Chapter Eleven

Will made a few calls, contacting a couple of friends in high places. Meanwhile, Laura was delving further into the leak, tracking it back to a web of links that all led to Victoria.

Days became weeks as Emily and Will battled back. The legal struggle was tough, but Laura's knowledge and Will's money helped to reverse the tide.

Laura phoned one evening to provide an update. "We identified the connection. Victoria hired a private investigator to dig up dirt on you, Emily. We have proof."

Emily had a wave of optimism. "What do we do next?"

Laura's voice was forceful. "We go public. We reveal Victoria's schemes while clearing your identity."

The next morning, they conducted a news conference. Laura produced information that linked Victoria to the slander campaign. The media soon covered the issue, and public opinion started to alter.

Victoria was caught in her own web of deception, the public viewing her as a bitter and vindictive ex-wife trying to sabotage her former husband's love life