Before noon, the photo of Emily and Lucas had already garnered significant attention online.

Lucas's popularity had been soaring recently, and Emily was also gaining some fame. They were both in the spotlight, and this photo spread like wildfire, being reposted by major websites. Within half an hour, it exploded on the internet like a bomb.

Now, reporters and paparazzi had quickly gathered along their exit route, trapping Lucas's car in a narrow alley.

The alley was crowded with people. ...