Chapter 421


    William? Rape?


    Chapter 421


    The young girl, fearing disbelief, quickly widened her eyes and said, “It’s true. The wholepany is


    buzzing about it. They say that it was Sue who reported it under her own name, iming Mr. William is


    tied to her daughter’s death.”


    Brielle was rooted to the spot, stunned. It took her a full minute to regain herposure before she


    chuckled and shook her head. She refused to believe that William could have anything to do with Sue.


    After all, William wasn’t Ryan; he wouldn’t leave such a scandalous trail.


    Brielle set down her cup, trying to fathom Sue’s motives. If Sue was just spreading rumors, and the


    police cleared William’s name, he certainly wouldn’t let Sue off the hook with his temperament. He


    might even silence her permanently. And at the very least, Sue would face arrest and charges for


    defamation. Why would she take such a reckless step?


    “Ms. Haywood, you must find it hard to believe, too. We were all discussing it. We thought Mr. Dorsey


    was such a gentleman, but who knew he could be such a person in private? Poor Sue has already


    suffered so much, only to face this too.”


    The young girl’s words were a real eye–opener for Brielle. During Brielle’sst trip to the hospital, she


    had made an anonymous livestream featuring Sue and her husband. In the video, Sue was entirely


    presented as a victim – a meek, pitiable figure, devoid of any defiance. She bore the brunt of


    humiliation and physical abuse without uttering a word in retaliation. It was a ring testament to her


    chronically timid nature.


    If such a woman was daring to bite at the high ranks of Dorsey International, then her words must’ve


    held a measure of truth. And the public always prided itself on moral high ground, with a penchant for


    filling in the nks. They would naturally rationalize Sue’s actions. A weakling who dares to fight back


    is to be encouraged and praised. The public would not hesitate to side


    with Sue.


    Brielle smiled, a gleam of amusement in her eyes. She had always said, those who underestimate the


    power of public opinion will eventually be defeated by it. In using Sue’s family, William could never have


    anticipated her daring to strike back.


    After a brief pause, Brielle sorted out Sue’s strategy. Sue didn’t expect William to truly be punished, nor


    did she hold any hope for the police investigation. Since William held such a high position, he


    undoubtedly had myriad ways to clear his name. Sue wanted to ruin William’s reputation, to make the


    public associate the name William with the word ‘rapist.‘ This would not only hinder William’s career but


    also send his public image plummeting.


    People tended to focus on the beginning of a story, rarely caring for the oue. Many high–profile


    cases stirred up a storm online, only to be resolved muchter when public interest had waned, and


    few were watching. So, in most people’s minds, it was the start of the story that stuck, not the


    conclusion.


    Once William’s case hit the inte, the public would condemn him swiftly. As for the ultimate


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    verdict, only a few would see it. For the majority, William would remain a rapist.


    Sue must have been desperate to take such a gamble, but it was a grip on William’s Achilles‘


    heel.


    Brielle found herself reassessing the woman once again.


    During lunch break, she headed to thepany cafeteria and found William’s scandal had spread like


    wildfire. In the age of the inte, secrets were hard to keep. She ate her meal slowly, overhearing a


    group of girls at a nearby table.


    “I can’t believe Mr. William could be like that. I thought he was really easy–going.”


    “People can be so deceptive. Our supervisor has already ordered us not to leak anything to the


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    media.”


    “Even if they silence us, they can’t silence Sue. She’s still at the police station. No one’s stopping her


    from speaking out.”


    Brielle was engrossed in the conversation when they abruptly changed the subject.


    “Forget about Mr. William, he’s old news. Aren’t you more curious about our CEO? I just found out he’s


    got a bite mark on his corbone.”


    The girl’s eyes sparkled as she spoke, “Guess who left it?”


    The others leaned in, intrigued. In Dorsey International, no one was more maic than Max.


    “It has to be Ms. Alivia. I’ve already imagined her and the CEO in a loving embrace. She’s so lucky to


    have such a top–notch husband.”


    “The CEO is known for his meticulousness and unapproachability, yet he indulges her, leaving a mark


    there. It’s clear he’s absolutely smitten with her.”