Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!
Chapter 572: Do You Have No Shame?(Extra Story)

Chapter 572: Do You Have No Shame?(Extra Story)

"Aurora, you b*tch! You have no shame... You used every dirty trick just to climb up the ranks..."

Several women charged at her, causing Dominic, two bodyguards, and her manager to instinctively shield Aurora, afraid she might get hit or even have her face ruined.

Aurora’s face turned red with anger, but she kept reminding herself to stay calm and not act impulsively!

In a situation like this, the more she argued or fought back, the worse she would look. These women were strangers—clearly, they had come just to slander her!

Who had she offended? Besides Charlotte, who else?

Savannah had just left, and the moment Aurora stepped out, this happened. There had to be a connection. After all, her schedule was supposed to be confidential.

The women, dressed in fashionable outfits, looked furious as if Aurora had truly seduced their husbands or boyfriends.

They hurled vicious insults at her while throwing objects in her direction. Seeing this, Aurora’s manager had no choice but to call the police.

As soon as the call was made, the women exchanged glances and fled the scene in an instant.

"Those damn b*tches! Someone must’ve hired them to stir up trouble because Aurora is doing too well!" Dominic trembled with rage.

The manager shot him a warning glance. "Watch what you say. Let’s just get out of here!"

Reporters had already gathered, snapping photos non-stop, and some were even trying to push through the crowd to interview Aurora.

She wasn’t an A-list celebrity yet, but the sheer number of reporters proved that this was a setup. Someone had arranged all of this.

With Dominic and her manager shielding her, Aurora finally made it into the car. The vehicle inched forward cautiously, trying to navigate through the swarming reporters. It was almost impossible to move.

Only when they finally left NJ Company’s parking lot did Aurora breathe a sigh of relief.

Yet, her heart still felt unbearably heavy.

"Aurora, don’t let this get to you. When you rise to the top, there will always be people trying to drag you down. And besides... you’re outperforming them. Of course, they’re going to be jealous and resentful."

The manager spoke in a gentle, reassuring tone, as if afraid Aurora wouldn’t be able to handle the pressure.

Aurora nodded slightly, her expression much calmer now.

"I understand. I won’t let it bother me... But Dominic was right—this was definitely planned by someone."

"Don’t worry, I’ll inform Mr. Nelson and have him investigate. You are, after all, LXL’s top priority right now."

The manager frowned. Aurora’s voice was truly one of a kind. Mr. Nelson never really focused on female artists, but her voice had completely captivated him.

That’s why he was determined to push Aurora to become the next big star.

Any talent scout would go to great lengths to protect their most valuable artists—and Eric was no different.

The manager immediately called Eric to report what had just happened.

As expected, Eric ordered an investigation right away. However, the damage had already been done—the reporters had captured everything, and some had already leaked the footage.

Just as Eric predicted, this was a deliberate attack against Aurora. The entire incident had been filmed and posted on online forums.

To make matters worse, someone had also uploaded pictures of Aurora and Everett in a secluded rest tent, tangled up in what seemed like an intimate moment.

The images weren’t explicit, but their close physical proximity, even with clothes on, was enough to fuel the gossip mill.

Even though the photos were taken down within ten minutes, some people had already saved them and spread them on Twitter and messaging apps.

And just like that, Aurora was "trending."

When she heard the news, her face darkened with a heavy storm of emotions. She never expected that moment to be caught by someone.

That day, it had only been her and Everett in the rest tent, but she wasn’t sure if the door had been properly closed. Besides, the tent was makeshift, built with wooden poles and covered with fabric—it wouldn’t have been hard for someone to sneak a picture.

Now that it was out there, what could she do?

"Aurora, why didn’t you tell me about this? I knew Everett saved you once, but... what’s really going on between you two? Can you be honest with me?"

Back at the company’s lounge, Aurora sat on the couch, a steaming cup of coffee in her hands.

Yet, she didn’t feel its warmth at all. Instead, the air-conditioned lounge felt freezing cold.

Dominic, sensing the tension, quietly stepped away.

Aurora’s throat was painfully dry. Her chest felt unbearably tight.

This kind of scandal would only cement the rumors that she had "slept her way to the top." Her public image would take a serious hit.

"I didn’t think it would turn out like this... Everett and I have already cut ties," Aurora whispered.

She gave the manager a brief rundown of the situation. The manager frowned, her face dark with concern.

"This won’t be easy to fix. The photos are already out there."

After a few minutes of silent contemplation, the manager finally spoke.

"If Everett steps forward to clarify things—and if we can present solid evidence—there’s still a chance to turn this around."

She then turned to Aurora. "Call him. Ask him to vouch for you."

Aurora’s face turned deathly pale.

"No... I don’t want to have anything to do with him anymore, Eleanor... I know this scandal is going to ruin my reputation, but I don’t want to contact him again!"

Eleanor wore a troubled expression.

If they didn’t clear things up, some fans would inevitably turn against Aurora, growing to resent her completely.

Some might even start boycotting her music...

At that moment, Eric and John walked in. Seeing the worry on Eleanor’s face, Eric remained calm as he looked at Aurora. "We’ll take care of this. You just focus on singing."

Aurora hadn’t expected Eric to personally reassure her. She immediately stood up and bowed slightly. "Thank you, Mr. Nelson... I’m sorry for disappointing you."

Eric glanced at Eleanor. "It’s fine. Every artist faces attacks and slander. Eleanor, make sure she stays level-headed. Don’t let Aurora dwell on negativity."

Eleanor was taken aback by his concern and quickly nodded. "Of course, Mr. Nelson. Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of Aurora."

Eric gave a small nod and left without saying anything more.

In truth, he was only here because Everett had asked him to step in. Plus, Aurora was under his company’s management—he couldn’t just sit back and do nothing. He had to give her some reassurance.

"Mr. Nelson rarely goes out of his way to comfort an artist. That means he’s not angry, and he won’t blacklist you. Aurora, you need to stay strong. Don’t let Mr. Nelson down again," Eleanor said, her mood visibly improving.

Dominic entered the room as well, placing some documents Eric had passed along in front of Aurora.

"Eleanor is right. The audience sees everything. Even if no one steps up to defend you, as long as you keep producing great music, who’s going to care about an old scandal?"

"Exactly! Look at her—she was exposed as someone’s mistress before, even got slapped in public by the man’s wife. But did that stop her from becoming a top star? Sure, it’s a dark Chapter in her past, but everyone knows she was deceived."

Eleanor’s voice was gentle, and Aurora finally felt a slight sense of relief.

They were right. If she sang well and her audience loved her, who would still remember the past?