Chapter 287: Sienna Glanced at the Sizzling Lobsters in the Pan

Sienna glanced at the sizzling lobsters in the pan, then at Noah’s wide, expectant eyes. “Two hours,” she told Owen Parker firmly. “I’ll be at the office by then.”

“Understood.”

She ended the call and turned back to the stove. “Plates, sweetheart. Dinner’s almost ready.”

“Yes, Mommy!” Noah hurried to help, his small hands carefully setting the table.

Only when he stepped away did Sienna pull out her phone. Her screen flooded with notifications.

[Titan Systems Founder Slams Sienna and Aurora]

[Genius Valerie Duval and Top Model Celeste Duval Back Giselle]

[Giselle and Daughter Break Down in Tears]

Every headline twisted the narrative against her and Aurora Bellamy. Her Pulse DMs overflowed with rage. Followers demanded why she’d protect someone like Aurora. Then Grant Mercer chose to speak. His post made her blood boil.

[I acknowledge my weakness. I gave in to temptation. I vow to become a better man and spend my life making amends to my wife, Giselle, and our daughter.]

He painted Aurora as the seductress. The homewrecker. His post exploded. reposts, quotes, outrage. It nearly broke the platform. Then someone leaked Aurora’s location: Crownlight Entertainment, under Sienna’s protection. The mob descended on Sienna’s social media. Shameless company! Hand over the mistress! Apologize! How could you choose money over morals? I was a fan, Boss Bennett. This is disgusting! Boycott Crownlight Entertainment! Bankrupt Sienna! Drive her out of the industry!

It felt coordinated. Manufactured fury. Every brand Sienna worked with faced backlash. Maison Aurelia, Valenne—they scrubbed her from their pages. Production companies cut ties with Crownlight Entertainment artists. Anything linked to her was toxic. Crownlight Entertainment teetered on the edge. Sienna’s jaw tightened. The clock was ticking. Her team was still gathering evidence. Without it, Aurora was finished. So was her company. She called Miles Reed. “Use the badge. Mobilize everyone. I need answers. Now.”

The lobster rolls were ready. She filled them carefully. Despite the chaos, she sat down to eat with Noah and Lucas. It was Noah’s first time trying lobster. Lucas usually forbade it. The boy’s face lit up with each bite. Lucas barely touched his food. His eyes stayed on Sienna. “Let me handle this.”

“No.” Her voice was soft but firm. “I’ve got it.”

She knew Valerie Duval was behind this. Celeste wanted to crush Crownlight Entertainment. Valerie wanted to destroy her. If Lucas stepped in, Valerie would only sneer. She had to prove she didn’t need his power. She could fight this battle alone. After dinner, she checked the time. Almost there. “Time for your nap, sweetie. Mommy has to go to the office. I’ll be back soon.” Noah put down his half-eaten roll. “I want to come with you, Mommy.”