Mysterious Mrs. Pansy

However, the entertainment news reporter was acting pretentiously, not ready to reveal everything upfront.

“I can tell you this much, if I don’t get my hands on the prize money for reporting this, then it’s your incompetence.”

“This is a historic scoop. It cost me ten thousand bucks to secure it. If I hadn’t paid so much, the other party wouldn’t have given me this evidence!”

The entertainment reporter was smug. The four or five other media reporters present were each slightly interested, but his investment was sure to make a return.

But the biggest scoop and the first reporting of this matter were still in his hands.

So he knew exactly what he should do this time.

But he didn’t want his peers to be left with nothing, after all, they all eat together within the industry, so these considerations were necessary.

“Alright, we’ve all said our piece, and of course, we will thank you. And your hard work won’t go unnoticed, especially since you spent money this time.”

“Spill it, don’t keep us in suspense. There’s no need for it, and we feel the water is too still right now.”

These reporters had just gotten a big break from Patrick’s company a few days ago.

They hadn’t paid attention to the details, whether about the company’s staff leaving or the negative news, or Patrick and Jane being interrogated by the authorities.

So their reports caused quite a stir online, even though Jane managed to handle the situation through her own means.

They promptly updated their coverage, but it didn’t mean the storm had passed, or that their minds had been pacified.This belongs to NôvelDrama.Org - ©.

They still wanted to continue tracking the story through other means.

During this period, entertainment companies had become much quieter. Many stars had chosen to take a vacation or a break, avoiding the normal routine and trying not to cause any trouble during this time.

This trend had become quite prevalent.

As a result, only a few problem-free stars and those trying to break into the industry remained active during this period.

Some stars had signed contracts with major programs and couldn’t refuse. They continued to thrive in the entertainment industry, while the others were left with nothing to do.

But even when they were rehashing old news, they were extremely cautious.

Because Jane’s company had warned them beforehand that any media outlet creating rumors or overanalyzing their reports would face consequences. It was not just about cooperation, but also about the legal aspect.

Hence, the media had become very circumspect in their reports, being cautious about the source of their evidence. They tried their best to avoid getting into trouble.

So in reality, they were all itching for a breakthrough.

“Don’t rush, you guys sharing this big scoop with me is enough for you to have a breakthrough. Even if nothing else goes right for us this month, this scoop is worth it.”

As the entertainment reporter spoke, the others became even more eager.

But they also knew that if they pushed too hard, the price would be higher.

It was like a negotiation, and everyone knew that the news was on the table.

Although they didn’t know the specifics, they already knew who the news was about.

So, the longer one could hold out, the more likely it was that the other party would make a mistake in judgment. They could then acquire the news at a normal price.

If all of them rushed, it would turn into a bidding war, and they would have to shell out more money to get better leads.

And even though they could get leads, they would only be marginal. It would be risky for them to bet on such flimsy evidence.

Although in the past, they could spin elaborate stories from just a photo of Patrick or other celebrities in a certain place, the recent crackdown in the entertainment industry affected not just the stars but also them, the media.

“Just spill it. Didn’t I share with you guys about Jane’s miscarriage and abortion? It’s time for you to share back with us.”

The urban newspaper reporter had bought Jane’s medical records and test reports from a nurse earlier, so now he felt it was time for payback.

That incident had caused quite a stir at the time and had led to a series of events. Even though he was still jittery thinking about it, the attention also had its benefits – he gained quite a few fans, and their newspaper’s sales had increased.

He had almost been held accountable for it, but fortunately, he managed to turn the situation around, becoming the one to explain on behalf of Jane and April, which saved him.