The Wicked Wife 2

Chapter 262: Star Talk

The news of Irene joining Bluemedia spread like a wildfire not only on entertainment news but also on social media platforms. However, aside from it, news about Irene having a child out of wedlock had also spread everywhere. Jennie and her mother had no doubt that Krystal was behind it.

Negative comments and articles about Irene continued to sprout online. While Bluemedia was able to suppress these kinds of news from major news outlets, most of these malicious articles were published by small and no-name magazines who were known for criticizing and targeting several celebrities' reputation online.

The queen received harsh criticisms because of it, painting her as a selfish mother for abandoning her child in favor of her flourishing career. Some were borderline libelous that Bluemedia had started tracking those sites and users that continued to spread hatred and profanity against Irene.

"Hmm… to think that she's able to make such a scandal happen in such a short span of time, I have to applaud Krystal this time." Irene said as she pierced the sliced cake on her plate and savored it.

Jennie eyed her birth mother, wondering since when did they become so casual with each other that she was able to spend her tea time with Irene now. The actress would drop by to see her once in a while without notifying her, coming and going as she pleased. Whatever happened to their deal of not intervening in each other's life?

"She found a golden thigh to help her. Fortunately, he's not strong enough to contend with us. Do you have a plan on how to turn the tides?" She asked her mother.

"Suzy and Krystal finished filming their series, right? Do you think it's about time for me and Miss Bae to collaborate on a project then?"

Jennie hummed, then remembered one of the scripts Diana sent to her a month ago. She made a mental note to review it and see if they could use it as a material for the next project Bluemedia would solely produce.

"You should focus on promoting the film you have with Miss Park first before anything else." She reminded her mother. "I scheduled a live interview for you and Miss Park on 'Star Talk' this coming weekend. The host might corner you and force you to give a comment over this scandal."

The talk show 'Star Talk' was the leading show in the country and had been around for more than ten years. Though it would periodically change its host, it cannot be denied that it was still one of the most highly anticipated TV shows. They were usually the first ones to give voice to the big stars and celebrities that were being dragged into scandalous issues.

Irene arched her brow at her daughter, amazed that Jennie had managed to secure an interview in such short notice. Only big shots in the industry could get a timeslot on 'Star Talk'. Even Taehyung would need a week's notice before his request could be approved.

It hadn't been too long since Jennie took over the management of Bluemedia, but the change and growth of the company was obvious even to their competitors in the industry. She didn't doubt that Jennie would be a decent actress herself if she'd chosen the same path as her, but Irene thought that being the big boss and working behind the scenes suited her daughter better.

"Alright, but what if they drop your name and claim that you are my daughter? Surely, Krystal wouldn't waste this chance to humiliate you."

It was Jennie's turn to arch a brow at her. If she didn't know her mother better, she would falsely assume that Irene was concerned about her. However, how could she forget that this woman will do anything to protect the career she had built over the years?

"Do they have proof?" She challenged her mother. "When you gave birth to me, you didn't even use your real name on the records, this is why Mama and I had a hard time trying to find my real parents. If we couldn't find it, I doubt that they could, not unless they presented a forged document. They'll be the one humiliating themselves, not me."