When she returned to the ballroom again, Winnie heard a number of hushed discussions.
"I think I just saw Winnie, why is she here too?"
"Wasn't she in a couple of Mr. Bennett plays, I guess because of that."
"My God, she really still dare to come ah, to I am her words, long ago withdrew from the circle without face, how
she stayed in the entertainment industry."
"Yeah, at the time, those pictures, although they didn't get out, they were all over the place. That shit with her and
Chassell, it really got out in the open, and I don't know what she was thinking."
"And I tell you, it is said that she still had a boyfriend at that time, and her boyfriend finally broke up with her
because of this incident."
"She had a boyfriend at that time? This is the first time I've heard of this, who was her boyfriend, in the circle?"
"I don't think so, I'm not sure exactly, I've heard it all from others."
"Right, which man can accept this kind of it, divided or good, otherwise look at her all day long and remembered
those photos of things, how diabolical ah."
Just then, someone saw Winnie standing not far away, and they passed glances, and the talk gradually died down
and went to other places.
Winnie picked up the champagne from the side, tilted her head and drank it down.
At that moment, Aarav came over and patted Winnie's shoulder: "There you are, looking for you most of the day,
talk?"
Winnie nodded gently, "Good."
Aarav led her out to the balcony outside the ballroom, which was high enough to overlook City N.
Aarav leaned on the railing: "Aimee found me and asked me to persuade you, in fact, I heard a little whispers about
what happened three years ago, and I had been looking for a chance to talk to you, but I haven't seen you in the
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtpast few years."
He continued, "Winnie, that incident was not your fault, you were a victim, it was Chassell who was at fault, do you
understand that, you need to stop torturing yourself because of his fault."
Mr. Bennett, I understand what you're saying, and I've told myself countless times that I should look away. But
during the time it happened, wherever I went, I could hear them talking about it, and when I locked myself in my
room, it seemed like I could hear them pointing fingers at me."
Aarav sniffed and let out a silent sigh.
I don't know when the habit of blaming the victim evolved into victim guilt theory.
Winnie looked to the distant sky and murmured, "I used to yearn for the moon and long to become the moon. But
now, I feel that the moon's light is blinding, as if it can shine me out of sight."
Aarav was silent for a while before he said, "I don't know how to persuade you to let go of all this, but there is a
female character in the film I am currently preparing, and I think it is very suitable for you. winnie, since you can't
let go of it, why don't you try to face it bravely, it may have a different effect."
Winnie froze slightly.
Aarav patted her shoulder again, "I'll have someone send you the script tomorrow, read it and contact me if you
plan to act, or if you don't want to."
After saying that, he turned to leave.
Winnie stood there alone, slowly squatting, holding her knees, tears falling silently.
Channing stood outside the balcony, watching her quietly, his thin lips pursed.
......
By the time Winnie returned to the ballroom again, she had adjusted her mood.
Aimee found her: "Where are you going."
Winnie said, "Had a little chat with Mr. Bennett."
Aimee was a little hesitant: "Then you ......"
Winnie smiled, "It's okay."
Aimee probably also just heard some discussion about Winnie, afraid that she heard, so said: "Eh, the time is also
late, let's say hello to Mr. Bennett, go back."
"Good."
After saying goodbye to Aarav, Winnie and Aimee went straight downstairs.
Just after leaving the hotel, Cooper caught up with him, "Winnie, can I talk to you alone."
Aimee sniffed and pointed to the side, "Then I'll wait for you over there."
Winnie looked over at him, "Mr. Booth, I think I should have made myself clear last time."
Cooper nodded: "Yes, but I've thought long and hard about it these past few days, and I don't feel like giving up just
like that, I want to keep chasing you, and I believe that one day, you'll see me."
Winnie momentarily lost some laughter: "Mr. Booth, I ......"
"I learned a little bit about you today." Cooper said, "I don't think it was your fault, and you don't have to push me
away because of it, you have the right to be happy again."
At these words, the smile on Winnie's lips gradually sank.
Cooper stepped forward: "Winnie, I really don't mind, I've known you for so long, I know you're not the kind of
person they say you are, and I'm willing to wait until you let go of that past and accept me."
Faced with his approach, Winnie took two steps back.
She took a deep breath and forced out a smile, "It has nothing to do with this matter ......"
"What does that have to do with anything?"
This relentless pursuit by Cooper made her feel dizzy and almost out of breath.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJust then, a voice came from the side: "Mr. Booth's way of chasing someone is to stalk them."
Cooper gave a beat, turned his head and spoke with a smile, "Mr. Steward is down here too."
Channing gave him a look before his eyes fell on Winnie.
Cooper continues, "Just saw Miss Thomas still looking around for Mr. Steward, she ......"
"This is my personal business and should have nothing to do with Mr. Booth."
A smile froze on Cooper's face, "Yes, I'm talkative."
At this time, the media waiting in the distance saw them and shouted, "That seems to be Winnie over there, go over
and take a look."
Winnie has not been in the media camera for three years, shoot her that tonight's topic of conversation again.
Cooper subconsciously wanted to pull Winnie out of here, but when he reached out, he realized that Winnie had
already been taken away.
He frowned and watched the group of reporters chase after him.
Aimee rushed over: "What's going on? Who's the guy who took Winnie away?"
"Just met, Mr. Steward of the COMPLETE."
"......" Aimee responded, "Oh! It's that particularly handsome Mr. Steward, right? He knows Winnie?"
Cooper withdrew his eyes: "I think we know each other."
Aimee always felt that the name complex was somewhat familiar, she rang for half a day and suddenly realized:
"Isn't complex the one that has a partnership with the Conrad Group?"
"Yes."
"I remember, Winnie and Mr. Conrad's wife is very good relationship, Mr. Conrad's wife has a brother, seems to be
with the Mr. Steward age, there are also rumors that the chairman of the complex is his wife's father." Thinking,
Aimee felt wrong again, "The head of the complex is Mr. Steward, but Mr. Conrad's wife's last name is Radomil ah."
Cooper narrowed his eyes, thoughtfully, "Yeah."