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Chapter 223: Chapter 223

The entire crowd erupted!

 

Apart from a few insiders, everyone else was left wide-eyed with shock.

 

Esme, Shen Menglai, Xu Zexi, and others stared at Zuri in stunned silence, unable to snap out of their daze.

 

As for An Ruo Xi and her fellow fans, they were equally dumbfounded.

 

"No way!" An Ruo Xi muttered under her breath.

 

"Sister? How could she be his sister?!"

 

"Wasn't she supposed to be his rumored girlfriend?"

 

 

Other fans turned to An Ruo Xi, questioning her, "Didn't you say she was his girlfriend?"

 

"What's going on?"

 

Faced with the barrage of questions from her group, An Ruo Xi felt a surge of panic, but quickly composed herself. "Could it be they're just trying to shut us up by claiming they're siblings?"

 

Owen put his arm around Zuri's shoulder, ignoring the fans and speaking directly to the reporters who had just arrived, "Allow me to formally introduce her—this is my sister, Zuri. My full-blooded, legitimate sister."

 

As he spoke, Owen lifted his chin proudly, his face beaming with pride, as if he were showing off a trophy rather than introducing a sibling.

 

The reporters frantically snapped photos of the brother and sister, their excitement palpable.

 

A reporter asked, "Owen, are you really quitting the entertainment industry?"

 

This question wasn't just on the minds of fans; even the bystanders were curious.

 

Before Owen could respond, Isaac jumped in, "That was just a joke, a misunderstanding—don't take it seriously."

 

An Ruo Xi, hearing the manager's words, felt a renewed sense of confidence. As long as Owen wanted to stay in the industry, he wouldn't be able to do so without his fans.

 

"What proof do you have that she's really Owen's sister? Without evidence, we won't believe it."

 

"Don't treat us fans like fools."

 

"If she's truly his sister, why didn't they clarify this from the beginning? Why keep it hidden? This is just suspicious!"

 

An Ruo Xi fired off a series of questions, her key point resonating with the other fans.

 

"An Ruo Xi is right! Why didn't they clarify from the start?"

 

"Yes, why didn't they clarify right away? If they had, we wouldn't have come here today, and none of this would have happened."

 

"Owen, we care about you, we love you, so why would you trample on our feelings? Using such a flimsy excuse to deceive us?"

 

"We're not as gullible as you think."

 

"If you want us to believe it, then show us the proof."

 

Several of An Ruo Xi's closest fan allies echoed her demands.

 

Azura, hearing these remarks, felt her anger rising to the point of boiling over.

 

What a bunch of nonsense!

 

Just as she was about to intervene, a rhythmic sound of footsteps approached from behind. A group of bodyguards in black uniforms parted the crowd, moving forward in a disciplined formation.

 

"When did my brother and sister ever need to prove their identities to outsiders?"

 

A cold, commanding voice cut through the noise from behind the crowd.

 

All eyes turned toward the voice, and they saw a tall, imposing figure striding toward them. With each step, a powerful aura emanated from the man, drawing everyone's attention.

 

Nolan, with his long strides, approached Zuri and Owen, his frosty gaze briefly sweeping over Owen's disheveled appearance before settling on Zuri.

 

He pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and gently wiped the egg yolk off her hair and face.

 

His movements were incredibly tender, so much so that it could make anyone melt.

 

Some reporters recognized Nolan, their jaws dropping in disbelief.

 

"Oh my God! Owen's brother is Nolan? How did I never realize they were related?" an older journalist exclaimed, regretfully smacking his forehead.

 

From the start of his career, Owen had never relied on his family and had never publicized his background, so very few people knew about his true identity.

 

Unless one was deeply involved in the finance industry, it was unlikely they would know just who Nolan really was.

 

A rookie reporter asked, "Who's Nolan? Is he someone important?"

 

The seasoned journalist swallowed hard before replying, "Important doesn't even begin to describe him. He's a legendary figure in the finance world, an investment genius. He's incredibly famous in the United States. I've heard that Nolan is ruthless and decisive in his work, and very protective of his own. Seeing how he's treating his sister, I'd say someone's in for a world of trouble."

 

The conversation wasn't quiet, and everyone around them heard every word. Soon, Nolan's identity spread through the crowd like wildfire, and those who were curious quickly pulled out their phones to look him up. Once they found his profile, they were floored. When they looked back at Nolan, their eyes were filled with admiration and awe.

