Chapter 865
The press conference about Ysabelle’s new album was in the afternoon, and Sophie and Tristan were there.
By the time they arrived, Ysabelle was already done with her makeup backstage. Felix was there beside her, and it seemed like they had made up.
When Ysabelle saw Sophie and Tristan, her smile widened.
“Sophie, I’m so nervous! I really love my new album, and I wonder if my fans will like it too.”
“You don’t need to worry. As long as it’s good, the fans will like it.” Furthermore, the album received a great deal of attention and investment from TS Entertainment.
Therefore, there would be no issues in terms of quality.
“You’re right.”
When it was time, the manager came over to bring Ysabelle to the site. “Ms. Sophie, we’re definitely going to succeed this time,” the manager said, confident about the album.
“I know. Best of luck!”
TS Entertainment had become one of the most popular entertainment agencies, and plenty of artistes expressed an interest to join it.
“Mhm. Don’t worry, Ms. Sophie. We’ll do our best and not let you down.” The employees of TS Entertainment loved their company, for working there meant that they did not need to worry about the complicated matters that often occurred in the entertainment industry.
All they needed to do was focus on their jobs, and TS Entertainment would handle the rest.
They did not need to attend social drinking sessions and dinners, and nor did they need to butter people up for the sake of their careers. The company was basically a refuge in the storm called showbiz.
Felix went out as well. The press conference site was teeming with people from various backgrounds, and he was worried that something bad might happen. In most situations like this, Felix would usually stick by Ysabelle’s side.
Taking in Felix’s protective manner, Sophie commented, “They’re a good match.”
Ysabelle’s worries are for nothing, really. The love Felix has for her is genuine, and everything he does is for her.
“Yes. Felix’s my best friend, and I know what kind of person he is. He really does love Ysabelle.” That was why Tristan had never opposed their relationship.
“Why didn’t you help Felix out when your father was chastising him, then?”
“That’s his issue. If he can’t even handle that properly, how is he going to be with Ysabelle?”
Ysabelle was a singer, and there were many things she needed to face in her line of work. As the man behind her, Felix had to be a good support for her.
“Come on, let’s go to the front,” Tristan said before grabbing her hand and walking out of the room.
The two of them then took their seats in the front row. There were many reporters who attended the conference. After all, the media’s attention would always be caught as long as it was a TS Entertainment artiste who was holding a press conference.
TS Entertainment, despite being established only a little over a year ago, was already thriving.
Regardless of whether it was The Wheelers, Cecelia, or Ysabelle, who had recently risen to fame, were all popular.
The press conference was packed with many of Ysabelle’s die-hard fans.
Everything went smoothly at the start. Furthermore, the moment the press conference began, Ysabelle’s title track was premiered on various music platforms as well.
Sophie checked those platforms and noticed that Ysabelle’s song was gaining traction the second it was released.
Furthermore, the media was enamored with Ysabelle’s character, so everything seemed to be going well.
When it was time for the fan meeting, one of the fans abruptly hugged Ysabelle, rendering her stupefied.
“Ysabelle, I don’t know if you know this, but I’ve been in love with you since you debuted. I’m obsessed with you. Can you be my girlfriend?”
“I’m sorry, but can you let me go? You’re hurting me!” Ysabelle was frightened out of her mind, for she had never encountered something like this before.
Worse still, the crazy fan even tried to kiss her.
“Ah!”
Ysabelle screamed.
In the next second, Felix darted over to grab the towering man and shove him away.
Then, he kicked the man’s stomach.
I can’t believe he did that to my woman! Does he have a death wish?
The sudden occurrence shocked everyone present, and once the reporters came back to their senses, they started rapidly taking photos of the scene.
Meanwhile, Felix lifted the man off the floor and started beating him up.
Sophie and Tristan quickly went to the front. Sophie held Ysabelle, and Ysabelle, who was trembling with fear, hugged Sophie in return.
Sophie patted her back and consoled her, “It’s okay. You’re okay now.”
“Okay…”
Ysabelle only calmed down after hearing Sophie’s voice. When she realized Felix was still hitting the other man, she hastily grabbed his hand.
“Felix, don’t do this. I’m fine,” Ysabelle told him, fearing that something worse might happen if Felix were to continue.
Furthermore, there were reporters around. The consequences would be unimaginable if things escalated.
Felix only calmed down when Ysabelle held his hand. In the next second, he pulled her into his arms.
“I’m sorry for failing to protect you.” He had been right by her side, but he still failed to keep her safe.
“Don’t say that, Felix. This has nothing to do with you. No one knew he was going to do that to me.”
At that point, Ysabelle could not be bothered about how the reporters might take photos of her being in Felix’s arms.
She was just a singer.
There was nothing she could do even if the reveal of her love life affected her music career.
“Felix, take her inside first. I’m going to handle the situation,” Sophie said. The scene was chaotic, and all of Ysabelle’s fans were watching the drama unfold.
“Okay.”
Ignoring everyone around him, Felix carried Ysabelle into his arms and began walking backstage.
The manager, who was shaken, quickly followed him in.
“Do you know who I am? How dare you hit me? Believe it or not, I’m going to make your life a living hell!” the man on the ground screamed hysterically.
“Is that so? Who are you then?” The look in Sophie’s eyes was a glacial one. Ysabelle had always been the beloved princess they all doted on, and Sophie couldn’t tolerate the fact that the man had done such a revolting thing to her.
“I’m—”
Right then, a few fans, who had finally snapped back to their senses, started beating the man up.
“D*mn you! Who cares who you are? How dare you do such a thing to our dear Ysabelle?”
The tall man was attacked by several fans at once, so he could not fight back in retaliation. The only thing he could do was cover his head with his hands.
The reporters continued to snap photos of the scene. As the press conference was broadcasted live on the internet, Sophie asked the security to stop the agitated fans, not wanting the incident to ruin Ysabelle’s reputation.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I’m sure none of us expected something like this to happen. As Ms. Lombard has been frightened by the incident, we will be ending the press conference earlier than expected,” Sophie said through the microphone. “Also, the photos you have taken today have to be reviewed by TS Entertainment before you can release them to the public.”
“Ms. Tanner, how can you do this to us? We’re the ones who took the photos, so we have the right to release them. What right do you have to assert control over us in this way?”
