Chapter 72

"Impossible! I won't apologize to her!" Lucia growled.

Valarie smirked as she observed Lucia, who was visibly agitated, brimming with resistance and anger.

"Ms. Pollard, if you refuse to apologize, we'll see you in court. If I'm not mistaken, spreading false rumors can lead to a prison sentence if the post receives more than 5,000 shares, correct?" Valarie said.

Lucia's previously arrogant demeanor was suddenly dampened as if doused with a bucket of cold water. Her face turned pale at the thought of imprisonment and the potential ruination of her life.

Clement's face darkened but quickly resumed its previous gentle expression.

"Lucia, just apologize to Nyla. As the older person, you should be the bigger person," he advised.

Valarie frowned at Clement's words, sensing an implication that they were being unreasonable today.

Before she could respond, Nyla spoke up. "Mr. Pollard, it's not about her age or any obligation to give in. It's about her wrongdoing and the need for her to a