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Chapter 85
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2025-02-26 08:40:00Serena sat at her desk, her fingers tapping restlessly against the smooth surface.
The weight of the upcoming press conference settled heavily on her chest, and despite her efforts to remain calm, her nerves were getting the best of her.She had faced many challenges before, but this was different.The scandal was spreading like wildfire, and every moment that passed without her addressing it only fueled the rumors.She grabbed her phone and quickly dialed her assistant’s number.“Emma, come to my office,” she said, keeping her voice firm.A few minutes later, the door swung open, and Emma stepped inside.She was dressed in her usual professional attire—a navy-blue pencil skirt with a crisp white blouse—but Serena could tell by the worried look in her eyes that something was bothering her.“You’re here,” Serena said, straightening up in her seat. “Is everything set for the press conference?”Emma gave a small nod. “Yes, ma’am. The media h
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Emma rushed toward Serena, concern etched all over her face. “Ma’am Serena, breathe! Just take deep breaths,” she urged, carefully helping her up and leading her toward the chair behind her desk.Serena let herself be guided, but her hands trembled as she sank into the chair. Her mind was spinning—how had things escalated so fast? How had everything she worked so hard to build been reduced to rubble in a matter of minutes?Emma quickly turned and grabbed a glass from the small water dispenser in the office. She filled it up and handed it to Serena. “Here, drink this. You need to calm down.”Serena took the glass with shaky fingers and sipped the water. The cool liquid slid down her throat, grounding her a little, but her chest still felt tight. She placed the glass on the desk and covered her face with her hands. “Emma… this is bad. This is really bad,” she whispered.Emma exhaled sharply and crouched beside her. “I know it’s bad, Ma’am Serena. But you can’t let this destroy you.
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Serena took a deep breath as she stood before the packed conference room, her gaze sweeping over the journalists, reporters, and flashing cameras. The tension in the air was suffocating, but she refused to let it shake her. She had been through enough, and today, she was taking control of her own narrative.She stepped up to the podium, adjusting the microphone slightly before she spoke. “Good afternoon, everyone. I want to start by thanking you all for coming.” Her voice was firm, unwavering. “I know there have been a lot of rumors and accusations circulating about me these past few days, and I believe it’s time to set the record straight. I will not be taking questions today. I am here to present the truth, and the truth only.”The room fell into a hushed silence as Serena reached for the remote in her hand and clicked it, causing the large screen behind her to light up. A document appeared—an official DNA test result. She turned back to the audience, her expression serious.“Th
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As Serena walked off the stage, the noise in the conference room grew louder. Reporters shouted questions, their voices overlapping, but she didn’t turn back. The security team stepped in, keeping the crowd at bay as she exited through the side door. As She stepped out of the press conference venue, the weight she had been carrying for days felt just a little lighter. The reporters had thrown difficult questions her way, but she had answered them all with confidence. For the first time, she had spoken her truth, and now it was out in the open.The fresh air outside was a relief, and the moment she reached the car waiting for her, Emma was already standing beside it, her arms crossed and a proud smile on her face.“That,” Emma said the second Serena got closer, “was brilliant. You did so amazing there. I told you earlier that you can do it. You getting so frustrated and perhaps trying to hurt yourself wouldn’t have cleared your name, Ma’am Serena.”Serena exhaled and ran a hand
