Chapter 968 - 960: She’s Pregnant 2

Chapter 968: Chapter 960: She’s Pregnant 2

Tiana Thorne turned around and saw Joel Jones jogging toward her, raising her eyebrows slightly, "Do you need something?"

In her heart, she didn’t like this man.

Everyone, when in a slump, hopes to receive respect, even if just a little.

In her memory, Joel Jones didn’t respect her.

Now, she’s doing well, and his attitude towards her has drastically changed. Such a man, so driven by profit, isn’t worth getting too close to.

Joel Jones’s expression was gentle, curling his lips, "I want to talk to you about the direction of the program after ’Sunday.’ Can we find a café to chat?"

May Sloane looked at Tiana Thorne, not wanting her to waste her time.

Tiana raised her eyebrows again, speaking carelessly, "Joel Jones, if there’s something to discuss about the program’s direction, it should be with the production team, not me. What is there to talk about with me?"

"Just a brief sit-down, it won’t take too long."

Tiana shook her head, then smiled lightly, "I’m not alone now; my fiancé is waiting for me. You know how some paparazzi twist the truth to suit their narratives, turning black into white, and vice versa."

She paused for a second, then sighed gently, "If we were to meet alone and it gets spread around with embellishments, even if neither you nor I pursue it, it wouldn’t be easy to explain to my fiancé. Don’t you think so?"

Upon hearing this, Joel Jones’s expression changed slightly.

She wasn’t wrong; Aiden Shaw is indeed someone he couldn’t afford to provoke.

Tiana Thorne didn’t leave him without a way out and added, "If there’s something to talk about, we should do it here; it’s for work, isn’t it?"

Joel Jones didn’t refuse further, swallowing hard, sincerely asking, "Is Sue Rooney really pregnant?"

"Given my current status and position, there’s no need for me to lie."

This answer instantly changed Joel Jones’s expression.

Indeed, there’s no way Tiana Thorne would lie and ruin her own reputation.

Sue Rooney must be pregnant.

Tiana then politely said, "If there’s nothing else, I’ll be on my way."

"There’s more." He took a deep breath before continuing, "The reason ’Sunday’ has maintained high ratings is partly due to the show’s team hyping up the CP between me and Sue Rooney. Now, since you found out she’s pregnant, our CP hype will soon end, which might affect viewership."

She listened and asked, "So?"

Joel Jones responded, "I want to pair up with you for a CP again."

May Sloane: "..."

Wow, Joel Jones really had the guts to say that.

Tiana Thorne’s face remained calm, with a subtle smile, "I have no objections."

Upon hearing this, Joel Jones was pleasantly surprised, completely unexpected that she would agree so quickly. He exclaimed, "You agreed?!"

"If it can keep ’Sunday’s’ ratings high, as a member of the show, of course I have no objections. However..."

She made a charming smile, with a hint of playfulness in her eyes, lazily saying, "My fiancé is quite the jealous type. I can arrange a meeting for you two; if he agrees, I’d be happy to help the team."

May Sloane listened, trying hard to hold back, her heart already laughing uncontrollably.

Tiana is impressive, bringing up Mr. Shaw; who would dare make moves on her now?

Joel Jones listened, his joy gradually fading, "This is work, it’s beneficial for both of us, so I doubt he’d refuse, right?"

Tiana coaxed, "I can’t guess Mr. Shaw’s thoughts. If you really want me to pair up with you for a CP, give it a try?"

Of course, Joel Jones didn’t dare, unsure what to do for a moment.

At this point, May Sloane couldn’t hold back any longer and spoke up, "Joel Jones, your idea is quite good. Now, with Sue Rooney pregnant, your long-standing CP fans are at a dead end. If you pair up with Tiana now, it would cause a significant uproar, and at that time, Tiana would be accused of betraying Mr. Shaw."

"Then you’d be the only one daring enough to compete with Mr. Shaw for a woman; this boldness would surely impress the fans, while they’d eagerly anticipate the sparks of competition between you and Mr. Shaw. Not only would it be good for the show’s effects, but your career could also improve."

May Sloane showed displeasure, saying, "Letting Tiana be your stepping stone; your calculations are quite clever."

Joel Jones wasn’t embarrassed by her mocking, "Controversy brings fame, which is also advantageous for Tiana."

May Sloane sneered, "Choosing to gain topic heat with negative publicity is the most foolish choice. This muddied water, not to mention Mr. Shaw wouldn’t agree, I won’t agree either."

Joel Jones: "..."

May Sloane curled her lips in a contemptuous smile, "Besides, isn’t the sibling CP between Tiana and Ethan Thorne better than any couple CP? In the future, ’Sunday’s’ highlights should have subtle changes."

Joel Jones realized that this agent, who seemed quite silly, was actually very perceptive.

He had to admit, she was absolutely right.

"Tiana, let’s go. You did say Mr. Shaw is the jealous type."

This final statement was the crux of the matter.

Joel Jones could clearly hear it.

The implication was that if he wanted to make a move on Tiana Thorne, he’d have to first get past Mr. Shaw.

But just the name Aiden Shaw held such a powerful deterrent; who would dare compete for a woman with him?

He looked at Tiana Thorne in a light lemon-colored flowing dress, akin to a fairy descending from the heavens. With just one glimpse of her back silhouette, she captivated anyone effortlessly.

If only he could become her fiancé...

He didn’t dare to even entertain such a thought; yet, the less he dared, the more he couldn’t resist wanting to try.

The most irresistible thing was her status within the Ford family.

Given how cherished she was, if he replaced Aiden Shaw as her fiancé...

After marriage, the Ford family would be hers, let alone the entertainment industry.

...

Sue Rooney arrived at the hospital, immensely anxious.

At this moment, if the test confirmed a pregnancy, her acting career might face its greatest low.

The only solution was to marry any man, share the marriage certificate, and announce she was already married.

But she knew this would certainly lead to losing countless fans.

She had no outstanding works to show in the entertainment industry, only mixing around in various variety shows.

After marriage, and now pregnant, she’d have to fade from variety shows, rest at home, and give birth.

However, by the time she made a comeback, the entertainment industry would have changed completely.

Tiana Thorne saying it out loud to everyone was precisely to indicate she intended to replace Sue Rooney’s status in variety shows.

Sue Rooney’s agent also frowned, "Did she somehow become aware of the setup against her today?"

"It shouldn’t be; it was so subtle. How could anyone know?"

Despite the words, she still felt uneasy.

"Anyway, let’s wait for the results; if it turns out she’s not pregnant, I have a plan to gain back some ground."

Sue Rooney felt uneasy, could only nod, "Okay."

Before long, the doctor returned from the ultrasound room, holding a test result, "The results are out."