CHAPTER NINETY SIX

AIDEN'S POV

" What the hell?" I exclaimed in disbelief.

I stared blankly at the television as the hideous news about me displayed on the screen. My heart sank as I read the headline - It claimed that l had committed heinous acts of rape, impregnation, and poisoning against my personal Assistant, Mia Anderson.

A wave of disbelief washed through me, followed by a profound sense of outrage and confusion. How could anyone even spread such atrocious rumors about me?

I have always prided myself for being a decent and respectful person, both professionally and personally. I treated my employees with kindness and I was known for being a fair and supportive employer even though I'm mostly referred to as a cruel business tycoon.

These groundless accusations were not just an attack on my reputation. They were an assault to the values I held dear in my life..

My initial instinct was to brush them aside. I was confident anyone who knew me well enough would recognize their falsehood. However, as