Chapter 344 - Exposure of the Rumors (Part Two)

Laila waved her hand and said, "You've done a great job, even better than our original plan. Let's continue with the planned actions, and we can use the current buzz to our advantage."

"Alright." Seeing that Laila didn't blame her, Louise secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She had been worried that her unauthorized actions might upset Laila.

Laila looked at the stack of newspapers in front of her and rubbed her temples, feeling a bit overwhelmed. She was starting to regret agreeing to create a fake romance with Roy to promote the movie. While she had considered the potential impact before, she hadn't anticipated that an unexpected event would intensify the situation tenfold.

Not only in the United States but thanks to the existence of the internet, the supposed romance between the heiress and the rising Hollywood star had captivated the entire world. It seemed like everyone in the world who followed the entertainment industry knew about this incident and how their "relationship" had been "exposed" due to a violent attack by thugs.

This resulted in a worldwide frenzy, with media outlets across the globe digging deep into the incident. Consequently, the entire world came to know about Laila being mistaken for a lesbian, her supposed "bias" towards that group, and the subsequent protests and retaliatory attacks by the thugs.

The situation left countless people around the world astonished. Was this still the peaceful, prosperous, and free America they thought it was? People were being attacked for their words? Wasn't that something out of the Dark Ages?

As a result, the unfortunate police, who had just managed to escape the scrutiny of the American public, became the focus of attention for global onlookers once again, under a cloud of suspicion.

In this situation, their superiors couldn't save them either. Resignation letters flooded in, from the police chief to middle-ranking officers. Resignation for some, reassignment for others. They were caught off guard, and the savvy Republicans had already taken away the best interests of the police force.

The words of Mr. Moran Sr. had been fulfilled most absurdly, something neither Laila nor anyone else had expected. However, this incident made some high-ranking individuals take notice of the anomaly known as Laila. Who could have imagined that a Hollywood director would have so much public attention and that people all over the world would be following her every move?

What baffled Laila the most was that their fake romance, instead of being questioned, was continually supported by more and more so-called "evidence."

First and foremost was the explosive photo that had ignited the rumors. Many claimed to sense a deep, genuine love between the two, an intimacy that no one else could penetrate, making them the perfect couple.

Some even employed psychology and micro-expression analysis, using professional-sounding terms to argue that the two were indeed in a romantic relationship. They swore that this had been going on for quite some time, and their relationship had cultivated an unspoken understanding.

Laila couldn't help but chuckle at such assertions. How could anyone deduce all of that from a single photograph? Unspoken understanding? They had known each other for two or three years and had been collaborating on films. If they hadn't developed some understanding by now, would it be possible at all?

Some media outlets began delving into Roy's background, highlighting his tragic childhood as a testament to his resilience and refusal to bow to fate. His story of being discovered by Laila on the streets became a fairytale-like plot that countless young boys and girls, yearning for a wonderful love story, hoped for.

A princess finds a destined prince on the streets, and together, they achieve a Hollywood miracle. What a legendary couple they were!

Some even speculated that Laila had fallen in love with Roy the first time she saw him on the streets. Why else would she have picked him out of everyone else, brought him to Hollywood, and given him so many acting opportunities?

These arguments gained popularity, and even those who were aware that it was all a fabricated rumor found them reasonable. Perhaps they hadn't created a rumor but instead brought a real incident to light!

Laila was exasperated by these developments. If she weren't the main character, she might have found some of these seemingly logical arguments acceptable. However, she was deeply entangled in this mess, and she had neither the energy nor the inclination to enjoy the spectacle.

Amid all this chaos, Laila swore that this would be the last time she would involve herself in a fake romance plan. Regardless of the benefits or the attention it might attract in the future, she would never subject herself to this absurd situation again! It was just too painful! The entire world was crafting a beautiful love story for her, and she, the person involved, was excluded from it!

Fortunately, there were some benefits to the rumors. The most significant benefit was that the old Lesbian rumors surrounding her had completely disappeared, forgotten by the masses. Compared to a princess with a harem, the story of a princess and her prince was much more appealing, wasn't it?

Now that things had come to this point, Laila realized that it was unlikely for her to extricate herself from the situation. She would have to grit her teeth and play along. If she got embroiled in trouble and failed to promote her film, she wouldn't even know where to cry!

"There are many media outlets and TV programs requesting interviews with you now," said Demi, her secretary, who wouldn't have brought the invitations to Laila in the past. However, the boss needed more exposure opportunities for the movie promotion, so Demi filtered out some unsuitable requests and handed the list to Laila.

"Who's on the list? Let me take a look." Laila received the list from her secretary, and unsurprisingly, she saw invitations from the most popular talk shows and programs, as well as interview requests from some influential newspapers and magazines.

In the past, she usually sought collaborations with media outlets associated with the Moran family. This time, she needed as much exposure as possible, so she wasn't picky about where the interviews would take place. As long as they had a high impact and large readership, she would go for them, and she could also use this opportunity to shed the label of "keeping the wealth in the family."

After selecting a few names from the list, Laila circled them with a pen and said, "Let's start with these. We can decide on the rest later. Arrange them, but limit it to a maximum of two interviews per day. Ideally, they should be conducted at the filming location. I need to catch up with the shooting schedule, and I can't stay at the company any longer."

Demi took the list, nodded solemnly, and said, "Don't worry, BOSS, I know how to handle it." With this level of determination, it was clear that Laila had successfully cultivated her secretary into the kind of assistant she needed.