Chapter 22
What carne after a brief holiday amidst a busy schedule was three months of non–stop work
The recording of Voice of the Heart had also begun. As soon as the guest list was announced, it sparked widespread discussion.
The hottest topic was how Camryn, who had just debuted, managed to become a regular guest on the show.
Despite overwhelming criticism, Stellar Sound Group seized the opportunity and immediately released Carryn’s second original album, “The Moon We
With continued media exposure, the album broke the decade–long silence of the country’s newcomer charts, dominating the rankings on multiple music platforms.
Additionally, the company released a documentary detailing the album’s creation process, offering full transparency.
In the span of a single night, Camryn’s fan base grew from a few thousand to one million.
When the music variety show focusing on original content aired, Camryn won widespread praise both within the industry and outside of it for her exceptional creative ideas, heart–rendering works, and humble personality.
By the time all eight episodes had aired, Camryn had become the hottest new singer–songwriter in the music industry, with her fanbase reaching seven
million.
With great fame came both praise and criticism
During the wrap–up of the show, a rumor began circulating online
It was said that Camryn became an overnight sensation and joined Voice of the Heart despite lacking qualifications because she had a relationship with the program’s investor.
The rumor stirred up a huge wave, and public discourse quickly escalated. Negative news about her being a kept woman and opportunist involved in capital manipulation spread rapidly.
no avail.
Stellar Sound Group issued several clarifications but to no
In order to clear her name, Camryn’s fans began gathering evidence. However, they uncovered an unexpected scandal involving her and Xavion. Gossip about their romance was everywhere in an instant, and it repeatedly trended on social media.
Tabloid reporters surrounded them, demanding a response from both the company and Camryn.
Under intense pressure from public opinion, the company held several meetings to discuss how to handle the situation
Most attendees advocated a hands–off approach, choosing to wait for the buzz to die down. Camryn, however, wanted to clarify things to avoid any lingering issues.
At her insistence, the company agreed to her plan but made one request–they didn’t want this scandal and its subsequent handling relationship with Jacobson Group.
Camryn understood where the company was coming from. After
fter giving it careful thought, she arranged to meet with Xavion.
Alter three years, they sat down calmly to discuss the past. As they spoke, Xavion suddenly felt strange, almost surreal
He saw her dark circles and knew that she had been having trouble resting due to the r
e recent public scrutiny, so he spoke up first.
“If it’s inconvenient for you to say something about our relationship, I can issue a statement on your behalf.”
“How do you plan to respond?”
“I’ll tell the truth”
Camryn fell silent at his answer.
to affect their
Over the
he past few months, Xavion had frequently appeared by her side under the excuse of work, making various gestures to maintain the connection Camryn knew that Xavion probably couldn’t let go because he still felt guilty about what happened before.
But to Camryn, everything had already ended.
Given that this was a rare opportunity to sit down together, she thought for a long time but eventually decided to speak her mind.
“Although it was hard for me to move on from what happened between us
- I’ve po anymore. I know you’ve always felt guilty toward me, which is why you hesitated to break up back then and kept asking about my whereabouts
gotten over it now. There’s no need to argue about right or wrong afterward. That’s also why you want to take full responsibility for everything
“But if all of this is made public, the backlash will only worsen. Whether it’s you, me, or the company behind us, we’ll all be affected. So, for the greater good, let me issue the statement. You can remain silent.”
