Brian's eyes narrowed dangerously.

“And why did you do that?"

“Here is the thing."

Eleanor braced herself. She had already played this scene repeatedly in her head, and had prepared the words she was going to say.

“A fan posted online that you bought a set of limited edition jewelry as a gift for me. I've been waiting all this time, but you never gave it to me, so I assumed that it must be for someone else. Well, you know how it is in the entertainment circle. The people here do not dare to touch me as long as I have your support. If they somehow catch wind that you have a new girlfriend, who knows what will happen to me?"