Chapter 9 - THE WOMAN THEY TRIED TO RUIN
The smear campaign began on a Monday.
Anonymous posts accused me of exploiting my marriage.
Of using inherited property to pressure Moretti Holdings.
Of trying to destroy my husband's company out of jealousy.
Reporters gathered outside the North Shore mansion.
My phone rang constantly.
Jenna arrived carrying coffee.
“Claire, don't read the comments.”
I smiled faintly.
“Too late.”
Nathan recommended a measured legal response.
We issued a statement confirming that property matters were being handled through counsel.
We declined to discuss private marital issues.
But the attacks continued.
Then someone leaked photographs of Sophia and Vincent entering a hotel together.
The public narrative shifted.
Suddenly, people were asking different questions.
Why had the CEO spent so much time with his secretary?
Why had she received expensive gifts?
Why had she been promoted immediately after his wife filed for divorce?
I watched the coverage without smiling.
Because public humiliation wasn't justice.
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And I didn't want revenge.
I wanted freedom.
