Trial Marriage Husband (Pangyo Couple version)

Chapter 29: CN Entertainment, leave the Entertainment Industry

"What kind of rubbish agency is CN, to actually force Cha Jooeun to appear at such an event? The boss must be f*cken stupid!"

"I know right! If CN can't plan for their artists, then let us do it. Even primary school kids could do a better job than them!"

"Jooeun, Jooeun, what are you endorsing next? What should I buy? Who will give me money?"

"Jooeun, leave CN already, you deserve better."

"Jooeun, we are about to cry from how cool you are..."

Seeing the internet's one-sided comments, Shinhye furiously threw the television remote to one side. She had never expected Jooeun would use this kind of method to get on the public's good side, revolt against the agency's mistreatment as well as clarify she didn't want to be involved with an unreliable product. She was beginning to hate this uncontrollable Jooeun more and more.

Most important of all, Jooeun actually announced she would be making a comeback? An outdated model actually announced her comeback in such a high-profile way?

Shinhye laughed uncontrollably. As long as Jooeun was still at CN, she was not going to let it happen. She could lose what she owned, but other people should not dream of gaining it.

At this moment, Yonghwa who was still recovering from being shocked, opened the door and entered the office. Upon seeing Shinhye sitting on the office chair, he threw off his suit jacket, placed his hands on his hips and walked over to stand by the floor-to-ceiling window. His disappointment in Jooeun had reached its limit.

"Yonghwa, why aren't you working on a public statement to clarify the situation? Jooeun has already thrown all the blame on us. How dare she say that she's thankful the agency organized for her to attend an event she didn't know about?"

Jooeun indeed did not know and she was indeed treated with disrespect, however, Shinhye didn't consider these points. All she cared about, was seizing opportunities to step on Jooeun whenever she could – there was no way she would hold back.

"Yonghwa, release a public statement! Tell everyone, for the sake of making money, Jooeun organized this collaboration and it has nothing to do with the agency."

Yonghwa was angrier than ever. Because of Jooeun, the agency's reputation had been blackened like ash. So, he immediately gathered his PR team together to write out an emotional public statement. The statement reiterated that the event was not something forced by the agency – it was all something Jooeun wanted to do herself. They were obviously hinting that Jooeun had lied. It also mentioned, the company would be applying the maximum penalty on Jooeun. After all, Jooeun had defamed the company and messed up the event. They ridiculed her for losing her fame yet always using the company to cover for her and that, in reality, most of the time it was all things she did on her own. With this kind of statement, everyone could tell, CN Entertainment was going to freeze Jooeun. It also suggested their relationship with Jooeun had gone separate ways. Not only this, Yonghwa also arranged for some of his staff to step out and accept interviews.

"Oh, you guys are talking about Cha Jooeun? There's not much I can say about her, I can just say nothing is as it appears – she's extremely two-faced!"

"To be honest, I think the company is innocent because everyone in the company knows Cha Jooeun lied."

"I have no comments. I support CN Entertainment. For the sake of moving up, what would a model not do?"

These 3 responses came respectively from a low-level employee, a high-level employee and a successful person in the entertainment industry who had strong ties with the company. It seemed they were determined to place the blame on Jooeun – not allowing her to retaliate. As for Jooeun, who never liked to respond to scandals? She let the company insult her however they wanted without stepping out to explain at all. Unfortunately, Yonghwa had completely underestimated Jooeun's announcement about boycotting the cheap product. Even though some people were fooled by him, Jooeun's popularity had long surpassed what she had previously. She was like a big mountain, using whatever method she could to quickly rise above everyone.

Just as CN Entertainment were spreading rumors about Jooeun, she released the evidence she had prepared – it was time to embarrass the agency. An authoritative online media source suddenly released a few voice recordings. People who listened to them realized CN Entertainment was a cold-hearted organization! Freezing Jooeun on purpose was already bad enough, they even organized for her to attend such a cheap event. Forcing Jooeun to be a substitute, accepting all the blame and taking on the humiliation from the netizens – yet CN Entertainment didn't stop! The thing that made everyone most surprised, was the voice that was giving orders not to allow Jooeun to take on any jobs. The netizens recognized the voice; it was the mistress model, Park Shinhye!

The netizens seemed to have understood everything. However, there were a few people that questioned where the recordings came from. It didn't matter. An hour later... Jooeun's manager, Hyewon, opened up her email to find it was flooded with messages from different companies asking to work with Jooeun. But, in the end, they were all rejected. Hyewon sighed reflecting on what happened today; Shinhye was arrogant because she was favored by Yonghwa. She also oppressed other artists and messed up the smooth operation of the company. Compared to CN Entertainments empty claims, Jooeun pulled out definitive evidence. This was the scandal she promised to release when announcing her comeback.

"OMG, I can't believe Jung Yonghwa is such a jerk!"

"Already at the brink of death and he still wants to make Jooeun into a scapegoat."

"How can CN Entertainment be so horrible? It's bad enough that they are harsh to their models, how could they use Jooeun and then try to dispose of her afterward? Throwing their own model under the bus – I've never seen such a shameless entertainment agency."

"What about the staff that stood out to speak on behalf of CN this morning? They must have received a huge slap to the face. The whole company gathered together to bully one woman!"

"CN Entertainment, leave the entertainment industry!"

This time, after the evidence was released, Jooeun didn't have to say anything. Who was wrong and who was right, was clear to see. CN Entertainment and Shinhye were one step closer to death, whereas Jooeun's popularity during this incident, once again multiplied by an unimaginable amount. All kinds of advertisers started to contact CN to cancel their contracts, even CN's other models were being affected as all current endorsements were placed on hold. Yonghwa saw the overwhelming amount of comments online – he knew there was no turning back this time. After thinking carefully, he finally picked up the phone to call Jooeun.

"Jooeun, do you really want me to die? Will you only be satisfied after I'm destroyed?"

Jooeun sat at home, pleased with the news. "My lawyer is already on his way. Jung Yonghwa, it's time to clarify our contract..."

"Jooeun, you can't do this! If you do this, CN will be completely destroyed!" Yonghwa was finally anxious.

"In comparison to what you and Park Shinhye have done to me, I've only returned 1% to you. Yonghwa. As long as you send Shinhye out of CN Entertainment, I might consider showing you mercy." Jooeun said calmly into the phone.

"Is this your aim?" Yonghwa was going mad. "Let me tell you, I will fight with you to the end!"

"Let's see you try..." After Jooeun was done, she hung up the phone. Even though her popularity was once again growing, it didn't mean Shinhye didn't still have a chance – the show had just started.

On the way home, Jeonghwan looked at today's headlines – he was impressed with what he saw. Even Taejoo was praising Jooeun endlessly. "The madam is sure amazing!"

"In a moment, stop the car to buy a bunch of flowers. I want to congratulate her on her comeback." Jeonghwan instructed. "I want red roses..."

"Understood, president..." Taejoo nodded – amongst such a happy atmosphere, he was going to hide a Durex in the bunch of red roses!