Chapter 1545: Little Lover Derek Brooke [1]

Today’s news is really just like the fans said; Santiago Lee praised Lydia Brooke on Weibo, saying she is ’beautiful with great acting skills.’

And along with that, Lydia’s ex-boyfriend Zachary Houston is also brought up and discussed with great interest.

The relationship between Lydia Brooke and Zachary Houston was announced by Zachary back then, and Lydia didn’t deny it. They appeared together in public a few times, like at the charity gala hosted by Era’s CEO Arlo Seys a few years ago, where Lydia auctioned a painting with her boyfriend Zachary attending. The buyer of the painting was Jorge Saxton.

From then on, the rumors of Lydia Brooke and Zachary Houston being together spread more and more, until eventually, everyone knew about their relationship.

But as the news of Lydia Brooke’s disappearance during the filming of ’Fallen City’ frequently circulated, and she didn’t appear in public for a long time, her popularity began to fall. Meanwhile, Zachary Houston cheated with popular actress Alina Johnson.

By the time Lydia Brooke returned, everything was too late.

However, the rumors circulated that Lydia Brooke’s rocky love life opened up a path for her career. Upon returning, Lydia not only had Era’s designated grand production ’Fallen City’ waiting for her to start filming, but she also kept landing many good resources again and again. Therefore, Lydia’s career climbed rapidly as if blessed.

No one knew who was helping Lydia behind the scenes or who her backing was.

As the matter involved the ex-boyfriend, Jorge Saxton naturally was displeased with the news, but he was more eager to see how Zachary Houston, the jerk, would come out to defend Lydia.

And so, Jorge Saxton put down his phone, while online discussions about Lydia Brooke’s love life remained at the top, occupying the trending list.

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The trending list was all about Lydia Brooke for several days in a row.

Assistant Jenny handed water to Lydia Brooke, who finally got a chance to rest, and remembering the online happenings, couldn’t help but ask, "Lydia, how about posting a Weibo to explain? Or clarify that you’re just friends with Santiago Lee."

"What does manager Sister Julianna say?" Lydia asked.

"Sister Julianna thinks since the movie is releasing soon and Santiago Lee is a newcomer, he is just using your fame to climb up, so there’s no need to bother."

"Then don’t bother with it. Santiago Lee wants to use this opportunity to climb up; if he doesn’t have what it takes, he won’t stay hot for long. If he truly has ability, let him go ahead. In this industry, rumors are unavoidable; if I explain every rumor, I’ll be worn out. Besides, even if I explain, others might not believe it anyway, so let it be. The hype of this scandal will die down in a couple of days."

"Alright then, we won’t bother with it. In a few days, we’ll be filming ’Youth,’ today we’re supposed to have dinner with the director and lead actors."

Lydia hesitated for a moment, "Cancel the dinner plans; I’m a bit tired lately. Also, push back these couple of days’ announcements; I have some things to do these days, please don’t contact me."

"You have important things to do in these couple of days... a lot of announcements..."

"Cancel them all, I have urgent matters these days."

"What is it?" Jenny asked.

Lydia took her phone and walked away in high heels, radiating energy, "Meeting a lover, believe it or not!"

Jenny laughed and shook her head behind her.

It’s impossible for Lydia to have a lover.

She’s Lydia Brooke’s assistant, and Lydia’s only relationship was with Zachary Houston. It was clear from the start Lydia wasn’t into him; Zachary just announced it suddenly. Lydia, being aloof and indifferent, didn’t bother to respond. Simply put, Lydia back then was confused, probably just went along with Zachary’s act, only holding hands in public, but otherwise, they weren’t like a couple.