Chapter 8 - The Unveiling of the TruthAt 2:00 PM that afternoon, the Hawthorne Corporation held its own emergency press conference. Hundreds of journalists crammed into the auditorium, expecting Alexander to offer a formal apology or a quiet settlement.
Instead, Alexander walked up to the podium, typed a command on his laptop, and projected the full, unedited high-definition security footage onto a massive screen behind him.
The entire room watched in stunned silence as Victoria lunged at the elderly woman in the wheelchair, tried to yank the cane away, and screamed, "You are a peasant!" at the young maid who stood in her way.
The clear audio of Victoria’s cruel insults echoed through the silent auditorium.
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Chapter 9 - The ReversalThe atmosphere in the room flipped in a single second. The journalists gasped, their cameras flashing rapidly as they captured the undeniable proof of Victoria’s arrogance and cruelty.
Chapter 10 - Shadows at the GateDespite her public ruin, Victoria refused to accept defeat. Driven by humiliation and hatred, she sought out someone who shared her bitterness: Richard Hawthorne, Alexander’s estranged cousin who had been cast out of the family years ago for embezzlement.
Chapter 11 - The Gala InvitationA week later, the annual City Charity Gala was held at the Grand Hotel. It was an event where the city's most influential figures gathered.
Chapter 12 - The Whispered WarningAs the waiter moved through the crowd toward Eleanor and Sarah, Sarah’s sharp eyes noticed something subtle. The waiter’s hands were trembling slightly, and he kept his gaze fixed strictly on one specific glass on his tray.
Chapter 13 - Caught in the ActThe loud crash of breaking glass drew the attention of nearby guests and security guards. The waiter turned and tried to bolt toward the kitchen exit, but Alexander’s security team tackled him to the floor within seconds.
Chapter 14 - The Hunt for RichardPolice sirens cut through the night air as law enforcement raided Richard’s luxury apartment, but he had already fled. He had realized the plan failed the moment the waiter was detained.
