Ch. 2176..2180

Chapter 2176

Decker's gaze flashed as he explained, "I've invested in film and television projects in Westchester before, and | happened to know the variety show that his girlfriend is joining."

Master Rockwell gave him a suspicious look but did not pursue the topic. He said instead, "Do you think Roland feels deeply for his girlfriend?"

Decker's eyes flashed darkly at the thought of Roland being with Isabel, and he replied, "Roland has never been close to women, and Isabel is his first girlfriend. He even threatened Clarice before not to suppress his girlfriend. In my opinion, he likes her very much."

Master Rockwell sneered. "That makes things easier."

Decker asked in confusion, "What are you planning, Dad?"

"I'll use his girlfriend and force him to return the shares he took from you."

Decker's expression tightened. "What are you planning to do to Isabel?"

Master Rockwell frowned crossly. "I’m not going after your woman. What are you worried about?"

Decker quickly schooled his expression and explained casually, "I'm not worried. I'm just curious about what you're going to do to

her. Master Rockwell narrowed his deep eyes and smiled. ‘There are many ways to deal with an actress."

Besides going home this weekend, Isabel also had to film for The Wonders.

After staying at home for a day, Isabel arrived at the recording site on Sunday morning accompanied by Roland. She told Roland to go back first and pick her up at night. Then, she entered the set.

Some of the segments were similar to the previous ones. The director of the program also started taking care of her again, and the other guests were also polite to her, most likely because Clarice stopped suppressing her.

The day filled with filming passed by quickly.

When it was almost dark in the evening, the recording ended on time.

After saying goodbye to Liz and a few other guests and staff Isabel was familiar with, she jogged out of the set. Alow-key and luxurious black car appeared in her line of sight in the open-air parking lot.

Roland stepped out of the car before she could approach.

It was late winter now, and the wind was cold and biting.

Isabel only wore a thin sweater.

Roland quickly stepped in front of her, took off his long coat, and wrapped it around her body.

He frowned and said unhappily, "Why didn’t you wear a coat?"

Isabel felt the heat coming from his coat and smiled at him. "I'd only be outside for a while, so | didn't want to wear one." Roland did not say anything else. He took her hand and pulled her into the car.

Just then, two paparazzi hiding in the shadows took a clear picture of their intimate figures.

Isabel did not notice. When she got in the car, she was pulled to Roland's side and could only press against his shoulder. Roland wrapped an arm around her.

The car drove in the direction of the airport.

Roland had work tomorrow, and Isabel had no plans for the near future, so she would go back with him.

The car soon arrived at the airport.

After clearing the security checkpoint, they found a nice restaurant inside to eat, and then it was time to board.

Isabel fell asleep not long after the plane took off and slept until they landed in Southboro.

She was awoken by the announcement.

Roland sat next to her. When he saw her wake up, he casually rubbed her head.

Isabel was still a bit dazed and thought that they would hurry back home after getting off the plane so she could sleep more. Soon, the plane landed smoothly.

Roland took out his phone and answered a call.

Isabel also casually turned off flight mode. At that moment, she heard Roland's gloomy voice say, "What did you say?" She instinctively looked at him.

He was also looking at her, and his eyes were filled with concern.

Isabel asked uneasily, "What happened?"

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Roland fell silent. "It's nothing.

He turned to say to the person on the phone, "It doesn’t matter what method you use. Deal with it immediately."

Isabel was puzzled when her own phone rang.

It was from Amanda.

She casually picked up the phone. "What’s up, Amanda?"

Amanda's voice shouted anxiously on the phone, "What have you been doing? Why haven't you been picking up my calls?" Isabel frowned. "I just got off the plane. What happened?"

Roland, who was right beside her, heard her words and looked at her with a tense expression.

Before he could speak, Amanda said to Isabel over the phone, "The Internet right now is full of dirt on you about you living off a rich man. | searched everywhere for help, but | couldn't suppress the news. It seems all those marketing accounts are being controlled. | approached several accounts who usually have a good relationship with me, but they didn't dare to clear your name either. Hurry up and ask Roland for help. If you don't suppress the news, your career will be completely ruined!"

Dirt on her about living off a rich man?

When did she live off a rich man?

Isabel felt dumbfounded.

"| got it." After saying that, she hung up the phone and was just about to open her social media app. However, Roland suddenly grabbed her phone. "It's time to get off the plane. Let's talk when we get back." His voice was gentle.

The airline crew opened the cabin door at that moment.

Isabel hummed and walked out together with him.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she stepped out, a voice called out beside her. "Isabel Ross? It’s Isabel Ross!" "Oh my god, it's Isabel Ross! She's in Southboro!"

‘The man beside her must be the person currently in charge of Rockwell Corporation, right? She went through a lot of trouble getting together with him. Since he came to Southboro, of course she has to follow him."

Their comments became more and more cutting.

Isabel suddenly realized that she forgot to wear a mask and hat when she got off the plane.

She quickly stepped forward.

The people chased after her and took pictures of her with their phones.

