Chapter 490: It’s Over Now

Natalie’s hands trembled as she pulled out her phone. Everyone else in the room did the same as the thick tension filled the air.

Breaking news was everywhere—and it was all about her.

First, Reese’s aunt and uncle-in-law admitted to reporters that Natalie had pressured them into lying about Reese.

Then, the producer of Star Search confirmed that their director had been punished for working with Natalie just to boost ratings.

And finally, footage from the car show showed Natalie and her assistant secretly following Bianca and taking pictures. The truth was now posted all over the internet.

The most shocking part was a voice recording. It was the final blow.

“Natalie had flings with several powerful people in the entertainment world, including Yosef from Orion Entertainment. Natalie planned a bunch of cruel schemes to get back at Bianca for embarrassing her during Vincent’s movie audition. She and Yosef even teamed up with people from Glory Pictures. They made it look like they wanted to work with Bianca. They pushed to cast Reese as the lead in the movie and signed a deal with Emerald Artists Agency. But the contract had a hidden trap. If anything about the actress hurt the film’s success or image, the company could demand a huge payment from the actress and her agency. And leading roles don’t come cheap. If Natalie’s plan worked, Bianca and her agency would be in big trouble. I swear, if any of this is a lie, I’ll accept whatever punishment comes.”

The clip spread like wildfire and caused a wave of anger. People quickly turned on Natalie, no longer blaming Bianca.

“Oh no! So Natalie was the real troublemaker! She fooled us all.”

“I used to be her fan. This is sickening!”

“I knew she was faking it since Vincent’s audition. No one believed me.”

“These stars are good at hiding who they really are. And honestly, Natalie’s acting isn’t even that great. She’s just plain nasty. How did she get famous?”

“We’re the ones who made her popular. That’s on us.”

Natalie stared at her phone in disbelief. Everything she worked so hard to build was falling apart right in front of her. Her perfect image was gone, crushed by the truth. It felt like watching a sandcastle crumble under a crashing wave.

Panicking, she suddenly shouted at the press. “It’s all lies! I’m being set up!”

A reporter quickly stepped forward, holding out a mic. “Miss King, do you have any proof to back that up?”

Natalie stood frozen. Her thoughts were a mess, and her chest tightened like a hundred sharp needles were stabbing her all at once.

Just then, the doors of the press room swung wide open. A group of police officers marched in. Their presence was so strong that the whole room went silent.

Everyone watched, holding their breath. The officers moved straight toward Natalie with cold and serious faces.

The lead officer stopped in front of her and spoke in a firm voice. “Miss King, you’re being reported for slander, spreading false rumors, and framing others. These actions have caused serious damage. Please come with us for investigation.”

Natalie couldn’t move. Her whole body felt cold. Just this morning, she tried to ruin Bianca’s name—but now, everything had turned against her.

She suddenly turned to Bianca and her eyes were full of anger.

“You knew all along, didn’t you? This was your plan!” Her voice shook with rage and shock.

Bianca looked at her calmly and gave a small shrug. “Sounds like you’re imagining things. Maybe go see a psychiatrist.”

Natalie clenched her teeth, unwilling to accept what was happening. But before she could say anything else, the police led her out of the room.

The cameras caught everything. Natalie’s downfall was now public and permanent. This was her day of disgrace.

No one felt sorry for her. She had ruined her own future, and no one was going to fix it for her.

Dave walked to the center, looking calm and confident under the bright lights. “Now that the truth is clear, there’s one more thing I want to say.”

The reporters leaned in, microphones ready.

In the spotlight, Dave looked at Bianca. His expression softened. He took her hand and smiled. “Bianca is the love of my life,” he said.

Bianca’s eyes widened, clearly caught off guard by Dave’s sudden confession.

“When Bianca met me, she didn’t know who I really was,” Dave said. “She thought I was just an ordinary guy, but she never looked down on me. She still chose to be with me. Those days were the happiest I’ve ever had. Later, my family tried to set me up with someone else, but I knew—I could only marry Bianca. We love each other and respect each other. So please, stop spreading false stories.”

He looked around the room as the reporters listened carefully.

“As for the rumors that Bianca’s success came from me, that’s not true. If she had taken my help, her agency would already be leading the industry. But she didn’t. She worked for everything on her own. I admire her for that. She earned it. Believe in what you see. Don’t let lies fool you.”

The crowd broke into loud applause. Everyone's eyes were filled with respect—and maybe a little envy.

Online, the live stream was full of support and heartfelt comments.

Bianca turned to look at Dave and her eyes were brimming with tears.

He loved her without hiding it. And he understood her more than anyone ever had.

Right then, Bianca felt a sense of peace. As long as he was with her, nothing else really mattered.

After the press conference, Diana helped lead the reporters out. Dave and Bianca walked back to the hotel, still holding hands.

When Reese opened the door, her eyes were swollen from crying. As soon as she saw Bianca, she ran into her arms and hugged her tightly.

“Bianca, thank you. Thank you for everything.”

At that moment, Reese didn’t know what else to say except a soft, “Thank you.”

Bianca had saved her once again.

“It’s over now,” Bianca said, gently patting her back. “We’ve made it through the hardest part. From here on out, things will only get better. Your best days are still ahead, Reese.”

Reese nodded again and again, wiping her tears as she let go of Bianca.

Then she caught sight of someone behind her—Dave. She blinked in surprise.

“He…” Reese started, still in shock.

Bianca smiled and said warmly, “He’s my boyfriend, just like I told you!”