Lately, rumors about Zayn's marriage had been swirling.
As the saying went, where there was smoke, there was fire.
There weren't many occasions for the couple to appear together. With Zayn appearing frequently with Nadine, it fueled speculations.
Everything came to a head at Winnie's birthday party.
The wealthy socialites loved gossiping on various occasions. Not before long, exaggerated versions of what had happened at the birthday party started spreading.
The most widely circulated version was that Zayn had abandoned his wife to book a hotel room with his mistress. The two of them shared a passionate night, only to be caught red-handed by Josephine, causing a rift in their marriage.
Naturally, the paparazzi wouldn't miss such juicy gossip. Soon, anonymous sources began leaking details online.
However, Zayn wasn't a celebrity while Josephine kept a low profile. The mistress wasn't a well-known figure as well. Even though it gained a little bit of traction, the news was quickly buried under other topics and didn't take off.
But things were different today.
Today was the press conference for Sky High. Countless reporters and media outlets, as well as famous stars like Aiden and Riley, were present as well.
If news of an affair were to surface, it would send the online world into a frenzy.
Zayn was well aware. His expression turned grim. "My father is sick and hospitalized. My wife is in Crestwood taking care of him, which is why she hasn't been attending events.
"I hope the media will act responsibly and stop spreading rumors about my marriage. Thank you."
The reporter pressed on. "Mr. Forbes, have you known Ms. Nadine for a long time? Many believe that she was the person who came between you and your wife. Is this true?"
Zayn's face darkened in an instant. Without warning, he picked up the microphone and threw it at the reporter.
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