Isabel frowned.

At that moment, Roland held her in his arms and pressed her face to his chest.

He did not say anything. He just protected her tightly and took her out of the airport without stopping.

Isabel's sight was pitch black, and the sound of camera shutters and footsteps chasing after her kept ringing in her ears.

Those passers-by seemed to surround her.

She did not know how Roland got her out.

When she could see again, she was already sitting in the car with him.

His bodyguard and assistant, Marcus, came to pick them up.

After getting into the car, Roland held her hand tightly and said in a cold voice, "Drive." The driver quickly started the car and shook off the people who chased after them. Isabel pursed her lips and took out her phone.

"Isabel." Roland stopped her.

Isabel knew that Roland did not want her to see. She smiled at him and said, "I’m fine. | just want to know what's going on." Roland pursed his lips. "No matter what happens, I'll take care of it."

"Mm. | believe you."

Then, she opened her social media app.

On the first, second, and third places of the trending list was news about her.

 

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The first was: Isabell Ross’ ex is her current boyfriend's uncle.

The second was: Isabell Ross hooks up with the new person in charge of Rockwell Corporation. The third was: Isabell Ross’ new love affair.

The third trending search was not as hot as the first and second. Judging by the time, the first one went viral first, followed by the second one.

Isabel frowned and clicked on the article.

A paparazzi camped outside the recording venue for The Wonders and took a very high-definition video of Roland coming to pick her up, putting his coat on her, and hugging her in the car.

The netizens commenting on the video were very rational, and most of them were just exchanging gossip.

Then, someone recognized Roland and exposed his identity. There was also a series of marketing accounts who commented strangely: Isabel Ross is the best when it comes to methods. It's no wonder there wasn't any gossip about her with male celebrities for so many years. It's because she devoted herself to clinging to rich men. We should congratulate her for successfully getting Roland Rockwell, the new head of Rockwell Corporation.

At that point, there were still many people who were unhappy with those accounts. Isabel's fans got angrier and scolded those accounts for being jealous of her.

However, an account that replied to Isabel's fan caused a sensation.

That account picked out the top comment made by a fan and replied to it: [Heh, if he was the only one she hooked up with, then I'd definitely envy and be jealous of her, but...]

The fan scolded him: [But what? If you can’t come up with anything, then get lost!]

The other netizens watching the show also flocked up.

[But what? Go on, you can't just keep us hanging.]

[I'll send you a razor blade if you don't continue.]

[Does Isabel have other secrets?]

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The marketing account replied with a picture not long after, most likely because he was forced by the other netizens.

In the photo, a sweet and tender-looking Isabel sat intimately with a handsome young man. Their fingers were intertwined. It was clear that they were a couple.

This young man was completely different from Isabel's current boyfriend.

It was none other than her ex, Decker!

Isabel could not help but clench her fists when she saw this.

She deleted all their photos after breaking up with Decker that year! He was the only one who could have distributed them!

As the netizens started to dig, it did not take long for someone to reveal Decker's identity, the previous head of Rockwell Corporation, Roland's uncle.

All the netizens were shocked.

Even Isabel's fans were silent.

Another wave of marketing accounts launched another connotation-filled comment.

| heard that Roland only became the head of Rockwell Corporation not long ago, and Isabel only got together with her boyfriend easily. Does she like being Rockwell Corporation’s boss’ woman?]

That photo of Isabel and her ex-boyfriend looks like it was from many years ago. Her eyes looked so clear in the photo. She shouldn't have entered the entertainment circle back then. How did she get involved with a rich family like the Rockwells? | heard that there are institutions that specialize in training high-class ‘noble’ ladies. | wonder if Isabel has anything to do with those institutions.]

| was once curious how such a fearless person like Isabel got a foothold in the entertainment circle. Now, it seems clear. She’s not afraid of anything because she has the Rockwell family behind her.]

bes!) Those words set off wave after wave.

The netizens who were just watching the show and who spoke for Isabel earlier turned their backs. They began to mock her for being a fake socialite who was specially trained to hook up with rich young men. They also said she used to be an escort, etcetera.

Isabel offended many people in the circle, and those people also stood up and started to crusade against her indignantly.

For example, a male star who Isabel made to eat his own words miserably on a live broadcast said: [I told you all she wasn’t a good person, but you didn’t believe me.]

The netizens who ridiculed and scolded him before began to comfort him, and some even began to apologize to him.

Seeing how the netizens were starting to mock her, Isabella also uploaded a post saying: [I really didn't steal her resources.]

 

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The netizens who used to help Isabel scold her also began to comfort her. [Isabella, we misunderstood you. Your IQ really can’t compete with hers.]

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In short, everywhere Isabel looked, words scolding and mocking her.

Among her friends, only Triss spoke up for her. [Isabel isn't like that. | believe in her.]

Then, a large number of people mocked and scolded Triss.

Some of Isabel's fans who continued to defend her were also drowned out by the netizens’ ridicule. Isabel felt dizzy after she finished seeing all this.

