Chapter 120

Wendy sighed, handing the reins to Yulia. "You play with it. Winnie and I should keep an eye on the trending topics." As expected, the trending topics were revealed at six o'clock. The hashtag #miaWyatt# quickly soared to the top of X's trending list, and the comment section exploded. Soon after, #Winnie# also shot up the rankings. "@Winnie, your man has been stolen!" Winnie's birthday incident quickly sparked online discussions. The comments section was chaotic: "Totally a bitch. She's clearly riding on the big shot's coattails to take shortcuts. Ridiculous." "I never would've guessed Wyatt had something to do with Winnie. Mia really is the type to eat both sides of the cake." "Ridiculous. Mia even made it onto the trending list, and she still dares to say she didn't 'steal' Winnie's man?" Wendy sat nearby, staring at the screen for a few seconds, unable to suppress a light laugh. She was both surprised by how quickly the scandal was spreading and impressed by Winnie's ability to handle the situation. She knew she couldn't ask Winnie how she managed to navigate the public storm so perfectly, but she still couldn't help but say, "You really are skilled. You handled it so tactfully." Winnie raised an eyebrow and replied lightly, "I never rush. Netizens always manage to guess the right direction. Since they've figured it out, I'm not in a hurry to clarify." Five minutes later, a popular entertainment blogger posted an exposé video targeting Mia. In the video, the blogger mocked Mia's connections to powerful figures, implying that her resources were obtained through improper means, with disdain in her tone: "Does everyone remember the grand press release from Winnie's birthday? Although we all know it was a tactic to suppress her, still, Mia—who's never even played a small role—managed to use this opportunity to make it onto the star-studded stage. This makes you wonder what kind of deep manipulation is going on behind the scenes." The comment section exploded: "Haha, as expected, Mia is just a small character, but never thought she could so recklessly snatch resources!" "As expected, Mia never knows how to be low-key. She clearly doesn't have that much ability, yet she's so arrogant. Just look at the resources she's taken—so many people must've been left with nothing." "What a master move. Winnie stood up and avenged herself directly!" Soon, the center of public opinion shifted, and all attention turned to Mia's past. At the same time, Winnie glanced at her phone and casually said, "This marketing strategy is ruthless. Mia couldn't turn things around and ended up falling into her own trap." She smiled lightly and put the phone down. "You really are a natural at playing these games," Wendy couldn't help but exclaim. "You control the pace like you're managing the whole situation." "You have to understand," Winnie smiled slightly, "in this industry, patience is key. Every opportunity has its inevitability. Sometimes, silence and waiting are the most powerful tools. What you can control is what's most valuable." Wendy's eyes grew deep, a shock running through her heart. "I understand now. You're not in a rush to get revenge—you're waiting for the right moment, like a well-planned final move." Winnie lightly raised the corner of her mouth. "Exactly. You can take my man, but don't touch my work." As time passed, the grand ceremony of the Celestial Excellence Awards reached its climax. Elites from all fields gathered, creating an atmosphere that was both dignified and elegant. Despite many celebrities opting to stay out of the spotlight, the historic theater was still filled with the eager anticipation of movie lovers. Winnie had completed her red carpet walk in advance. Her gown was elegant and appropriate, her demeanor composed, and she dazzled with radiance. Her seat was arranged at the side stage, convenient for her to step up at any moment to present an award. The entire setup exuded a meticulous, high-end atmosphere. "Miss Loxley, tonight you'll be presenting the Best Actress Award and the Best Original Screenplay Award," a staff member approached with a smile, their eyes filled with respect. "You'll have a wonderful collaboration with the other two award presenters." Winnie casually nodded and smiled in response. "Great, I like this arrangement." The theater was dazzling with lights, and each seat had a small card with the guest's name on it. Her card read "Kim." She looked at the staff member and joked, "Assigning me to present awards with unfamiliar presenters, won't that make the atmosphere a bit awkward?" The staff member beamed with a smile. "Absolutely not. After all, Miss Loxley's presence is unmatched. You'll handle it." Winnie scoffed quietly, but internally, she was already prepared. She knew that tonight, at this grand event, she would not only showcase herself as an influential figure in the film industry, but also seize the opportunity to once again expose the truth behind Mia's actions.