Miley, Nichole's manager, was looking for Nichole when the show ended. This was because right after Nichole received the trophy, dozens of news posts surfaced online about Nichole's success tonight in a negative context.
"Did you see it?" asked Miley.
"Did the people sitting at the table with me do it?"
"I'm not sure. But it was most definitely provoked by people who hate you," Miley replied.
"You know that I don't have any haters so far either on social media or in real life," Nichole said.
"People change every second, Nichole. So do their perspectives."
"But you believe me, don't you?"
"Of course Nichole. I'm your manager. I saw your hard work in your first movie." Miley patted Nichole's shoulder. "You even refused to be the manager of your family's company and chose your own path. So there's no way I can believe the news."
Nichole handed her trophy to the manager. So did all the flowers she had gotten from this event.
In her opinion, this issue should be resolved immediately. Maybe some people would tell Nichole not to bother with this news, but since this was Nichole's first career and award, she would investigate thoroughly.
"Where are you going?" asked Miley. She chased after Nichole who was walking fast in the tailored dress.
"To company. Where else would it be?"
"Okay, okay, can you stop walking fast? Everyone will be watching your movements now."
Nichole sighed and stopped. She looked around her. Miley was right, everyone was now looking at Nichole. Their gazes were different. Not admiring ones like when Nichole received the trophy, but confused and dismissive ones.
Everyone was shocked when the news of the actress who had just won 'Best New Actress' turned out to have a relationship with the CEO of GStar. Which GStar is Nichole's agency and Nichole is their actress.
You can imagine how much they look down on Nichole. Associating the unverified news with Nichole's hard-earned success.
At the main door, there was Tom looking at Nichole expressionlessly. Nichole had wanted to brag about the trophy she had won to Tom, but since the news had surfaced first, she couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
This was the first time Nichole had faced sensational news of this magnitude. Usually, the news was just praise for her work.
Nichole's walk to the car felt very long and distant. This was because she felt like everyone was focused on judging her.
Unfortunately up ahead, right around Nichole's car, many reporters were gathered. It was certain that they would bombard Nichole with a thousand questions regarding Nichole's relationship with the GStrar CEO.
"I'll protect you," Miley said.
When Nichole was close to the car, the reporters immediately swarmed her. Miley protected Nichole and tried to direct her to the car. Some security also immediately swiftly helped Nichole.
With all efforts, finally Nichole and Miley managed to get into the car.
"I think I need a psychologist consultation," Nichole said. She took off her high heels and leaned back on the car seat. " That news is bothering me."
"Don't worry, Nichole. It's normal for actresses to be rumored like that. Especially a new actress like you."
"So you're normalizing that new actresses have relationships with actors in the film industry? You were supporting me earlier."
Miley handed Nichole a mineral water. "It's not like that, I mean, it's normal to be rumored to be dating. Your career is still the result of your struggle."
"If I take it for granted, maybe they'll rumor me worse in the future," Nichole said. "The point is, I want to go to the company to meet with the legal team so that the news can be retracted. If necessary, remove it from all media."
Miley helped Nichole take off the gloves that Nichole was wearing. "The legal team must have gone home, they will be at the company tomorrow morning."
"Everything needs to be finalized tonight. I don't want to wait until the next day because the news might grow even more." Nichole opened her phone. She found hundreds of news updates. It hadn't even been an hour, the news was already getting more and more.
"Reputation is very important. And you also have to remember that I don't want them to bring up my family name," Nichole said.
Actually, Miley was also very dizzy. Maybe this news didn't have any effect on the GStar CEO, but on Nichole who looked perfect, this news was very disturbing. The public might believe the fake news. Even though all of Nichole's hard work to get to this stage is real.
"I haven't even met the CEO of GStar in person," Nichole said irritably.
"At least you guys greeted each other when you officially became a GStar actress," corrected Miley.
"You mean through an online meeting? He should have come directly to the company when I signed the contract. Isn't that the norm?" Nichole put her hair in a ponytail.
Nichole joined GStar when she was in college. At that time she was offered by a woman with an eccentric appearance, aka Miley, after she finished playing an antagonist in one of the theaters.
At first Nichole refused because she wanted to explore her career in theater, but after she thought about Miley's offer for days, Nichole finally accepted the offer. Until now, Nichole has kept her reasons for joining GStar a secret.
Unfortunately, when Nichole joined and signed the contract, the CEO of GStar was not present in person due to overseas needs. Whereas usually when signing a contract, actresses and actors always meet with the CEO.
"He apologized to you at the time that he had business abroad," Miley replied.
"Is it polite to cancel unilaterally? Of course not," Nichole retorted.
"Well, can we forgive what happened back then? You're going to have to deal with him too to solve this rumor."
The car stopped as it reached the company lobby. Nichole immediately stepped out. Without high heels, Nichole sank slightly into her dress. But she still looked beautiful.
Nichole's speed in walking made Miley have to run after her. Miley was speechless to see Nichole's burning spirit. Even though Nichole was wearing a pretty heavy and long dress, she could walk that fast.
"Hey wait for me, Nichole!" Miley threw Nichole's glove as the elevator was about to close. It miraculously held the elevator door open.
The legal team's place was on the 19th floor, one floor below the CEO's office. Nichole had to catch up because she didn't know if the legal staff was still in the company or not.
But just as they were about to get out of the elevator, the person Nichole had been talking to Miley about appeared in front of them.
"Mr. Nathan, good evening," Miley greeted.
"Good evening." Nathan looked at Nichole's appearance carefully. "What are you doing in company at this time of night?"
"I'm sorry but I have to take care of our dating rumors that spread on the internet." Nichole took out her phone and showed it to Nathan. "Because of this rumor, the award I was supposed to get as 'Best New Actress' was labeled as impure. The public thinks I won this award because of your help."
"Congratulations on the award you received. But if you want to deal with the legal team, they are no longer here today," Nathan said.