Chapter 197
The room erupted into chaos once more. Comments began flooding social media:
“Linda faked being bullied AND sabotaged Croatia?!”
“Sophia isn’t the villain here. Linda is!”
“I feel so bad for ever believing Linda’s lies. Croatia deserves justice.”
Linda stood frozen, her face pale. Her carefully constructed image was unraveling before her eyes.
Fans who had once worshipped her were now hurling questions and accusations.
“How could you do this, Linda?!” one fan shouted from the crowd. “We believed in you!”
Linda’s gaze darted around the room, searching for support, but even Arman and Ryan, seated near the stage, were shifting uncomfortably, avoiding her eyes.
I stepped forward, meeting her gaze with an unflinching stare.
“You asked me for a hug, Linda,” I said, my voice steady and measured.
“But before you ask for forgiveness, perhaps you should start by telling the truth.”
Linda stumbled backward, her face contorted with panic.
“This… this is a conspiracy!” she shrieked. “They’re all lying! I’m the victim here!”
But her words fell on deaf ears.
The damage was done.
Liian appeared at my side, his expression one of quiet pride.
Well played,” he whispered.
Lallowed myself a small smile. The hunter had finally become the hunted.
The chatter in the online comment section was relentless, each message more heated than the last as the truth unraveled before millions of eyes.
“Am I seeing this right? Is this Sophia, the one Linda accused of bullying her and mocking her for being poor?”
“Finally, someone’s pointing out the obvious. What kind of orphanage kid learns piano for over ten years? It doesn’t add up, but everyone just ate it up without question.”
Sponsor? Wasn’t Linda’s sponsor Arman from the Moon Shadow pack? That guy’s been stirring trouble for years, even challenging Alpha Ethan. Could this all be part of some calculated smear campaign?”
“Forget Linda–Sophia’s the real fashion queen tonight. Look at her elegance and composure!”
The video on the big screen continued playing, revealing more damning footage.
One clip after another painted an increasingly incriminating picture of Linda, Ryan, and Arman.
grainy but clear segment showed a younger Linda standing on the rooftop of the orphanage, pretending to lose her balance.
She jumped deliberately, only to later accuse another girl of pushing her in order to gain the sympathy of sponsors.
The screen then shifted to files and surveillance footage documenting Ryan’s illicit business dealings.
His expansion had been fueled by a covert alliance with Arman, who in turn had orchestrated. several shady operations, including selling out critical combat intelligence to external enemies.
Finally, the video revealed Arman’s ultimate betrayal.
Evidence outlined his attempts to stage a coup, coordinating attacks on his own Moon Shadow pack by colluding with those under the influence of the rogue drug.
Alis plan? To eliminate Alpha Ethan and claim leadership for himself.
Linda’s piercing scream cut through the gasps of the audience.
This is impossible! These videos are fake! They must be doctored!”
Chapter 197
Her voice trembled with panic as her carefully constructed façade began to crumble.
Erom the shadows, a calm voice echoed through the venue.
“Who said they’re fake?”
All eyes turned toward the veiled woman who stepped forward.
With poised grace, she removed her veil, revealing her identity. It was Croatia.
Croatia’s presence alone caused a stir.
Dressed elegantly, her neckline adorned with a glittering gemstone necklace, she carried herself with quiet authority.
Her arm rested lightly on Jason Levier’s, who stood beside her as her unwavering support.
Croatia’s voice was steady but sharp.
“These are the very surveillance videos you thought you’d erased, Linda. Did you believe that destroying cameras would erase your crimes forever?”
Linda’s face paled, her mouth opening and closing like a fish gasping for air.
“How… How did you get this evidence?!”
I stepped forward, locking eyes with Linda.
My voice was calm but filled with conviction.
“Linda, you underestimate the resources I now have. My team includes top experts in electronic forensics. Recovering data like this? It’s child’s play.”
Linda staggered back, her composure unraveling.
“No! This isn’t real! It can’t be!”
Croatia raised her chin, her tone cutting through Linda’s denials.
You ruined my career, tarnished my name, and left me for dead in this industry. But you forgot one thing: the truth always has a way of coming back.”
The audience erupted into murmurs as Linda’s protests turned into incoherent shrieks.
The room buzzed with the weight of the revelations, the betrayal, and the years of manipulation Linda had carefully orchestrated.
Suddenly, the sound of sirens cut through the commotion.
The venue doors burst open, and law enforcement officers entered.
