there wouldn't be so many troubles now.

She glared at Link, who came out from behind, always feeling that this guy was a bit superfluous.

(End of Chapter)