Chapter 152 - Do You Want Him To Like You?

''So, the news denying the dating rumours between Miss Zeya and Lucas Biden was true? Why then did Lucas' side deny it?''

''We do not know why they decided to do that but we are also doing our best to protect our actress''

''I heard that Zeya got an exclusive contract with AGATHA. Is that true?'' one reporter asked.

''Yes, our actress got an exclusive contract with AGATHA and we have the contract that she signed with us''

''Was this contract given to her because of her relationship with Sebastian Bassey? At the party, they were seen holding hands. Are they dating?''

'Zeya and Sebastian are just good friends and he decided to help her out at the party''

''Sister Lylia, you said Miss Zeya and Lucas Biden dated for two years but kept it as a secret. In those two years, everyone knows how busy Miss Zeya was. She gained a lot of fame in the last two years. Everyone knows that the Biden family is among the top ten wealthiest and powerful families in City X. I believe there were some benefits to her being silent about the relationship. Then, can we assume that Miss Zeya also used Lucas Biden for clout and only came out of the relationship when it didn't serve her what she wanted anymore?

She was involved with Sebastian Bassey. Everyone know the Bidens' and the Basseys are rivals in the industry. Isn't she simply picking and choosing her next targets? Who is it going to be next after Sebastian Bassey?'' a reporter at the back stood up and asked.

Zeya almost stood up but sister Lylia pulled her back and shook her head subtly, telling her to calm down.

''This reporter, are you purposefully targeting our Zeya? How can you say such things about my idol? You stinking reporter!'' Lex stood up among the crowd and asked, making everyone turn to look at her.

Alice chuckled and lowered her face.

''And who might you be, little Miss? Are you her fan?''

''No, I am her cousin in law. Miss Zeya is the girlfriend of my cousin. You better mind your words before I ask my parents to sabotage you'' Lex said courageously.

''Girlfriend?'' one of the reporters asked and they all turned to take a proper look at Lex.

The reporter stood up and walked closer to Lex. He looked at Lex, and she didn't back down either and faced him off.

''Little girl, did Miss Zeya pay you to come and create another piece of news for her? Just now your idol said they weren't a couple but now you are saying they are a couple. What should we believe then?''

''You…'' Lex wanted to attack him.

''Lex, that's enough'' Alice stood up and pulled Lex beside her. She looked at the reporter and ask, ''are you now going to attack a little girl?''

':Lex…'' Zeya stood up and hurried down towards them.

''I didn't know Miss Zeya had such passionate fans. Are you doing cosplay?'' the reporter asked. He looked especially grim.

''Lex, are you alright?'' Zeya ignored the reporter and looked at Lex.

''I'm fine, sister Zeya''

''Everyone is interested in knowing. Are you dating Sebastian Bassey in secret? Will you also drag his name the same way you are doing when he breaks up with you in the near future?''

''Have you said enough? Who sent you here to sabotage me? How much did they pay you for coming here?'' Zeya asked as she stood in front of the reporter.

''You are accusing me wrongly, Miss Zeya. I find your baseless accusations offensive''

Zeya looked at the reporters that have gathered around them. They were busy taking pictures and recording everything that was happening then.

''This press conference is over'' Sister Lylia stood up and declared before she walked towards Zeya.

''Our company will not tolerate any form of disrespect towards our actress. Reporter Ben, you will hear from our lawyers soon'' Sister Lylia looked at the reporter coldly as she spoke.

''I was simply asking a question. Did Zeya have to have such a big reaction? Or maybe she is indeed hiding something. If she has to hide in a relationship, it goes a long way to tell what kind of person she is in real life'' Reporter Ben said.

''What kind of person does she have to be in order to have her privacy exposed by the media?'' Sebastian asked from a distance and everyone turned to look at him. He walked over and pulled Lex to his side.

''Just now, you were threatening the brand ambassador for AGATHA and also attacking my cousin. Reporter Ben must be looking to retire soon, right?''

