"Really?!" Elisa stood up in excitement, hardly believing her ears. "Am I really going to be famous?"
"Haha, not going to be famous! Dear, you are already famous!" The Agent proudly lifted his chin, treating her surprised expression as his medal of honor.
Indeed, it was something to be proud of, right? He lifted someone other Agent wouldn't touch and made her a woman whose name could be recognized across the entire United States. He believed that with a little more time, she could become famous worldwide! By then, not only would she have a better future with fame and wealth, but he could also gain more resources.
At that time, there would be more potential newcomers signing contracts with him. With this foundation, he could gradually climb to the top of Hollywood! Didn't the major talent agencies start like this in the first place? Others could do it, so why couldn't he?
While the two of them were dreaming of success, they were unaware that Laila had already begun her plan.
Firstly, she and Roy accepted an interview from a media outlet. Of course, the interview was granted to the Moran family's "Entertainer Newspaper." Laila wouldn't forget to keep the benefits within the family.
After some routine questions, the interviewer shifted the topic to the current hot issue. As a seasoned journalist, he naturally knew how much attention this incident would bring. Being the only one to get the latest information directly from the parties involved made him excited.
On the other hand, based on his research on Laila, the future boss, he felt it was a bit strange that she hadn't made any moves despite the situation escalating so much. From the beginning to now, she had only mentioned using the law to deal with the rumors on her Facebook.
This didn't seem like something she would do. Judging by her behavior over the years, there was no sign that she would leave the resolution of the matter to legal authorities. Every time something happened, she personally took care of it, without relying on others.
Laila and Roy exchanged a glance upon hearing his question, and then they smiled.
"This Saturday, on NBC at 8:30 PM on Saturday Night Live, there will be a conclusion to this matter. Those interested can tune in."
The reporter's spirit lifted. "Saturday Night Live!"
It seemed like he had discovered something extraordinary.
Unfortunately, no matter how he asked afterward, the two just smiled and didn't give him an answer, leaving him frustrated, itching to rush over to the Saturday Night Live production team and see if he could extract any clues from them.
After the interview, he did go but the staff there had no idea what would be broadcasted. The host surely knew, but he definitely wouldn't reveal anything.
So, in the spirit of "If I'm uncomfortable, everyone should be uncomfortable," the reporter detailed the interview in his report and used a suspenseful style to announce that Saturday Night Live was going to reveal a shocking secret.
It was easy to imagine how substantial the sales of that issue of the newspaper would be. Similarly, countless people, just like the reporter, wanted to tune in on Saturday night, hoping to see what earth-shattering revelation the show would unveil.
Elisa was currently undergoing an interview with a women's magazine and even had a cover photoshoot. Although it was just an entertainment magazine focusing on gossip news, having a cover photo and a featured interview were treatments she had never received before. Now, it was only an entertainment magazine, but with her rising fame, she believed she would soon receive better script offers.
If she acted in more movies and TV shows, she could wash away the stigma of being a scandal-ridden starlet and become a genuine Hollywood actress. Once she earned a few more awards, who would remember that she had risen to fame through a scandal?
After the exposure of the photos and recordings from the abandoned factory, she had enjoyed the happiest two days. Numerous interviews awaited her, and some shows were also looking forward to having her. In the past, she considered herself lucky to get a supporting role, but now, she finally received the treatment befitting a female star!
However, her joy didn't last long. She learned about Laila's announcement that the matter would be resolved on this week's television program!
Resolved? How would it be resolved? Why resolve it?
Could it be that some leverage had been found?
She hurriedly found her Agent, hoping to get some information from him.
"What leverage could there be?" The Agent was dismissive. "I guess they will explain the matter in a sarcastic tone. They couldn't possibly have any leverage against us. I've hired people with credibility; you don't need to worry about leaks from them. Rest assured, I've made thorough preparations. As long as that photo from the abandoned factory exists, there's no way to wash away the affair between you and Roy!"
Hopefully, that's the case... Elisa covered her chaotic heartbeat, consoling herself.
Two days before Saturday, almost all the media outlets were speculating and discussing what "good material" Laila would release. No one doubted that she would make a big splash, even if it was just for the Moran surname, she wouldn't play tricks that had no value to tease everyone.
In an unprecedented national guessing game, Saturday finally arrived.
The Saturday Night Live production team had prepared everything early, gathering around the host to see if they could extract any internal information to satisfy their curiosity.
The host certainly wouldn't say, recently, he had been harassed quite a bit, but it was a happy kind of harassment. For the first time in his career as a host, he was experiencing the days when the media and the public were chasing after him.
But he couldn't say it. Even if he said it a minute before the show, with the current speed of internet dissemination, within 30 seconds, tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of people would know. He had a premonition that this episode would undoubtedly become one of the highest-rated in his hosting history. For this, he had to keep his mouth tightly shut before the show started.
Soon, at 8:30 PM, under the attention of countless viewers, the show officially began.
"Hello, everyone, I'm Jimmy ****, and Saturday Night Live is here again. I believe many of the viewers sitting in front of the TV today have come for a specific purpose. Let me tell you, you've come for the right reason because today, we will see some interesting scenes."
Host Jimmy's style had always been relaxed, and this time's show was no exception. "To cooperate with the show, we will slightly change the way the program is broadcast. Without much ado, let's focus on the most discussed topic lately."
As he spoke, a series of images appeared on the large screen beside him. First, there was the photo of Roy and Elisa taken at the hospital that initially sparked the rumors. Then came the posts on FB from Roy, Elisa, the director, and others.