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Serena leaned back in her chair, her fingers absentmindedly tapping on the desk as her eyes remained glued to the screen. The comment section was flooded with reactions to her press conference, and for the first time in a long while, people weren’t dragging her through the mud. Instead, the tide had turned, and all fingers were now pointing at Kate.She let out a small chuckle as she scrolled through the comments.Finally!For years, she had been painted as the villain—the woman who ruined her own marriage, the manipulative ex-wife who wouldn’t let go. But now? The truth was finally out. People were starting to see Kate for who she really was.“Kate was the one who stole Serena’s husband? And we’ve been hating on the wrong person all these while?”“Wow, I feel so stupid for believing all those lies. Serena deserves an apology.”“And Ryan just blindly believed whatever Kate told him? What kind of man doesn’t even verify things before throwing away his wife and child?”Serena’s lips
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Kate stirred in her sleep, the soft glow of the bedside lamp illuminating Ryan’s bedroom. A satisfied smile tugged at her lips as she recalled the little celebration she had last night—celebrating Serena’s downfall. She had been so sure that Serena was done for, that the internet would rip her apart for the fake DNA results, the affairs with Ryan and now the fake recording of Steve Jacob voice of her being his mistress— His woman.But she had no idea what was happening outside the four walls of Ryan’s house.The loud, persistent ringing of the doorbell shattered the silence of the morning. Kate groaned, rubbing her temples as the sound wouldn’t stop. Who the hell was disturbing her this early? She sat up, her silk nightdress clinging to her as she swung her legs over the edge of the bed.The doorbell rang again. And again.“Ugh, I’m coming!” she yelled, frustrated. She pushed herself off the bed and stormed out of the room, her bare feet padding against the cold floor.When she y
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Ryan held Amy’s tiny hand as they stepped out of the office building, the afternoon sun casting a golden hue over the bustling city. Amy was practically bouncing on her feet, excitement radiating from her as she looked up at her father with a big grin.“Daddy, where are we going first?” she asked eagerly, swinging their hands back and forth.Ryan chuckled at her energy. “Anywhere you want, princess. Today is all about you.”Amy’s eyes widened with excitement. “Really?! Anything I want?”Ryan nodded. “Anything.”Amy clapped her hands together, deep in thought. Her little brows furrowed as she tried to decide, and then, as if a lightbulb went off in her head, she gasped.“I want ice cream first!” she declared, her voice filled with enthusiasm.Ryan smirked. “Ice cream before lunch? Are you sure?”Amy nodded vigorously, her curls bouncing. “Yes! Mommy never lets me, but since you’re in charge today…” She gave him an innocent but mischievous smile.Ryan sighed in mock defeat, shaking h
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Serena had just finished setting the table when the doorbell rang.Her heart leaped a little as she quickly wiped her hands on a kitchen towel and rushed to the door. She had been trying to reach Ryan for the past hour, but his phone had been unreachable. She figured he had probably been too busy with Amy to notice.She unlocked the door and pulled it open, expecting to see both of them standing there, but the moment she saw Ryan holding a sleeping Amy in his arms, a soft smile formed on her lips.“She’s out already?” Serena whispered, glancing at her daughter’s peaceful face.Ryan nodded, adjusting Amy slightly in his arms. “She had a long day.”Serena stepped forward, her hands reaching out. “Here, let me carry her—”But Ryan took a small step back, shaking his head. “No, I’ll do it.”Serena blinked, slightly taken aback by his insistence, but she nodded and stepped aside to let him in. Ryan carried Amy inside with ease, carefully adjusting her weight in his arms as he walked tow
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Ryan pulled out of the driveway, his fingers tapping lightly against the steering wheel as he navigated through the quiet streets. The night air was crisp, and the city lights shimmered in the distance, casting a soft glow over everything.Serena sat beside him, her arms crossed loosely, gazing out the window. The atmosphere inside the car wasn’t tense, but it carried a weight of unspoken thoughts.Ryan glanced at her. “So, what should we talk about?”She turned to him with a small smirk. “You’re the one who dragged me out for a drive. Shouldn’t you have a plan?”Ryan chuckled. “Fair enough.” He paused for a moment, then asked, “Alright, let’s start with something simple. What’s the most ridiculous thing Amy has ever done?”Serena let out a small laugh, already knowing she had plenty of stories to choose from. “That’s a long list, but one time, she decided she wanted to bake cookies. I told her I’d help, but she insisted on doing it all by her
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