Chapter 86 Isabella Goes Crazy, William Is Confused
At the end, Isabella blocked Amelia's way once again.
"Help me clear things up," Isabella said in the staff corridor.
Amelia found it amusing.
Why did Isabella still act so entitled even now?
Besides, she wouldn't stoop so low as to help Isabella clear anything up!
So Amelia ignored Isabella completely and turned to leave.
"Think it through. Even though I'm at a disadvantage now, I have William backing me!" Isabella's voice came from behind her.
"Lika, once the news about your abortion for Jeffrey gets out, do you think you can still be so arrogant?"
"The only reason you're doing fine now is because of my mercy!"
Amelia found this laughable.
Her mercy?
Amelia really didn't know where Isabella got such confidence.
"Lika!"
Amelia ignored her.
"Don't think you can stay in first place on this show! I'm waiting for you to come begging me!"
After that, Amelia packed up her things to leave. Jeffrey had organized a celebration dinner, and she was going to pick up Briar to go eat together.
Just then, Isabella started to lose it.
As the audience was preparing to leave in an orderly fashion, a man suddenly rushed into the studio.
Anyone who had previously hidden equipment in the staff corridor would recognize him - he was the person who had tried to ask Isabella about the demo and was then restrained.
This person was let in by Isabella.
Amelia's assistant Sable told her this.
"He's been stopped outside several times," Sable whispered in Amelia's ear. "Mr. Adams has seen him multiple times. Later we heard he wanted to ask Isabella questions, but Isabella had people block him. Supposedly he's Isabella's fan."
Amelia raised an eyebrow.
She paused her packing, deciding to see what Isabella was up to.
Then she saw this person rush onto the stage looking furious.
The live streaming equipment hadn't been completely shut off yet, so people online could still see what was happening.
Isabella was on stage packing her things.
Then this person shouted loudly: "Isabella!"
Isabella's microphone wasn't turned off yet, so this shout echoed everywhere.
The audience members who were about to leave all turned around to look.
Online viewers were also drawn back by this shout.
The staff who were about to end the livestream stopped.
"Can I help you?" Isabella seemed stunned for a moment, then smiled at the man in front of her.
The man looked extremely excited.
"Isabella, I'm your fan!" the man shouted, wiping his sweat.
Seeing this, William immediately started to walk over, but Isabella's assistant stopped him and shook her head.
William frowned slightly, not understanding what was going on.
"Well, hello," Isabella extended her hand to shake his. "Thank you for supporting me."
The whole scene looked like it happened by chance.
Many people even started worrying about Isabella.
After all, crazy fans could do anything.
There had been many previous incidents involving other celebrities as reference.
"Don't be afraid, I won't do anything!" the man continued shouting, then said, "I just want to tell you, I'll always support you!"
Isabella smiled politely, looking at the man with apparent confusion.
"I saw your studio recording of the 'Slight Love' demo online - it was absolutely stunning! I'm blown away by your talent!"
The man continued shouting: "There are many bad rumors about you online today, Isabella. I want to tell you, you're no worse than anyone else!"
"Lika is a professional singer who has studied in this field for years to achieve what she has, but Isabella, you're just an amateur, yet you can reach this level!"
"I think the 'Slight Love' demo version is just as amazing as the live version of 'Yesterday Once More'!"
Hearing this, Isabella seemed a bit embarrassed. She said, "Thank you for your support, but... that's really too kind."
"No, it's not!" the man continued, then came his ultimate question: "Is the 'Slight Love' demo version sung by you, Isabella?"
Isabella seemed quite helpless, but still nodded in acknowledgment: "Yes."
If before her attitude had been vague, this time Isabella was officially and clearly admitting it.
Although many netizens already believed Isabella sang it, admitting or not admitting it were two different things.
The man got even more excited. He said, "Isabella, I have a suggestion. Didn't you announce a collaboration with a film company to turn 'Slight Love' into a micro-drama? You could include this demo!"
"Okay, I'll consider it," Isabella said with a smile.
The man kept chattering with Isabella, while Amelia was stunned.
So those harsh words Isabella said to her earlier, about how she couldn't possibly be first - was it because of this?
Using the demo version to compete against "Yesterday Once More"?
But... that demo version was recorded by Amelia back when she was trying to sell the song...
After all, if you want to sell something, you need to let people know what it sounds like, so she just did a casual performance.
And it was recorded in some random recording studio at the Adams Group.
Also...
Amelia looked toward William on the other side.
She saw William frowning as he looked at Isabella.
William's feelings were complicated at this moment.
When Isabella's assistant stopped him, he realized all of this was arranged by Isabella.
Both he and Isabella knew this song was bought from a singer called "Quiana," and this demo was also performed by "Quiana" back then.
So what was Isabella doing?
William never paid attention to online matters. Even if he wanted to, he couldn't keep up - he had many things to handle every day. There were plenty of rumors about him online too, but he wouldn't surf the web all day. The company had a PR department to handle related matters, and Rhys would alert him to anything important.
So he didn't know about Isabella's various operations.
This was the first time he discovered that Isabella's actions seemed different from what he had imagined.
Thinking of this, William pressed his lips together tightly.
He was waiting for Isabella to give him an explanation.
Amelia saw William's reaction but didn't say much. Sable beside her had completely changed her view of Isabella.
"I used to think Isabella was a pretty good person and quite talented. But now it seems she's really..."
This whole operation was clearly meant to crush everyone and become the best in the first round.
Sable couldn't find the right words.
She just felt this move was petty.
On the other side, Jeffrey walked over and draped a coat over Amelia's shoulders.
He had heard Sable's words and said with a smile, "Only people in our industry know, but netizens don't. Right now they're still praising her online."
Sable was shocked. She checked her phone - it was true.
People online were saying Isabella had a great attitude toward fans, and even when a crazy fan suddenly rushed up, she just politely shook hands with them.
Many Isabella supporters were now using the demo version of "Slight Love" to compete with "Yesterday Once More."
Many people said Isabella just wasn't in good physical condition during that livestream, which was why she didn't sing well. In reality, "Slight Love" was no worse than "Yesterday Once More."
Amelia didn't say anything and just left with Jeffrey.
On the other side, William and Isabella also left the venue.
In the Bentley, William looked at Isabella beside him, who was looking at her phone.
He asked, "What's the story with the demo?"