Bernard’s accusations spread like wildfire.
Every news outlet. Every social media platform. Everywhere.
“Emerald Lawson is a bitter, disgruntled girl spreading lies to ruin her family’s legacy.”
“She is mentally unstable, obsessed with reclaiming a company that doesn’t belong to her.”
“Her own uncle took her in after her father’s passing, yet she continues to betray him.”
The worst part? People believed him.
I sat frozen on the couch, staring at the screen as reporters dissected my life.
Every mistake I had ever made, every detail of my past—Bernard had twisted them into a weapon.
My mom, sitting beside me, looked heartbroken. “How could he do this?”
Aunt Marie sighed, rubbing her temples. “Because he’s a snake. And people love a scandal.”
William was silent. Too silent.
When I finally turned to him,……
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