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Mandy’s gaze darkened. Her guess was right. These reporters had clearly been sent here to aggravate them.
“Why can’t I be angry? Lyla is my family, so when you insult her, you’re insulting me!” Colene exclaimed.
How she wished she could snap this man’s ribs one by one while he howled in pain!
“Family? In front of the cameras, sure. But who knows what actually goes on behind the scenes?” The reporter said gleefully.
“We’ve seen a lot of women like you, madam. Who would ever want to be married to a man with more than one wife if they could help it? Women get jealous, after all.”
“F¡ª” Colene was about to roar out ‘fuck you!’ when Mandy slapped a hand over her mouth.
They were in powerful yet delicate positions, representing the Taylor family whenever they were public.
That’s why they couldn’t simply do whatever they pleased without considering the impact it would have on Winston and their children!
“They’re not worth it, Colene. Let’s go.” Mandy turned away, dragging Colene along with her into the car.
The first reporter who had taken a jab at them sneered, “I’m sure Lyla, who was once the face of TS
been brought to light once again, right?”
All of a sudden, something flashed before the reporter’s eyes.
A wave of gasps spread throughout the crowd.
No one had seen when she had appeared, but Alyssa was now standing in front of her family, protecting them.
The reporter was stunned. How could there be someone with such a beautiful visage in this world?
In all his years of being a news reporter in the entertainment industry, he had seen countless actresses and influencers. But none of them could compare to Alyssa Taylor.
Hers was an unrivaled beauty that captured people’s souls.
He could die happy now that he had gotten to see such a beautiful woman.
“So you’re the one who’s been insulting Lyla, you bitching, skunk-mouthed asshole?” Alyssa sneered.
Before the reporter could react, she grabbed him by the collar and slapped him harshly across the face.
Everyone else, including Tatiana, Mandy, and Colene, were stunned.
“L-Lyse…” Tatiana froze where she was, her admiration for her sister reaching an unbelievable peak.
“Go get ’em, Lyse!” Colene cried excitedly, clapping for Alyssa.
She was about to follow up with a smack of her own when Mandy pulled her by the back of her dress with all her might, stopping her.
“D-did you just … did you just hit me? In public?” The reporter gaped in shock, clutching his stinging cheek.
“That’s only a start. I’m suing you for your despicable behavior, you jackass.”
There wasn’t an ounce of fear on Alyssa’s face as she said coldly, “My grounds are that you humiliated and defamed my family with a story you made up without knowing the truth of the matter, and thus insulted her character and reputation.
“Don’t think you can spew out whatever trash you want just because you’re a reporter. You really think you can live without seeing the consequences of your actions just because the poor people whom you humiliated didn’t want to take you to court?
“Heh. I’m here to do them justice and show you and everyone else who means ill toward us just what happens to those who distort the truth and slander the innocent!”
The reporters were stunned by Alyssa’s fierce bearing. She was the one who had initiated the first physical attack, yet her speech and demeanor was so bold….
It felt like there was no way they could hate her for her actions.
“Me? Distort the truth?” The reporter grinned madly.
“The kids may not know what happened on that stage those years ago, but that doesn’t mean I don’t! The internet may not have been as powerful as it is today, but my memory is still going strong!”
“Oh? Is your evidence strong as well?” Alyssa snapped back.
The reporter’s heart fell into his stomach, visibly deflating.
“What happened? You were talking so much earlier while slandering Lyla. Cat got your tongue?” Alyssa gazed coldly at him.
“You’re an adult. That means you’ll take full responsibility for the statements you just made. Be sure to keep an eye out for a letter from KS Group’s legal team.”
That made the reporter jolt. He was now frightened.
Alyssa turned away, helping her family get into the car.
“You really don’t have to do this for me, Lyse… really…” Lyla-said weakly, tugging on Alyssa’s dress.
She was a painful sight to bear. Her eyes were rimmed red with unshed tears.
“What are you talking about, Lyla?” Alyssa gazed warmly at her, giving her the comfort she needed.
“I can’t just sit around and not come to your defense when you’re hurt. You’re my family. Mandy and
Colene may not be able to do anything, but I can. I’m still young, after all.”
All of a sudden, a shocked cry rang out from within the crowd of journalists.
“Lyla Nelson! You still dare show your face in public, you bitch? Go to fucking hell!”
There was a loud roar, followed by a man running out from the crowd clad in a mask and cap.
He held a metal baton in his hand, raising it high to hit Lyla on the head.
“Watch out!” Tatiana shrieked, her heart nearly leaping out of her chest.
Though the bodyguards were well-trained, they were still a second too late to react to the man’s calculated attack.
Alyssa, on the other hand, instantly gathered Lyla into her arms and turned her back to the aggressor.
“Lyse!” Mandy and Colene cried.
Alyssa’s eyes were scrunched tight, her heart pounding in anticipation of the tragedy that would befell her.
There was a sound as the bat hit someone.
“Argh!”
But the pain never came.
What did was someone’s familiar warmth and breathing in Alyssa’s hair, making her heart clench up tightly.
Jeremy … it was Jeremy!
Alyssa slowly opened her reddened eyes, tears now welling inside them.
Jeremy had used his own body to protect her. His breathing was slow and irregular. “Are you … okay, Lyse?
“What is wrong with you? I should be asking you that question!” Alyssa cried.
A stinging pain pricked the back of her nose and forced tears into her eyes.
Pain flared from the back of Jeremy’s head. His vision began to blur, though he still sported a fond smile.
“You care about me, that’s all that…”
Everything suddenly went black.
Alyssa’s heart stopped instantaneously. She clung onto Jeremy’s body as it collapsed, crying out, “Jeremy!”
The man who tried attacking Lyla was swiftly subdued and taken under Cyrus’ hold.
As he was being shoved into the police car, Alyssa suddenly lunged at him, ready to strike.
Cyrus held her back just in time, consoling her, “Leave him to me, Lyse! I’ll deal with him for you. Don’t dirty your hands with a goon like him!”