Chapter 135

Author's POV The receptionist had seen Ryan Blackwood at the studio several times before. His commanding presence was truly unforgettable. The photo, though taken from what looked like a sneaky angle, clearly showed Ryan as the man in the background. Ivy deliberately held the phone longer than necessary, her expression growing increasingly smug. She knew rumors spread fastest when they caused chaos. "See it clearly now? Ryan and Sophie are the real couple. This Serena who suddenly appeared is nothing but a homewrecker!" The receptionist snapped back to reality, finally realizing these people had come specifically to cause trouble. "If you don't have an appointment, I'll have to ask you to leave." Serena was a generous boss who treated her employees exceptionally well, offering benefits unmatched elsewhere. Naturally, the receptionist's first instinct was to protect her. "Is this how you treat potential customers? Is this Dreamland's idea of customer service?" Ivy secretly pointed her p