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Chapter 305

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The journalist's instinct was to avoid becoming a meat shield, but with so many people watching, he felt compelled to defend justice. "Ms. Brynd, intentionally injuring someone is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment."

"I won't allow this woman, who's full of lies, to stain my knife." Valerie declared. In contrast to Vivienne, who continued to manipulate public sentiment, Valerie's tears cascaded like uniform pearls, each one a testament to her anguish.

She then pressed the paring knife in her hand directly against the carotid artery on her neck. "Vivienne Kerrigan, you caused me to miscarry. You even had the audacity to have journalists publish articles slandering me. I don't want to live anymore. Today, I'll use this worthless life to expose your true malice to everyone!"

No one in the crowd had expected the situation to take such a drastic turn, and their hearts twitched in response.

Valerie was a true professional, tears streaming down her face without pause. As she li
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