Chapter 150


    Undoubtedly, the case had once again catapulted ra’s name into the legal stratosphere. Online,


    manyizens had resurrected the gossip about her and


    ra thought the storm would pass eventually, but a few dayster, she awoke to an onught of


    notifications from various tforms on her phone.


    Before she could sift through them, Anders‘ call came through, his voice tinged with urgency.


    “ra, stay off the web.”


    The moment she heard those words, she knew trouble was brewing. A frown of concern etched her


    face. “Did someone leak something about me?”


    Her most shameful secret was having Victoria as a mother. If those dirtyundries were aired, the


    consequences would be dire for her reputation.


    After a pause, Anders said, “Victoria posted a video iming you’ve abandoned her and had her


    committed to an asylum where she’s being mistreated. Now, the inte is ripping you apart.”


    ra’s eyes closed in defeat.


    A few days ago, thatwsuit was about seeking justice for elderly care nationwide, but then it burst


    out with all sorts of negative things ra did to her own mother. The timing couldn’t be worse.


    Netizens would brand her a hypocrite, mming her for chasing clout and branding her as an


    unfilial daughter.


    If she chose to exin, it would mean dragging Victoria’s dirty secrets into the light.


    It was a clear trap. Her adversary knew her too well, striking right at her Achilles‘ heel.


    ra’s fingers whitened as they gripped the phone, her heart wrenching painfully. “I’ll deal with it,


    Anders. It’s not just my reputation on the line–it’s the firm’s. I’ll find a way to minimize the fallout,”


    she murmured.


    “ra, the guy who posted the video is one of the elder woman’s sons, but he’s clearly been put up


    to it. I’ve got people looking into it.”


    A bitter smile touched ra’s lips. “Good. Let me think of how to mitigate the damage to the firm.”


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    After hanging up, she sat motionless on the bed, a statue of distress, hands clenching the sheets,


    eyes bloodshot with unshed tears.


    Victoria had pushed her to the brink time and again. This time, ra was determined not to let her


    win.


    Just then, the door to her room opened. Ian stepped in, the morning dew still fresh on him. His ck


    shirt sleeves were rolled up, revealing forearms stark against the fabric, the contrast underscoring


    his distinguished aura.


    He approached ra’s bed, his hands gently massaging her head as he whisperedfort. “Don’t


    worry, I’ve got people taking down those posts. I won’t let them hurt you.”


    ra looked at him, her eyes red–rimmed with fury and pain. n, you’ve always known who’s been


    setting me up, yet you downy it. All because Heidi saved your life, and she can’t have children


    because of it, you let her hurt me time and time again. Why should I be the coteral damage in


    your drama? Why should I pay for her misfortunes? You tell me to trust you, but how could I trust


    you after all these?”


    By the end, ra’s voice was a ragged scream. Her tears circled her eyes, but her stubbornness


    wouldn’t let them fall.


    Lips quivering, she heldn’s gaze, her eyes swimming with defiance and pain.


    It nearly broke him. He wanted to wrap his arms around her, but as he reached out, he stopped


    midway. He knew she was repulsed by him at the moment, and she wouldn’t want his touch. His


    hand hovered, moving back and forth indecisively before finally dropping to his side.


    Heidi off this time.”