Leighton fell silent.

“Can’t think of anyone?” Stella asked.

“It’s not that,” Leighton coughed. “There are too many.”

Stella was rendered speechless.

Previously, Leighton had clashed with a somewhat influential host on a variety show. Although the host was being offensive and Leighton’s retort was praised by netizens, he was still new to the industry. The host, with his connections,

caused Leighton to lose some job opportunities and subjected him to plenty of difficulties.

Leighton’s rebellious and righteous nature made him intolerant of some people’s vile behavior, leading to many conflicts in the entertainment industry over the years. It wasn’t impossible that someone might want to take this opportunity to drag him down.

The entertainment industry was already a place with too many people competing for too few resources. The top artists monopolize over ninety percent of the resources. Taking him down could free up opportunities to benefit dozens of other artists.

After listening to several examples he provided, Stella interrupted him.” Those minor conflicts wouldn’t lead to something this serious. Is there anyone who holds a deep grudge against you, someone who might want to see you utterly ruined or driven out of the industry?”

his head.

There was no one with a deepseated

he be

anyone, just stay low for a few days. Trevor is working with the lawyer now. It should be sorted out soon. Just keep yourself safe and find a place to stay out of

“Thank my cousin for me.

called him a “silly boy”

he looked up, saw Nicole leaning against the door frame watching him. Her eyes carried a hint of complexity, and her lips

he remembered the photos of him on her phone. He averted his eyes and, maintaining his usual

resuming her

let’s go. I’ll take

and grabbed her coat to follow

mulling over Stella’s words, trying to think of anyone who

Nicole tapped him, “set your phone password

eyelid twitched.

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