Benson

Chapter 56 The Price of Being High–Profile

Megan’s phone call left Yvonne stunned. She felt dizzy, as if struck by a sudden storm.

She quickly stepped outside, still on the phone, and opened her browser to search for the latest news.

The internet was buzzing with the news. A famous entertainment journalist’s report had shaken the entire entertainment industry.

The rumor that Mary might be pregnant quickly made it to the top of the trending topics, sparking a flood of speculation and discussion

Yvonne clicked on a photo showing Mary at an obstetrician’s office. Mary’s face was slightly pale, but her eyes held a hint of anticipation.

Another photo, taken that afternoon, showed Benson from behind, wearing a beige down. vest, standing in front of Mary as if they were talking.

This photo caused a huge stir online.

Mary’s fans, who had always supported and adored her, were now even more excited.

They naturally assumed that the picture of Mary and Benson at the hospital meant they were there for a prenatal check–up, a clear sign that their relationship was progressing.

On social media, messages of congratulations and support flooded in. Fans expressed their joy for the future parents with warm words.

In discussion forums, the anticipation for their upcoming “wedding of the century kept growing. Fans were already imagining the details of the wedding, from the dress to the venue, each vision filled with hope for the celebrity couple’s future.

Yvonne stared at her computer screen as the social media buzz grew like a snowball, with speculation and rumors spreading unchecked.

Mary and Benson’s names frequently appeared in the trending lists. Surprisingly, neither Mary’s studio nor Benson’s PR team had issued any official response.

In a luxurious private room at the July Club, Berison sat on a plush sofa, arms crossed, staring intently at his silent phone.

His face was dark and stormy.

Since the news of Mary’s “pregnancy” broke, his phone hadn’t stopped ringing. Congratulatory calls and questions about the wedding date poured in. But to him, there was nothing to celebrate.

Most people in their circle didn’t know Benson was secretly married. They thought Mary was his official girlfriend.

So when the “pregnancy” news broke, everyone naturally assumed they were about to get married,

William, sitting nearby, couldn’t help but laugh at Benson gloomy face. He thought Benson was getting what he deserved.

After all, Benson and Mary’s high–profile behavior had frequently made entertainment headlines. Now, they were reaping the consequences.

What made it even more satisfying was that two and a half hours had passed since the pregnancy” rumor started spreading. In this seemingly short but excruciatingly long period, Benson’s phone screen had remained silent, without a single call or message.

Especially from Yvonne, as his wife, she hadn’t called or messaged even once. At this crucial moment, she chose to remain silent and absent.

This silent neglect was a psychological blow to Benson.

William, seeing Benson’s expression, said with schadenfreude, “Matthew, did you know Yvonne waited for his call for three whole years? Hearts cool slowly, don’t they?”

Matthew just gave a faint “mm,” but his eyes showed a hint of sympathy.

Benson, glaring at the two of them, finally couldn’t hold back, “Are you two done?”

His voice was laced with impatience.

Seeing this, Matthew changed the subject, “Benson, how do you plan to handle things with Yvonne?”

Since Benson believed Yvonne had drugged him, his parents hadn’t interfered in his and Yvonne’s matters.

Before, whenever he and Mary made headlines, his mother would call to remind him to consider Yvonne’s feelings.

But since that incident, everything changed.

His parents seemed to have accepted Yvonne’s “betrayal” and adopted a laissez–faire. attitude towards their relationship.

At this moment, Benson felt a mix of emotions.

He had once been annoyed by Yvonne’s concern and control, even hoping she would stay away.

However, now that Yvonne truly stopped caring, he felt uneasy, even a bit lost.

He realized Yvonne’s coldness and distance made him feel an unprecedented loneliness.

Benson stood up, picked up his phone, and prepared to leave.

At the door, he suddenly remembered something and turned to ask, “Why does Marcus call her Eleven? Does Eleven have some special meaning?”

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Matthew and William were taken aback, then Matthew answered, “Maybe he means ten billion?”

William agreed, “Yeah, it should be ten billion, not eleven.”

Yvonne returned to the company and immediately called a meeting with the marketing. department to discuss the issue with Mary’s endorsement.

Despite Mary and Benson’s relationship being an open secret, the romance between the ” innocent beauty and the wealthy heir” was always a hot topic, an endless source of media and public interest, a true traffic magnet.

Yvonne understood why the previous president chose Mary as the spokesperson. Mary’s image perfectly matched the product’s positioning, and with Benson’s support, it

undoubtedly brought tremendous exposure to the brand.

However, words like “pregnancy” and “unmarried pregnancy” were double–edged swords for the company’s brand image.

Yvonne knew that such negative tags could have unpredictable impacts on the brand.

So, she was inclined to replace Mary as the spokesperson.

In the meeting, Yvonne presented her idea, which sparked heated debate.

On one hand, Mary’s traffic effect was undeniable. On the other hand, Yvonne hadn’t yet found a suitable replacement for Mary.

Thus, the meeting ended with no decision, pending further discussion.

After the meeting, Yvonne hurried to the airport to pick up Bella.

She knew Bella had gone on an important mission and was eager to hear the results.

When she picked up Bella at the airport, Yvonne couldn’t wait to ask, “Was I right?”

Bella, exhausted and tense from the long journey, nodded while gulping down water. “Yes, what do we do now?”

Yvonne appeared exceptionally calm and suggested, “Let’s go home first. Susan made pizza, your favorite. Let’s eat.”

Bella was puzzled and uneasy at Yvonne’s calmness and asked urgently, “Shouldn’t we report such despicable tactics to the police right away?”

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