He Waited She Wilted (Ottilie and Yorath) novel Chapter 20

The immaculately dressed, high-society heirs were absolutely pelted, completely stunned by the sudden assault. It wasn't until Nyssa let out a terrified scream that they finally snapped back to reality.

Even in the chaos, they maintained their perfect gentlemanly composure, throwing themselves in front of Nyssa to shield her from the relentless crossfire.

The bodyguards scrambled forward, desperately trying to carve a path through the madness.

Seeing Nyssa heavily guarded only fueled the rage of a few overly emotional fans. With nowhere else to vent their hatred, they physically vaulted over the barricades and lunged directly at her.

Where one went, others instantly followed... The scene descended into absolute pandemonium.

Half an hour later, the police finally arrived.

Nyssa was escorted into a private car, her hair wildly disheveled and her designer gown utterly ruined.

In a fantastic mood, Ottilie actually splurged and spent ten dollars on a cab ride home.

On the way, she received a frantic call from Soren.

"Where are you?"

He had stepped away to figure out the seating issue, and when he returned, she was gone. Then the massive riot broke out at the main entrance. He had called her dozens of times, but she hadn't answered a single one.

Leaning back into the plush leather seat, the corners of her lips curled upward. "I'm on my way home."

"Tell the driver to pull over immediately. I'm coming to get you right now," he demanded.

"There's no need. Please pass a message along to Mr. Fordham for me. My duty is fulfilled. Since I'm not in the movie, I have no obligation to participate in any future promotional events. My absence won't be considered a breach of contract."

The massive riot involving Nyssa being assaulted by her own fans dominated the top trending spots online for a solid hour before it was abruptly scrubbed from the internet.

Late into the night, Nyssa posted a heartfelt video assuring everyone she was safe. She publicly forgave the fans, stating she knew they hadn't meant to hurt her, and even sent her own legal team to bail out the individuals who had been arrested at the scene.

The fans, having realized they attacked the wrong person and sobering up from their adrenaline high, had been terrified of facing severe legal consequences. The moment Nyssa's video went live, they were moved beyond words, practically willing to rip their own hearts out for her.

Ottilie wasn't surprised in the slightest. Nyssa was an exceptionally brilliant public figure who knew exactly how to manipulate human psychology to perfection.

Ottilie knew she could never compete with that.

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