Chapter 13 The Counterattack Begins

• "Alright!" Jessie readily agreed. "I respect your decision. Don't worry, things will be resolved!"
• "Thank you, Jessie." Jasmine was deeply moved.
• These were her family and friends!
• They cared about her and respected her wishes!
• "The person I had dinner with that day was the one who caused my car accident. He said his name was Josh and he specifically invited me to dinner to apologise. I originally wanted to ask him for help in clearing things up, but we're not close, so it's hard to ask."
• "Josh?" Jessie's tone sounded a bit strange.
• "Yes, he said he's the heir of Salinas Jewellery." Jasmine was very excited. "Let me tell you, Jessie, he's so handsome! Those peach blossom eyes are so charming, like a male fox spirit. With his looks, if he entered the entertainment industry, he could almost rival Hugh."
• "Oh, really?" Jessie's tone was indifferent as if she wasn't interested. "Jasmine, I have something to attend to here, so I'll be busy. I'll find you after I'm done. Rest well and wait for my good news."
• "Okay! Bye, Jessie."
• After hanging up the phone, Jasmine felt a bit strange. Jessie used to love discussing these things with her, but why did it feel a bit off today?
• Could it be because she had lost five years of memories and didn't realise that everyone had grown up without her knowing?
• But Jessie is really excellent!
• They became good friends in high school and were always silly and crazy together, experiencing a fun and exciting youth.
• And now, Jessie has grown into an independent female CEO. I should also work harder!
• Jasmine encouraged herself, "Come on! You will shine brightly too."
• In the afternoon, the official Twitter account of Jesmine Entertainment sent a lawyer's letter to a marketing account, demanding that they delete their public posts within 24 hours and publicly apologise to Jasmine. Otherwise, they would be held legally responsible. They also tagged a few of the most abusive and provocative internet trolls, warning them to watch their language.
• The wording of the post was rigorous, the tone stern, clearly indicating the intention to protect Jasmine.
• This action sparked speculation among the public.
• 'As far as I know, Jasmine is just a newly debuted D-list celebrity with no commercial value. If she gets involved in a scandal, Jesmine Entertainment can simply put her on ice. There's no need for such a big fuss, right?'
• 'Just so! Last time when their leading actress had an incident, it caused such a big commotion.'
• 'Actually, this indirectly shows that Jasmine has some powerful backers! The financial backers are not ordinary!'
• 'So, you mean Jasmine is being kept by someone?'
• 'Not necessarily! Maybe she is really innocent and there are just some things we don't know.'
• 'Oh well! Let's forget about it. Even though Jasmine is just a minor celebrity, she still earns more than us. Let's just work hard and earn a living!'
• However, sharp-witted netizens realised the truth that Jasmine was not a pitiful person who could be trampled on at will.
• For a while, the internet became a bit quieter.
• Soon after, Jesmine Entertainment announced another large-scale costume drama adaptation from a popular IP. The novel had a huge fan base, so instead of directly casting the main actors and actresses, Jesmine Entertainment released a message, hoping that netizens would recommend suitable candidates to find the most anticipated leads.
• Jesmine Entertainment had established a solid reputation in the industry for its high-quality productions, so even though they released fewer dramas, each one was a hit.
• With a reliable production company and a large fan base, as long as there was an opportunity to participate in this drama, there was no doubt that it would be a big step forward for one's career.
• Once the news was out, everyone was excited and actively recommended their favorite idols in the comments section of the official Twitter account.
• For a while, Jasmine was forgotten by netizens.
• The crisis was resolved, and Jasmine breathed a sigh of relief.
• However, the investigation into Rhonda's case remained stagnant.
• "Her assistant is loyal to her. No matter how much money we offer, we can't get her to talk," Jessie complained to Jasmine over the phone. "I heard she's a die-hard fan. I don't know what she's thinking, keeping a die-hard fan by her side."
• Jasmine remembered Rhonda's assistant's arrogant demeanour and couldn't help but chuckle. "That's good. One is willing to be a servant, and the other thinks she's a queen."
• She comforted Jessie, "Don't worry! Keep investigating, and there will surely be some clues."
• "Okay, then take this time to rest. When things calm down, I'll ask Alicia to fight for your chance to appear on screen."
• "Alright!"
• Although she was forced to take a break, Jasmine didn't waste her time.
• She started reading many professional books on film and television, searched online for a list of actors who were considered to have contributed to textbook-like performances, observed their performances one by one, and took notes. She felt that she gained a lot from it.
• The performances of a man and a woman left a deep impression on her.
• The man was Hugh.
• Hugh had always been an energetic and lively figure in her mind. When she was young, he would tease cats and chase dogs, a true mischief-maker.
• This mischief-maker was the only one who could do nothing to her and would listen to her every word. From childhood to adulthood, he took the blame for her many times.
• However, his performance completely overturned Jasmine's previous understanding.
• He played the role of a cold and ruthless killer with a hint of warmth .
• The cold and terrifying demeanour when killing, and the slight smile on his lips when he put a coat on a little girl, these two completely different emotions were portrayed by him to the fullest.
• After watching it, Jasmine was deeply immersed in the story and couldn't help but write a sincere essay praising Hugh.
• The woman's name was Katherina Douglas.
• Katherina was indeed not just a random name. Among the crowd of fair-skinned and blond-haired people, she fully embodied the beauty of Eastern women. She was reserved, charming, elegant, enchanting, and dignified.
• Each style immersed people in it, making it impossible to break free.
• Jasmine deeply admired her and immediately declared herself a fan of Katherina, starting to dig into her idol's past.
• She went through all of Katherina's interview records.
• Only then did she know that Katherina did not come from a professional background. She was discovered by a talent scout by chance during college and embarked on the path of performing arts.
• Her family background was not good, and it could even be said to be relatively poor.
• She hailed from a small town on the border. At the age of 10, an earthquake tragically claimed the lives of all her family members.
• Following the earthquake, the government organised relief efforts, and she was fortunate to receive sponsorship from kind-hearted individuals who supported her education from elementary school through university.
• By chance, she discovered that her sponsor had a passion for art.
• In order to show her gratitude to her sponsor, she made the difficult decision to forgo her own education and pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
• After facing numerous challenges and setbacks, she eventually paved her own path to success.
• However, she has always kept the identity of her sponsor a closely guarded secret.
• Since achieving fame, her past has been carefully shielded, leaving outsiders with no knowledge of her background.
• Despite her rise to stardom, she had not forgotten her roots and remains dedicated to supporting her hometown and educational causes. She frequently participated in charity events as a special guest.
• The only disappointment for her fans was that, despite her many years in the spotlight, Katherina had remained single. There was only one occasion when she was photographed with a mysterious man, but no further information was ever revealed.