Chapter 21

Chapter 21: Whispers and Distractions

The announcement from the official team had barely settled when a new wave of excitement swept through the netizens. The image of V on set, immersed in his role as the main lead for an upcoming drama, dominated the headlines, pushing aside the previous rumors like yesterday's news.

Conversations buzzed with anticipation and speculation. Fans and critics alike dissected every detail, from the plot hints to the potential co-stars, eagerly awaiting more information about V's latest venture.

Meanwhile, Rose was engrossed in her own world, the looming specter of her upcoming exams overshadowing the celebrity gossip. She had spoken to V, who had reassured her that the dating rumors would soon be a thing of the past. Trusting his words, she had shifted her focus back to her studies, determined to give her best performance in the tests that lay ahead.

However, fate had other plans. The next day, Rose's sister Sam thrust a magazine in front of her, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Look at this," she said, pointing to the headline about Nova's company clearing up the misunderstanding regarding the dating rumors.

Rose's eyes widened in surprise. She hadn't expected the issue to be resolved so quickly, let alone the public's swift acceptance of the clarification. As she pondered over the news, Sam's voice pulled her back to reality.

"People are already speculating about who will be V's leading lady," Sam said, her voice tinged with curiosity.

Rose heard the words, but they barely registered. She was well aware of the nature of V's profession; acting alongside a female co-star was par for the course. She had braced herself for such developments from the moment she had decided to enter into a relationship with him.

In the days that followed, life got busier for everyone. The trainees immersed themselves in their respective pursuits, chasing after their dreams with renewed vigor. Rose, too, found herself caught up in the whirlwind of exams and preparations, the gossip and rumors fading into the background as she focused on her academic goals.

Yet, even as they moved on with their lives, the world around them continued to buzz with speculation and intrigue. And as the days turned into weeks, one thing became clear: in the world of entertainment, where rumors and scandals were as common as the air they breathed, the only constant was change.