Without thinking, he flung the phone across the counter. It landed with a loud clatter, sliding slightly from the force.
His jaw clenched.
He stood there, staring at nothing.
How the hell did they get that photo?
His reputation—everything—had been destroyed.
Grrr Grrrr.
The phone vibrated on the floor, snapping Zixuan out of his thoughts. He bent down and picked it up.
Assistant.
He stared at the screen for a few seconds, hesitant to answer.
Taking a deep breath, he finally slid his finger across the screen and picked up the call.
"Boss, did you see the news?" Tianyu asked nervously from the other end.
"Mmm."
"It's a lie, right?"
His voice trembled with uncertainty as he tried to defend Zixuan.
"Yes, I'm sure. I know how the news industry loves to exaggerate things. Everyone knows you have grudges with Mr. Li. Why would you stay in the same room, let alone have an affair with him?"
"Gu Lee." Zixuan cut his monologue short, voice sharp.
"Sir?"
