At daybreak, Arthur unexpectedly discovered that a third-rate tabloid called the Star Newspaper had published a story about him and Malinda.
Arthur knew little about this newspaper.
The only reason he had seen it was that Scott had brought it over.
Ten minutes earlier, the young reporter had knocked on his door.
The moment he saw Arthur, the young reporter sucked in a sharp breath.
The swollen cheek and distinct finger marks told the young reporter what had happened-Scott would never normally have believed a story published in a rumor-mongering rag like the Star Newspaper. After all, he did not think Arthur would develop an interest in Malinda's new girlfriend and suffer domestic abuse at Malinda's hands as a result.
But now, he was not so sure.
"What happened?"
"Would you like breakfast?"
"I'm a decent cook."
Scott asked with complete sincerity-the young reporter was comforting his friend in his own way.
"Thank you."
Arthur nodded, then briefly explained. After hearing his explanation, Scott, who had just picked up an egg, visibly relaxed.
"Thank goodness! Thank goodness!"
"So it was about Oak Manor and the golden acorn auction. I thought..."
"You thought I'd gotten caught up in some scandalous love triangle? And that I was the one who'd been dumped?"
Arthur spoke irritably.
Scott rubbed his nose, then said cautiously,
"Actually, Arthur, you don't need to worry too much about the Star Newspaper. You should read the Moon Newspaper-it said you had a threesome with Malinda and her girlfriend, and then... you couldn't perform, so she slapped you!"
"Where's the paper?"
Arthur's expression froze, and he quickly flipped through the newspaper in his hands.
He confirmed that there was only the Star Newspaper.
"I couldn't get a copy-the Moon Newspaper's lead writer includes incredibly detailed descriptions in every issue. Gentlemen