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    But after a few minutes of sending it, she received no reply. She wondered if he still had her cklisted or simply chose not to respond. As she was about to lock her phone, a message from Baylee popped up: “Ellie, check the trending topics on Twitter.”


    Curious, Ellie logged into Twitter. The fourth and ninth trending topics were “Demi taken to the police station at night” and “Demi’s birthday party.”


    Thetter detailed Demi’svish 21st birthday celebration at Rich Bar, a premier venue in Critport. The event was attended by celebrities and wealthy heirs alike. Demi’s fans in thements praised her poprity. However, the data suggested that the trending topic had been artificially boosted. Since returning to the Gordons, Demi had been crafting an image as an attractivedy from a respectable family. Her birthday was her stage to show the world her sess.


    The other trending topic, “Demi taken to the police station at night,” reported that the rising idol was suspected of involvement in a fight, leading to her arrest. A photo of Demi leaving the police station apanied the news, sparking lively discussions in thements.


    “It’s ironic. The paid promotion for Demi’s birthday is overshadowed by her scandal.”


    “Did she… really get into a fight on her birthday?”


    “As an idol, Demi should be a role model. Maybe a ban is in order.”


    “Why is Demi constantly trending? She’s pushing this debutante image butcks substance. Demi, it’s time to leave the industry.”


    “Some are quick to judge without knowing the facts. What if Demi’s visit to the station was for a noble cause?”


    Noble cause?


    Ellie pondered over this phrase before logging into the official Rich Bar Twitter ount to post: “Following the altercation involving Demi and Erick at our establishment, Rich Bar will no longer wee them. We appreciate our patrons’ understanding and support.”


    The message was clear: inviting Demi and Erick to Rich Bar was futile. The patrons were forewarned.


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    This post confirmed not only Demi and Erick’s midnight police station visit due to a fight, but also their ban from Rich Bar, a significant blow to their public image.


    Baylee texted, “Ellie, I’ve got something to bring to your attention. Word is, the guy who leaked Demi’s detainment news is one of Jerome’s underlings. Have you heard?”


    Ellie replied, “Thanks for the heads-up. I got it.”


    Jerome’s assistance was not without reason, but at Kaiden’s direction. Kaiden entered thepany and resumed the adjourned morning meeting.


    Midway through the meeting, Kaiden noticed the executives were visibly distracted. “p!”


    The document he tossed onto the table echoed crisply, startling the market manager mid-report.


    Executives sat, trembling, under Kaiden’s gaze.


    “Why the staring? Am I a data sheet?” Kaiden tapped the table expressionlessly, questioning, “Why the daydreaming in a meeting? Should I grant you an extended vacation?”


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