''Elder cousin'' Lex held Sebastian's hand.

''You should go and look for a farm and start working as a farmer. Your days as a reporter just ended right now. I am going to sue you until there is not a penny in your bank accounts'' Sebastian turned to Zeya, ''let's go both of you''

Zeya turned to look at sister Lylia. Sister Lylia nodded her head.

Zeya looked at Alice and smiled before going out of the place with Sebastian and Lex.

The reporters started murmuring as they gave reporter Ben ugly gazes. Everyone was now talking about how he came intending to target Zeya but ended up been shamed.

Reporter Ben chuckled and walked away, pushing everyone aside. His face was twisted unpleasantly.

''Whoa! Another night of chaos. Sister Zeya, why do I feel that Zeya and Sebastian are just chaos together?'' Alice looked at Sister Lylia.

''I can only imagine what will happen once you girls start filming for the drama'' Sister Lylia sighed.

''Xia, let's go. I'm tired'' Alice said to Xia.

….

''Elder cousin, are you mad at me?'' Lex asked as she sat at the backseat while Sebastian drove them. Zeya was in the front seat with him.

''I couldn't just watch while that man say horrible things about my idol'' Lex continued.

''Em… Mr. Bassey… this is all my fault…'' Zeya pursed her lips when Sebastian turned to look at her. she turned to Lex and shook her head.

''Elder cousin, why don't you send me home first? I don't want to be a third wheel. Sister Zeya, give me your number. Let's chat later on'' Lex removed her phone and gave it to Zeya.

''Is that okay by you?'' Zeya looked at Sebastian.

''She will get it either way, might as well give it to her yourself'' Sebastian said as he took a curve.

''Oo'' Zeya handed the phone to Lex after putting her number on it. She looked outside the window and saw that the road wasn't leading to her house.

''This… this is not the road to my place'' she said to Sebastian.

''This is the way to our family house. Elder cousin, are you going to introduce sister Zeya to uncle and aunt?''

''This…'' Zeya looked at Sebastian.

''I'm dropping her home, first''

''Oo'' Zeya calmed down a little.

Sebastian continued driving as he listened to the small talks of Zeya and Lex.

A few minutes later, he pulled over in front of a giant gate and turned to look at Lex who had fallen asleep.

''She is asleep'' Zeya said to him.

''Stay in the car. I will send her inside first''

''Let me help you''

''Do you want to meet my parents?'' Sebastian lifted his brows.

''No'' Zeya shook her head.

"Then, stay in the car and wait for me'' Sebastian got down from the car and went to the backseat. He opened the door and carried Lex out of the car, sending her inside.

Zeya removed her phone to call sister Lylia.

''Hello, sister Lylia. I'm fine, don't worry. I seemed to have caused more trouble''

''Don't worry. We will handle it. That reporter just came to cause trouble. The company will handle him. Have you gotten home?''

''No. Sebastian is sending Lex home first. Sister Lylia, let's talk later'' Zeya hung up when she saw Sebastian returning.

Sebastian got into the car and turned to look at her. Zeya blushed and asked as she looked away.

''Why… why are you looking at me like that?''

''I'm thinking if I need to go for exorcism. You just keep bringing me trouble''

''I'm sorry''

''What are you sorry for?''

''Everything''

Sebastian sighed and shook his head. He started the car and drove away.

''Tomorrow you will be having an official meeting with the Chairman of AGATHA, my father''

''Your father? What if he doesn't like me?''

''Why? Do you want him to like you?''

''No… yes, I mean I am going to be the brand ambassador so I should hope that my employer likes me''

''He doesn't like you. But, he doesn't hate you either. He is a professional man, you don't have to be scared''

''Okay''

''And… next time you get into a relationship, make sure that man is worth it. What kind of man would not want to announce to the world that they are in a relationship if they are not hiding something? You should have known he was playing with you the moment he suggested a secret relationship. What are you women always thinking?'' Sebastian shook his head.

Zeya smiled and turned to look at the window.