The Returning Ex

Chapter 1447 Money Talks

While they waited for the match to start, Cindy asked, “What did you say to Hannah?”

Ian answered, “Not a lot. Just asked her to tell the truth about what happened. We can’t take the blame for someone’s mistake. And I won’t let them bully you.”

After they finished their match, Ian and Cindy went online to take a look at the comments. The new statement didn’t help much, though the netizens were starting to take sides. Cindy browsed through the comments, and the only silver lining was the netizens had toned down on the insults. Some of the more rational ones were waiting for the truth to surface. Thanks to Ian’s reputation, some of them were willing to believe Hannah.

Ian looked at Cindy. “Alright, let’s stop this and keep playing.”

“Sure.” Cindy nodded.

It was really affecting the mood, so she would rather play games. After a couple of matches, Cindy’s phone rang. She was surprised to see that it was an unknown caller, though it was a local call. Ian saw the number as well, but he kept quiet.

about her number, since it might be leaked. If that was true, this could be a harassment call. She refused to pick it up the first time, but then the caller called again. In the end,

a moment before answering,

furrowed. I don’t recognize

he mouthed, ‘That’s Linda’s

jaw dropped. I see. She cleared her throat and said somberly, “What is it? Did something

“No. It’s just that I saw the news online. And I want

It’s not your fault. You

even stopped her in the first place, but Linda only gave her assistant a

must be affecting you guys, right? Sorry about it. I can’t

is ignore it.” Cindy wondered if she should tell the assistant about it, and in the end, she said, “You be careful though. Linda must be upset about the whole thing. She might vent

assistant was quiet for a

talk before hanging up. After she put her phone down, she clicked her tongue. “Man, what sh*t luck must she