This time, the explosive news was extremely overbearing; Y/N wasn't even given a chance to rest as resistance towards her infiltrated all levels. Even Her Vision's magazine, which she had recently appeared on, had never received such a cold reception. It seemed, because life was involved, even Y/N's professionalism couldn't save her from the blaming and accusations from anti-fans. This was because Hyunjin had already grasped her PR methods for dealing with a crisis.
However, this time, the complaints and intimidation came from the entire nation...All the anti-fans had joined forces. Even if one person dared to stick up for Y/N, they would immediately be destroyed by anti-fans.
So, regarding the incident with Jeon Soobin, not a single person dared to speak up for Y/N...
Even those that previously collaborated with her; even Kim Taehyung from TQ; when confronted by the media about this issue, decided not to say a word. It's not that they didn't believe Y/N, but they knew, no matter what they were to say, people would think they were trying to make excuses. To Y/N, this would be like adding frost to the snow.
Of course, regarding this matter, HYPE did not respond at all.
At the time the post was released, Jennie had already contacted Hyunjin. Although she despised Y/N - with her international status - HYPE was receiving significant benefits. After Jong-In's negative revelation about the company, they had only just started to regain their reputation because of Y/N's popularity.
So, what Hyunjin did this time, had taken things too far. It was even putting HYPE's future in jeopardy. Hence, Jennie was extremely unhappy about what he did.
"Did you know we are bound to Y/N for better or worse? By exposing her like this, aren't you afraid of dragging HYPE down with her?" She threw the newspaper in Hyunjin's face, "Did you know our company's shares have plummeted to an all-time low ever since you exposed Y/N's scandal?"
After hearing this, Hyunjin obviously questioned himself a little, but...he still cleared his throat and replied, "I know what I'm doing."
"You know what you're doing?!" Jennie sneered. "You obviously have no bottom line. Who do you think you are? A god? You can control the thoughts of a few people, but can you manipulate the entire internet?"
"You know, I've always known that between Jisoo, Kai and yourself, you have always been the most patient...because you think you are bound for great things. I also admit that your accompaniment often makes people feel at ease. But once you decide to draw your sword, you are quick and ruthless."
Jennie finally understood how it felt to reap what one has sown. She finally figured why she was such a failure and why her career continued to be destroyed in her own hands.
"If I say that I know what I'm doing, you should just leave it with me."
She no longer said anything. She simply looked at Hyunjin in extreme ridicule.
Their eyes met. In the end, Jennie was the one to admit defeat; things had already gotten to this point, could they still turn back?
After all the times she had attacked Y/N...this was the first time she felt slightly guilty.
Murder!
Once someone was coined this term, how badly would they be destroyed? This was beyond anyone's control.
"I heard Jeon Soobin's friends tried to contact Y/N multiple times, but she simply told them to let her die."
"I also heard that she beat Soobin's friend, threatening her to stay quiet."
"Haven't you guys seen the latest update? Supposedly, due to Y/N's hatred for the Jeon family, she even prevented Soobin from finding another donor."
"Y/N should go die!"
"Exactly, Y/N deserves to die!"
"Y/N, why don't you go die?"
Y/N's negative claims were overwhelming and the abuse she received was dirty and extreme. Netizens continued to spread the false accusations, slowly turning the words 'Y/N breaks promise resulting in Jeon Soobin almost dying' to 'Y/N wants to push Jeon Soobin to death'...
Worst of all, ex-fans decided to place Y/N's homecoming flight schedule online accompanied with the caption, "The slut is on her way home. Let's see how she gets attacked."
In reality, 10pm London time, 7am Seoul time, Y/N had already returned - 1 day ahead of schedule.
Jimin ordered his people to pick Y/N up straight from the airport without alerting any of the media and got them to escort her back to Hannam Hill.
As soon as she walked through the front door, Jimin was waiting at the doorway dressed in home clothing. The moment he laid eyes on her, he immediately stretched out his arms.
Without hesitation, she pounced into his arms and buried her head into his chest. The couple both gave a satisfied sigh.
Someone once said, 'A woman is a piece of a man's rib. When they hug, the rib finally returns home.'
"I agree," Y/N said out of nowhere as she hugged tightly onto Jimin's waist.
Jimin was blank for a moment before realizing what she was agreeing to.
"I didn't give you a response over the phone because I wanted you to see my expression. I want you to see that I am not joking," Y/N stepped back a little from his embrace and lifted her head seriously.
His heart ached as he gently stroked her hair and nodded, "My empire will provide you with the most solid protection."
"I know," Y/N nodded.
"It will also give you the fairest treatment."
"I'm aware of that too," Y/N quickly responded. "I'm just afraid the other people at JinHit will find it unfair."
"You've already dazzled everyone at HOPE's show and secured endorsements for multiple luxury brands. Who would dare to doubt you?"
"What I mean is, in order to protect me, I'm afraid you will treat others unfairly," Y/N giggled, "Do you think that would happen?"
"For our artist's development, the agency has formulated plans suitable to each individual. They all have their own goals and prospects..."
In other words, JinHit's arrangements for each person were suitable for their development. JinHit took special notice of any emotional changes in their artists and as soon as they noticed a change, their manager would make necessary adjustments until they understood their position.
As a result, they regarded their colleagues as rivals and their opponents as goals.
"In that case, who will you get to be my manager?"
"Who do you want as your manager?" Jimin asked her back.
She shook her head; she had complete trust in JinHit. With her current status, one couldn't say she didn't qualify to go to the company, but within the agency, she definitely didn't rank highly.
Jimin smiled secretively without giving her an answer. He simply led her into the bedroom and helped her into bed, "Right now, don't think about anything. Get some rest, adjust to the time difference and wait for me to come home from work...Since you were scheduled to return tomorrow, why don't you treat today as a day off."
