Lucas's surgery lasted for a long time. Eva asked Brenda to go home so that she and Cathy could discuss the countermeasure.

Once Brenda walked out of their sight, the two women started their discussion in low voices.

Eva said, "This might be a great opportunity. Before such a large amount of money, Brenda will have to submit herself to President Wood."

Cathy hesitated. "Terry and Brenda have seen each other. Haven't you asked for ten million from the man in the name of Brenda? I mean, what if Terry is willing to pay for..."

Eva answered, "Last time, Brenda saved Mr. Lloyd's son. I took the chance in time and told the man that Brenda sent me to ask him for the money. He didn't ask much and signed the check. The situation is different this time. Also, do you think a big shot like Mr. Lloyd will fall for Brenda?"

"Let's hope so. President Wood is a cash cow. We must please him well. Brenda should blame herself for being unlucky. President Wood has mentioned her several times in front of me. It seems that he wants her very much."

Brenda had no idea what Cathy and Eva had been discussing behind her back.

She got into a taxi and kept silent all the way.

When it was time to pay the fare, she took out her purse and found that she got less than one hundred yuan on her.

She had only several hundred yuan in her bank account and credit card bills to pay. Due to the accident, an incalculable amount of compensation was coming after her.

Brenda thought that she was probably the poorest person in the entire showbiz.

But things should not have become like this.

Back in the film school, she was the prettiest girl and the most talented student recognized by her teachers.

If only those accidents had not happened to her...

Brenda forced herself to stop thinking.

And she told herself that she would get it through no matter how.

But before Brenda could think of anything to do, the next day, a group of reporters blocked her in front of the Shine Media's building.

Shine Media was the largest entertainment company in the local showbiz, and Cathy Studio was owned by it.

"Brenda, I heard that the accident yesterday was caused by your feud with Lucas, is that right?"

"Rumor has it that the accident is retaliatory as you tried to sleep with Lucas, and he refused it. Is that true?"

"Was it because that you've fallen in love with a wealthy businessman, and Lucas was unwilling to let go of you that you deliberately threw hot oil over him?"

All kinds of slander came crashing down on Brenda's head.

The crowd grew bigger and bigger. If the accident had not happened, Brenda would not have known that so many reporters actually knew her name.

She was like someone who had stirred up a hornet's nest and got sieged by those wasps.

She could do nothing but remain silent. No matter what response she gave, it would only intensify the storm.

"It's also been said that you and Terry, the supreme president of the Lloyd Global Group, are so close that you once shared a room. Is that true?"

Suddenly, a particularly shrill voice from one of the reporters came out. Except for Brenda, the rest of the people on the scene were shocked at the question.

Terry, the legendary ascetic Mr. Lloyd. No woman had ever been rumored to have an affair with him.

Terry was one of the top figures in Dragon City and a business magnate who could influence the global economy. His background was noble, and his skills were superb.

Thinking of the man's noble and arrogant appearance, Brenda became worried that the gossip would negatively impact Terry.

She eventually opened her mouth to deny it, "That's not true!"

Unexpectedly, that reporter, like an annoying mosquito, immediately asked further, "Miss Shaw, you didn't respond to our previous questions but this one about Mr. Lloyd. Does that mean that you're trying to cover something up and that you and Mr. Lloyd indeed have a special relationship?"

At this moment, Brenda had only one thought on her mind.

It did not matter how much dirty water these people were trying to throw at her as long as Terry would not get involved.

"I..." There were countless words stuck in Brenda's throat, and she became more and more anxious.

"If you're that curious, why don't you come over and ask me?" A mellow, frosty male voice sounded at this moment.

Brenda turned back abruptly and saw Terry standing nearby with a group of people around him.

Terry, standing upright in the middle of the crowd, gave off an innate noble, proud vibe.