Chapter 134
—Zane’s clarification—
In the video, Zane was sitting on a chair. The camera panned to him, who smiled and said, "Hi, Zane Eastwood, here."
"Recently, I saw a YouTube video from two of my fellow Summer Heat Lovers contestants, Ethan and Bertha, who said that Madeline and I are on bad terms."
"They also said that she abused me after we lost the last game..." Zane scoffed as if he had just heard something so ridiculous. "I’m not keen on doing this kind of clarification. But I don’t want them—or anyone else—to slander Maddy like this."
"Maddy and I are on very good terms, more than that because..." Zane smirked at the camera as he knew his next sentence would shake up the world. "We’re dating."
"So, I hope everyone who watches this clarification will understand that I don’t want anyone to slander or scathe her with false rumors. Madeline Rose, my girlfriend, is entirely blameless," Zane said. "And this is my last warning for you, Bertha and Ethan. Take that video down, or I will sue both of you for defamation."
—Zane’s clarification ends—
Lance’s hand trembled as the video ended. He gritted his teeth, trying his best to suppress his rage, as he didn’t want to snap at Madeline.
He lifted his head, but Madeline continued looking down. She had no courage to meet his eyes.
"Did you agree to be his girlfriend?" Lance asked in a low voice, but it was nowhere soft. It was obvious that he could snap at any time.