From Thug to Idol: Transmigrating to a Survival Show

Chapter 964: Lena's Last Role

After June was hailed as the 'best dressed' at the Halloween Party, the artists decided to stay back to have some informal fellowship. It was their 'day off' tomorrow, so they took the chance to do something that wasn't related to their job.

Before they knew it, the day had ended, and it was already November 1st.

November 1st had a peculiar way of sneaking up on people, but no one expected the shock that came with the early morning news.

By 1 AM, Azure Entertainment was trending at number one, and not for any of their hit groups. An article circulated quickly, sending waves across the entertainment industry.

BREAKING: Azure Entertainment CEO Exposed as Investor in Human Trafficking Club

Today, we received exclusive news regarding Hong Zhilei, better known as Lei, CEO of Azure Entertainment. The CEO replaced Mr. Ong this year, and his popularity has been steadily increasing due to his manly looks and kind personality.

However, we truly never know a person based on what they show on the surface.

Earlier this month, June, their most popular idol, has been dismissed from the group and the company for alleged sexual crimes. However, it was quickly proven wrong, which led to a downward spiral trend, making Azure's number one boy group go to the hands of Phoenix.

CEO Lei is currently trying to create a group like EVE, but amidst that, he has been linked to an illegal club in Shanghai involved in human trafficking. The club, now shut down by authorities, lured young hopefuls with promises of stardom, only to trap them in exploitative situations.

Authorities in both countries have confirmed that an ongoing investigation is underway, with charges expected to be filed. The entertainment world reels in shock as one of the most influential figures is now under scrutiny for serious crimes. More details will come as the investigation unfolds.

Phones buzzed relentlessly as people scrambled to digest the information.

Lei, the man behind the curtain of Azure, one of the biggest entertainment companies, was now linked to one of the darkest corners of society. The backlash was immediate.

The artists in Phoenix stopped for a while to tune into what was happening. Since it was Halloween night, most people were awake, so all of them were aware of what was happening. Scar's eyes widened, and she turned to June, who had a smirk on his face.

She still felt guilty for scheming with Lei to get June out of the group. However, now, it seemed as if June had planned this all along.

Scar shook her head with an amused smile. "No wonder," she muttered. "I wish you and your group the best, June."

The news hit hard, but none harder than Lei himself, who had chosen to spend the night at a club to escape the pressure he had been feeling for weeks. He was accompanied by Dan, who was nursing drinks in the dimly lit club, unaware of the storm brewing outside.

Dan scrolled through his phone absently, checking the latest gossip, when his eyes widened in horror. There it was the article splashed across every major news outlet.

His breath hitched. "Crap!"

He turned to Lei, who was lost in his own thoughts, downing a drink.

"Sir," Dan's voice wavered. "You need to see this."

Lei glanced over lazily, his brow furrowing at Dan's pale expression. Taking the phone, he stared at the screen, the words slowly sinking in.

"What," he muttered. "No."

His fingers tightened around the glass. "No, no, no."

His mind raced. How?

How had this gotten out? The club was discreet, hidden.

It had been him since he was still in White Tiger! It never got out until now. Who the heck would know such information?

He stood abruptly, knocking over the glass, which shattered against the floor. People nearby turned to look, but Lei didn't care.

"Sir, where are you going?" Dan exclaimed.

"I have to get out of here," Lei snapped, leaving Dan alone, feeling anxious.

The club's neon lights flickered as he made a quick escape out the back entrance, avoiding prying eyes.

As he sped away in a sleek black car, Lei's mind began spinning. The walls were closing in on him. The police were likely already building a case, and it was only a matter of time before they came knocking. His safe world of luxury and power was crumbling, and he was at a loss for what to do.

There was only one person he could trust now.

"Lena," he muttered.

He drove through the night, heart pounding until he reached Lena's luxurious house.

Lei pressed the doorbell a little too forcefully, his hand shaking.

When Lena opened the gate, she wasn't surprised to see him. It was as if she had been waiting for this exact moment.

Her expression was calm, almost too calm, and it unnerved him, but in his panic, he ignored

it.

"Have you seen?" he asked.

Lena pursed her lips. "I think everyone has seen, Lei."

"Shit," Lei cursed before holding onto Lena's shoulders. The latter wanted to break free, but she endured for now.

"You trust me, right? It's not me. You know that," Lei said, his voice cracking slightly as he looked at her.

Lena smiled softly. "Of course, Lei. I know it's not you."

She gestured for him to come inside. The house was dark, with only a few dim lights casting shadows across the room. Lena moved to a small table and opened a drawer, pulling out a key and a slip of paper.

"Here," she said, handing them to Lei. "This is an address in the countryside. You can lay low there for a while. No one will find you. It's safe."

Lei's hands shook as he took the key and paper, relief flooding him for the first time since the news broke. He smiled his first real smile in hours.

"Thank you, Lena. I don't know what I'd do without you," he said, genuine gratitude in his voice. He even went as far as placing a wet kiss on her lips.

Lena returned the smile, though it didn't quite reach her eyes. "Of course. It's what our relationship is for, right?"

Lei nodded, trusting her completely. He turned to leave, pocketing the key and the address.

As Lei sped through the roads under the night sky, Lena looked up at the moon, smirking to

herself.

"See you in jail, asshole," she whispered under her breath as the door clicked shut.