Y/N lay in bed holding onto Jimin's hand, "I'm fine. Don't worry about me."
She had gotten used to being in the eye of the storm; as long as she continued to move forward, she would not feel defeated.
"I will tell Lu Che to instruct Mina to send HYPE a contract termination letter."
"OK," Y/N nodded gently. However, just as Jimin turned around to leave, she grabbed onto his hand, "I want to see Soobin."
"I knew you would worry about him, so I've already made arrangements. After you've had your rest, Lu Che will take you to see him." After speaking, Jimin leaned over and placed a kiss on Y/N's forehead.
She felt at ease as she slowly closed her eyes; her eyelashes fluttered a few times before she finally fell into a state of slumber.
Although she was extremely tired, Y/N knew it was a result of work rather than the scandal HYPE exposed. Gone were the days when she would be filled with self-pity as she mourned over the comments online. She was reminded of the words of a famous personality, "When the supposed netizens leave comments to ridicule you but are too afraid to reveal their true identities, their words should not hold any value."
"You should not be angered or upset by their irresponsible words."
"At times like this, you need to conserve your energy and strike back in the most appropriate way."
After seeing Y/N fall asleep, Jimin finally felt at ease as he left the villa. However, on the way to JinHit, Lu Che couldn't help but ask, "Should we deal with madam's issue as per usual procedures?"
Jimin looked down at the documents in his hands and replied in a deep and charming voice, "This is the order I want you to handle things: contact our lawyers and get them to send HYPE a contract termination letter on behalf of Y/N. After HYPE announces their contract has been terminated, get our Artists Director to announce that Y/N is officially joining JinHit."
"You want to make the announcement first? Don't you want to solve the issue at hand first?"
"The announcement is a part of the solution. Afterwards, JinHit will hold a press conference to clarify the incident with Jeon Soobin. Most importantly, I want you to identify 10 of the most active anti-fans and document all their messages, I will use them at the press conference. I want them to realize, by talking rubbish...they will need to face unimaginable consequences."
After hearing Jimin's words, Lu Che suddenly felt excited; Hyunjin would have never expected, after all the energy he had exerted to scheme against Y/N, he would end up helping her move up another level.
"So, madam's manager will be...?"
After a moment of silence, Jimin suddenly responded with one simple word, "Me."
Lu Che froze for a moment; he was surprised and slightly shocked.
"However, we don't need to announce it yet and don't tell Y/N..."
Lu Che chuckled as he swiftly nodded his head. It seemed, signing with JinHit and getting Jimin to be her manager was something only Y/N could do.
He was suddenly looking forward to the day everything would be announced...
Did Hyunjin really think he made a critical attack on Y/N?
How pitiful.
.....
After Soobin woke up from his surgery, the first thing he asked was how Y/N was doing.
Arin took one look at him and was too afraid to tell him about the mess that was happening on the outside as she tried to swerve around the topic. However, Soobin wasn't that gullible. With one look, he could tell Arin was trying to hide something. So, he forcefully sat up and demanded for his phone.
"Soobin, you already have enough on your plate, can't you get some rest? You've said it yourself, Y/N has someone to protect her."
However, Arin had no way of rejecting Soobin's pleading eyes. So, she ended up handing the phone over to him.
After going online and seeing the words 'Y/N murder' sitting at the top of search rankings, he began to panic as he tried to get up, "I am alive and well, how could these people talk such rubbish?"
Arin quickly tried to stop him, "Look at yourself, where can you go? Lie back down...if you are worried about Y/N, you will get to see her very soon."
Meanwhile, while the two were talking, Y/N and Soobin's doctor walked into the room. As the doctor held onto Soobin's medical history, he explained to Y/N, "Right now, he is still in the mid-term of his kidney failure. If he is lucky, he will still have time and the chance to locate a donor. However, he can't catch a cold and misbehave again. President Park has already arranged to find a suitable donor and we are currently searching through international sources, I'm sure we will get a response very soon. There's no need to worry, Miss Lee."
"Thank you, doctor."
After speaking politely, the doctor left the room. At this time, Y/N finally turned to look at Soobin helplessly, "You should not have to take responsibility for your brother's wrongdoings. You haven't contacted me in all this time; I had no idea your condition had gotten to this point."
Soobin's heart ached as he looked away, "I'm...fine..."
"You always try to act strong, just like me," Y/N sighed as she walked to his bedside and sat down.
Soobin analyzed her calm expression and asked, "Are you upset by the rumors that are going around? If I go out to clarify everything, it will be better..."
"The situation isn't as complicated as you think it is, but...it can't be simply solved by you stepping out to say a few words," Y/N stopped him as she assured, "I have my own plans. Plus, don't you already know, I married an extraordinary man. There is no way he will allow me to get hurt."
Soobin realized Y/N wasn't simply trying to comfort him, so he eased up, "If you need me, just let me know."
"Her husband is so capable, as if she would need you. Hurry and get some rest," Arin couldn't stand it anymore as she roughly growled at Soobin. Afterwards, she turned to Y/N and apologized, feeling slightly guilty towards her.
"This incident was all my fault...if it wasn't for me, Hyunjin the jerk, wouldn't have found out about the promise between you and Soobin."
"You can't beat his mind games, there's no need to blame yourself."
"There's one thing I don't understand though: what's wrong with the fans in your fan club? I would be better at being a club president than any of them," Arin exclaimed angrily.
"Me too," Soobin joined in. "I've seen all of your fashion shows and bought all your magazines. I can guarantee that I know you better than any of them."
"Then, let's wait until you are better. You can be the club president of my fan club," Y/N couldn't help but laugh.