She imagined being scolded before, but not by the entire Internet. Furthermore, they called her an escort, a fake lady, and even a high-class hooker...

Her anger stuck in her throat. Just as she wanted to make a post to clarify and vent, Marcus, who was sitting in the passenger seat, took a phone call. After the call ended, he anxiously looked at Roland and said, "Young Master Rockwell, Rockwell Corporation's stocks have fallen. The vice president wants to convene an emergency shareholders meeting."

Isabel's eyelid twitched.

Roland's expression tightened as he said in an unhappy tone, "All right. We'll talk about it at home." Marcus glanced at Isabel and turned back around, pursing his lips.

Roland held her hand again and asked gently, "Have you finished reading?”

"Mm."

"Then don't look anymore." He tried to take the phone from her hand.

Isabel gripped the phone and refused to let go.

"Isabel?"

She pursed her lips and said, "Don't worry. | just want to make a post to clarify.”

Roland saw that her expression did not look too bad and let go of her hand.

Isabel cropped many pictures and uploaded them to a post. [ I’ve remembered all the people who slandered me.]

Under the caption were screenshots of the posts of those who deliberately slandered her as an escort, a lady trained by ‘special’ institutes, and so on made by the marketing accounts.

As soon as she made the post, a wave of netizens poured into the comment section. [Are you going to ask your boyfriend to deal with them?]

[Haha! Everyone, run away!]

[Isabel, you said that you were slandered, but do you have proof?]

[I liked you for so many years, but | didn’t expect you to just be a hooker!]

[You slept with the uncle and then the nephew. Don't you feel disgusted?] [eee]

Isabel closed her eyes and forced herself not to look at those comments. Then, she made another post. [Decker Rockwell, you despicable, shameless dog!]

She was not a fool. It was clear that what happened today was someone trying to scheme against her.

She never thought that Decker would use their photos from so long ago and slander her to go against Roland!

What a shameless person!

After making that post, Isabel turned off her phone.

She needed to calm down and think about countermeasures.

One of her hands was still held by Roland. He looked at her with a deep frown.

Isabel took a deep breath and tried her best to say in a relaxed tone, "I’m fine. You go deal with Rockwell Corporation first."

Decker made it clear that he was using her to deal with Roland, and Rockwell Corporation's stocks had fallen. She did not know how the company was doing now.

 

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"lll take you home first."

"No need. You go to Rockwell Corporation. I'll go back by myself."

The seaside villa was far away, but Rockwell Corporation was located just past the downtown area from the airport. Roland did not say anything and just held her hand tightly.

Only when the car was almost at the door did he say to her," Rest well. I'll deal with the matters online."

Isabel was just about to answer him when he wrapped his arms around her body.

He bowed his head, kissed her on the lips, and whispered, " Trust me.”

Isabel's stifled mood lightened slightly as she smiled." Okay."

She got out of the car and watched him get back into the car and head downtown. Then, she turned around and walked into the villa.

The villa was still the same as before, both inside and outside.

However, Martha most likely read what happened on the Internet. She walked out of the house just as Isabel entered the front door.

She looked at Isabel with a somewhat complicated gaze. Isabel thought about her past with Decker which was revealed online and frowned. Would Martha mind her past with Decker...?

Just as her mood became complicated, Martha walked up to her and took her hand. "Isabel, the people online are all saying nonsense. Just ignore them. | cooked you something delicious, so come eat while it's hot."

Her voice was as gentle as her expression.

Isabel was relieved and could not help but say, "Martha, it's true that Decker was my ex, but | broke up with him more than five years ago."

She had not even met Roland back then.

Martha smiled. "I've known you for a long time and know your temperament and character, Isabel. | knew at a glance that those comments online were deliberately trying to harm you. | can’t possibly believe them."

Isabel was relieved again and hummed with a smile.

At the same time.

In a carthat was driving to Rockwell Corporation.

Roland sat in the back, holding his phone and reading the bubbling discussions online. Isabel's news was still trending, and the two posts she just made also went viral. There was still an overwhelming amount of ridicule and scolding.

The comment section of her post scolding Decker was filled with mockery.

[Oh, is someone upset?]

(Why are you scolding your previous keeper? He didn't do anything wrong.] | guess the photo of her and her ex-bankroller was probably released by him.]

Heh, if | was him, I'd be more ruthless. She dumped him and then went to his nephew instead. Who would be able to stand that?]

| didn't think that she was such a person. | need to go wash my eyes. | can't be a fan of a high-class hooker like her!]

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After reading for a while, Roland put down his phone with a dark expression and instructed Marcus on the passenger seat, "Find a PR firm and suppress all of Isabel's news."

Marcus hesitated and said, "Young Master, Ms. Ross’ matters are causing a sensation now. It might be counterproductive to suppress the news all at once." i

Roland closed his eyes and said gloomily, "Do as | say." Whether or not the news was suppressed, Isabel would be mocked and scolded. What he wanted was for her not to see such abuse. That way, her mood should be better.

In the Rockwell residence.