 

Owen watched as his brother diligently wiped Zuri's face, feeling a pang of regret that he hadn't brought a handkerchief himself. He was kicking himself for letting this chance slip through his fingers.

 

Azura, standing off to the side, watched as the usually cold Nolan acted so tenderly, then glanced over at Owen, who was glaring at Zuri as if he wished he could be the one cleaning her up.

 

She felt incredibly jealous!

 

She was consumed with envy!

 

She was a walking lemon!

 

Zuri was somewhat taken aback, not expecting her elder brother to be so gentle, nor did she imagine that the usually stern and stoic man could display such warmth.

 

"I-I can do it myself," Zuri stammered, feeling awkward, especially with everyone watching.

 

"Be good! It'll be over soon," Nolan's deep, rich voice rumbled softly.

 

Owen couldn't take it anymore, jealousy written all over his handsome face. "Big brother, that's enough!"

 

Nolan withdrew his hand and handed the handkerchief to Owen, who instinctively took it.

 

Nolan then turned to face An Ruo Xi and the others, his icy gaze sweeping over them as he spoke in a voice that brooked no argument, "It wasn't you who made Owen successful. He got here on his own. Without you, he would still be an award-winning actor, still an exceptional artist."

 

"Don't think so highly of yourselves. In reality, you're nothing!"

 

"Today, you insulted my family, you hurt them. As adults, you need to face the consequences of your actions."

 

Nolan raised his hand, and Grayson stepped forward, addressing An Ruo Xi and the lead fans, "Please apologize to Miss Zuri and Mr. Owen."

 

"Of course, you can choose not to apologize. But tomorrow, you'll receive our lawsuit, for defamation, emotional distress, and financial damages."

 

Grayson handed a draft of the lawsuit to An Ruo Xi, then stepped back.

 

An Ruo Xi and her group started to panic.

 

"If we apologize, will you drop the charges?" someone asked.

 

Nolan didn't reply, but Owen immediately said, "No."

 

"Then why should we apologize?"

 

"An apology shows that you admit you were wrong. Damages are still damages. If every harm could be wiped away with a simple 'sorry,' the cost of wrongdoing would be too low."

 

The fan group was left speechless.

 

An older reporter overheard how things were being handled and was surprised. This wasn't like Nolan at all. These girls had better back off now, or they'd really be in deep trouble.


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Chapter 224: Chapter 224

Nolan waved his hand, and the bodyguards moved forward, taking photos of everyone present.

 

"What are you doing?"

 

"This is a violation of our portrait rights!"

 

The fans, led by An Ruoxi, started shouting.

 

The bodyguards, expressionless, ignored them entirely. To avoid any misunderstandings, Grayson addressed the media and onlookers, "This is to record everyone's information, so we don't miss anyone when sending out the legal notices."

 

The crowd of onlookers, hearing this, was visibly surprised.

 

"They're really going to sue them."

 

"They went too far. Even as fans, they can't behave like this. Coming to the school and premeditating an attack, it's already crossed the line into disorderly conduct and incitement."

 

"They deserve to be taught a lesson."

 

"Exactly. They don't deserve any sympathy."

 

Faced with the misunderstanding and harsh words from those around them, many fans felt ashamed and lowered their heads. Some even stepped forward to apologize to Owen and Zuri.

 

"We're sorry. We were wrong."

 

Once one person took the lead, others followed suit, offering their apologies as well.

 

The group of ringleaders, including An Ruoxi, began to waver, unsure whether they should apologize.

 

An Ruoxi, however, couldn't swallow her pride. This was her alma mater, a place she'd be living for the next two years.

 

"Let's go," An Ruoxi said to her hesitant friends.

 

"But we..." One of them began, but An Ruoxi cut her off.

 

"Apologize? They won't let us off even if we do. Why should we apologize? Do you want to humiliate yourself?" An Ruoxi snapped.

 

In the end, she led the other four away.

 

The rest of the fans followed suit and left.

 

With Nolan's arrival, the drama finally came to an end.

 

Nolan looked at Zuri. "Let's go."

 

Zuri nodded.

 

Surrounded by bodyguards, Zuri followed Nolan as they left.

 

"Wait for me," Owen quickly caught up with them.

 

Grayson stayed behind to handle the aftermath, his smiling gaze sweeping over the gathered reporters. The journalists, seeing his smile, couldn't help but shiver.

 

In the Rolls-Royce, the atmosphere was tense. Nolan turned to his unreliable younger brother, his voice stern. "We don't care if you fool around, but don't drag Zuri into it or hurt her."

