Chapter 257: Chapter 257: Cousin, Why Are You Here?
Ivana’s indifference made Susan particularly angry: "Truly shameless, the Heston family is disgusted by you, like seeing flies and maggots in a dung pit. You still have the nerve to deceive everyone, it’s really embarrassing to bring this to the TV station."
Susan unleashed her venomous words to humiliate Ivana, not believing that Ivana had just called Isaac. She dialed Isaac right after Ivana and couldn’t get through.
This meant that Isaac was on a call all along.
There aren’t so many coincidences in the world; Ivana just happened to get through, and she couldn’t.
Susan believed Ivana was deceiving her to intimidate her into giving up the recording studio.
Ivana was simply playing her for a fool.
Susan cursed so much that her mouth was dry, so she turned to grab a bottle of mineral water to drink. She wasn’t leaving; she wanted to stay and watch Ivana’s joke.
What if Ms. Zhao called security? Susan wasn’t afraid; she planned to have security go find the executive president of Calyx Television, and if Ms. Zhao dared to fire her, she’d have security kick Ms. Zhao and Ivana out together.
Susan’s thoughts were fanciful, and when she heard footsteps outside, a smug smile appeared on her face.
Security had arrived.
However.
What Susan saw wasn’t security, but Isaac, which made her stutter a bit: "Cou... cousin... why are you here?"
Isaac seemed not to notice Susan, his eyes filled with concern as he looked at Ivana: "Ivana, I heard someone bullied you, who has the guts to bully you? I will help you get revenge."
Allen had called Isaac, telling him that Ivana was bullied at Calyx Television; the recording studio was occupied, and the other party was extremely arrogant, claiming to be Isaac’s relative, using Isaac to pressure Ivana.
Allen was very angry, sarcastically implying that Isaac had such trashy relatives. He even challenged that if Isaac didn’t help Ivana, their friendship would be over.
Isaac was at Calyx Television, and after receiving Allen’s call, he immediately promised not to let Ivana suffer any grievance. What trashy relatives? Bullying Ivana right under his nose?
Didn’t they know how much he valued Ivana?
Ivana faced Isaac’s eyes filled with concern and a fiery determination, taken aback. She had called Allen only out of a sense of trying her luck, hoping Isaac would not make things difficult for Ms. Zhao considering Allen was her partner.
But unexpectedly, Allen told Ivana that Isaac was at Calyx Television and assured her by patting his chest that he would definitely have Isaac come and support her.
Ivana wasn’t counting on Isaac to support her; she only hoped Isaac wouldn’t blame Ms. Zhao for Susan’s sake.
Ivana didn’t expect Isaac to care so much about her, even if his words suddenly moved her a bit. But would Isaac still say the same when he saw Susan?
Ms. Zhao and Director Arnold were completely shocked. This wasn’t a simple acquaintance; looking at Isaac, it was clearly not just a casual meeting but rather someone he cared about... being bullied, he looked ready to punch someone.
Ms. Zhao wasn’t familiar with Isaac, not knowing him much, thinking men liking women was very normal.
Director Arnold didn’t think so; Isaac was infamous in the industry for his fiery temper, regardless of looking for someone with a great body or a fairy-like beauty, those who provoked him got nothing but bad results. Several even tried using their looks to seduce Isaac for better resources, only to be publicly admonished by him.
This was the first time Isaac was so concerned about a woman.
Susan’s eyes widened, unable to believe it; Ivana? Since when did Isaac become so familiar with Ivana? Affectionately calling her Ivana?
Helping Ivana get revenge? Has Isaac gone crazy?
Ivana was abandoned by Zachary, a filthy wretch! She even bore a bastard child, wasn’t Isaac disgusted? And yet he interacts with such a woman? Affectionately calling her Ivana in front of everyone?
Susan’s face turned dark, about to explode with anger.
"Cousin." Susan shouted loudly, as if reminding Isaac.
Isaac turned his head and finally saw Susan, puffing up in anger, cheeks turning red, with slightly moist eyes as if she had suffered a great grievance.
At this sight, everyone’s hearts leapt into their throats; though on the surface, Isaac seemed to have a good relationship with Ivana, in front of his cousin, what would he do?
Surely he wouldn’t criticize his cousin, right? After all, she was family.
Isaac remained expressionless: "Why are you still here?"
Hearing Isaac not blaming Susan, everyone’s eyes flashed in understanding; cousins were indeed treated differently. Family ties.
Susan also thought so, coquettishly saying: "Young Master Vaughn’s MV hasn’t been completed! These two women insist on taking my recording studio. I explained the reason to them, asking them to go to another studio, but they wouldn’t listen, insisting I give it up for them, especially Ivana, relying on knowing you, saying unpleasant things in the studio to humiliate me. She also said..."
Everyone was stunned; how could Susan twist the truth like this?
Director Arnold saw Susan speaking such lies as if they were true, with an "I’m so wronged, everyone is bullying me" pitiful look.
Director Arnold shook his head internally; this woman really knew how to act in front of Isaac. If she put these skills in the MV, it wouldn’t be taking so long to film.
Ivana remained silent, looking at Susan’s performance with cold eyes.
Ms. Zhao couldn’t help but interrupt: "You’re lying, that’s not the truth."
Isaac didn’t turn his head to ask Ms. Zhao what the truth was. He seemed not to hear Ms. Zhao’s words and continued asking Susan: "What else did she say?"
Susan was overjoyed inside, think her cousin believed her; she was very clever.
Susan continued to act wronged: "She also said... she slept with you, that all it takes is one call, and you would come over to support her. Cousin, you’ve been used by Ivana."
Director Arnold and the staff almost couldn’t help but spray out all the water in their mouths.
When did Ivana ever say she slept with Isaac?
A rightful female entrepreneur, in Susan’s mouth, became a conniving bed-warmer.
Susan’s imagination was vast, and her tactics vicious!
It was over, Ivana was finished, her reputation ruined.
No matter how much Isaac liked Ivana, no man could tolerate the conniving bed-warmer Susan described.
Director Arnold’s lips moved a bit, wanting to tell Isaac the truth but couldn’t say it; this matter shouldn’t come from his mouth first, lest he offend people.
Director Arnold glanced at Ivana anxiously, urging her internally, just say something already! As long as you stand up and counter Susan. If Isaac asks, I can support you, tell the truth to Isaac.
Ivana pursed her lips and showed no intention of speaking.
Director Arnold felt like he was more anxious than the emperor in a hurry, driving the eunuchs crazy.
Ms. Zhao felt Susan was just a venomous scorpion wrapped in the guise of the Heston family’s noble beauty, a female rogue.