 

Owen hung his head, not daring to make a sound. He knew he was in the wrong.

 

Zuri glanced at the guilty-looking Owen. "Actually, it's not entirely his fault. Things happened too quickly; none of us expected this."

 

Hearing his sister defend him, Owen was deeply touched, his eyes welling up with tears as he looked at her like a large, pitiful sheepdog.

 

"You've played around enough these past few years. It's time to come back," Nolan's voice was steady but brooked no argument.

 

Owen nodded, "Okay."

 

Having dealt with his foolish brother, Nolan turned to Zuri. "If anything happens at the academy, don't hesitate to tell me immediately. After this incident, if you feel uncomfortable staying at school, you can move out. I have a vacant apartment nearby that would be perfect for you to stay in temporarily."

 

As he spoke, Zuri felt a sense of déjà vu, as though she had heard these words somewhere before.

 

She glanced at Owen, who immediately chimed in, "I also have a vacant apartment."

 

"Heh," Nolan let out a cold laugh, and Owen fell silent.

 

At that moment, Adam called.

 

Zuri answered, hearing Adam's calm yet concerned voice on the other end, "Zuri, where are you right now?"

 

"I'm with..." Zuri began, but when she reached the names "Nolan" and "Owen," her voice caught in her throat.

 

Adam, sensing her hesitation, spoke in a gentle but anxious tone, "Is it inconvenient for you to say? That's fine. I just wanted to make sure you're safe. Try to avoid spending too much time with Owen in the future."

 

He stopped short of calling Owen a foolish troublemaker.

 

"If you ever find yourself in trouble and can't reach me, you can call my assistant, or, if necessary, ask our eldest brother for help. Remember, no matter what happens, we've got your back. Whatever comes up, we'll handle it for you, okay?"

 

Faced with Adam's sincere concern, Zuri couldn't help but feel touched.

 

In her past life, she had longed for familial love.

 

Now, looking at the brothers by her side and the one on the phone, she felt a warm current flowing through her heart. The cold, impenetrable walls around her heart seemed to crack just a little, letting in a hint of warmth.

 

"I understand, Second Brother," Zuri replied softly.

 

Hearing her call him "Second Brother," Adam was momentarily stunned. When he realized it wasn't his imagination, a smile spread across his face.

 

Pushing up the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, Adam's eyes sparkled with joy.

 

"When I'm done with this project, I'll come to the capital to keep you company," he promised.

 

"Okay."

 

After Zuri hung up, she noticed the intense gazes from the people beside her. Turning her head, she met two pairs of eager eyes.

 

Owen made no effort to hide his jealousy.

 

How unfair! Zuri had never even called him "Third Brother!"

 

Why did Adam, who rarely showed up, get to be called "Second Brother" first?

 

He couldn't deny it; he was jealous.

 

Although Nolan's expression remained calm and composed, Zuri sensed that something was slightly off with him as well.

 

Zuri wasn't foolish. She turned to both of them and said, "Thank you, Big Brother, Third Brother, for today."

 

In an instant, Owen was appeased.

 

Nolan maintained his usual expression, but the slight lift of his brow hinted at his good mood.

 

That evening, Owen posted a bombshell announcement, sending shockwaves through the entire entertainment industry.

 

**OwenV:** *"Thanks to all my fans for their support. Today, I'm announcing that I will be retiring from the entertainment industry."*

 

As soon as this news broke, social media platforms crashed.

 

Countless fans—music lovers, moviegoers, those who admired his looks, and drama fans—were all in disbelief, unable to accept the sudden announcement.

 

The news was too abrupt, too shocking for them to process.

 

Fans flooded his social media with comments, begging him to reconsider.

 

*"Oppa, if it's because of your girlfriend, I can accept that. Please don't abandon us. I don't want you to leave the industry."*

 

*"You can have a girlfriend! I don't mind, and I'll never oppose it. You can date a new one every month if you want. I don't care. Just don't leave us."*

 

*"I must be dreaming. Why would I dream of something so terrifying?"*

 

*"It's all your fault, girlfriend fans. You're the ones who kept yelling that he couldn't date anyone, and now you've driven him out of the industry. Are you happy now? You don't deserve to be his fans."*

 

Owen's retirement brought mixed reactions. While some celebrated, particularly his rivals, others were devastated—especially those who relied on Owen's fame for their livelihood and An Ruoxi and her group of fans.

 

The five girls, led by An Ruoxi, were left in shock after reading Owen's announcement, unable to recover for a long time.


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