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2026-04-01 15:19:12"Don’t they know she’s the Fern family’s heiress. How can they be accusing her like this?”
Ercell was furious and thought.
One call from the Fern family could destroy this people.
Laura gestured to Jemima, who just arrived and she moved forward to them. "I have our chat logs here where you bribed me Hadley. I deliberately went to Mr. Shaw and told him everything since I was sickened by this treachery after working for the Shaw Group for a long time."
It dawned on Hadley that Jemima must have been bribed to ruin her. She thought Jemima was her friend and could never betray her, but now…
“Me bribe you?” Hadley asked.
"Yes. You told me to steal the new draft since you wanted retribution for Mr. Shaw leaving you for Ms. Beck.”
“I always know you’re evil but not to this extent, Hadley. How could you do something this cheap?” Laura asked.
Hadley turn to look at Ercell.
Ercell gave a small nod. "Jemima, take a look at this video. It shows how you stole the drafts a day before Hadley came. This was when you sold it to Emmanuel Bridgeton.”
There was shock on Jemima’s face. Her eyes widen with disbelief, and she bowed her head in shame and guilt.
The footage by shown to Andrew by Ercell.
As Andrew watched the transaction footage, his eyes sharpened.
Laura was stunned as well and thought, ‘How did they get their hands on this video? I have to make sure this doesn't come back to me’
"That video is a fake. Probably Ai generated. This must have been made by Hadley to clear her name. Of course she’ll do this because she’s shameless.” Laura remarked.
"Fake video?" There was annoyance in Ercell’s voice. She grinned as she looked at Laura. "Are you blind, Ms Beck? Prove to us that it’s an Ai video of you’re so sure.“
Laura was stunned. She had never met a woman so challenging like Ercell before. "You... How dare you talk to me like that? You—“
She paused.
Her mind was full of profanities, and she felt furious inside. But she couldn't bring herself to swear in front of Andrew. She always wanted to maintain that “good girl” behavior.
Hadley saw right through her little ploy.
"Here is the proof that she’s innocent. If you also think this is an Ai video, you can provide the evidence Mr. Shaw. We’ll be waiting.” Ercell said to Andrew.
Laura clung to Andrew’s arm and sent a curious yet contemptuous glance at Hadley. "How did she get proof to clear her name?" she wondered.
However, it is no longer relevant. The news that Hadley stole the company's drafts has already been leaked online. Hadley’s life must be ruined now.
"Mr. Shaw, can you clear my name online now?" Hadley said, glancing at Andrew with a chilly indifference.
Ercell spoke before Andrew could. "Your company has gone too far, Mr. Shaw. Our boss never disseminated this online, but your team did. Don't expect us to refrain from playing dirty."
‘Who leaked it online, and so fast’ Andrew thought, furrowing his brow.
Malice sparkled in Laura’s eyes as she saw Andrew’s reaction. Did he still care about Hadley, she wondered.
Just then… ding! A notification on Hadley’s phone.
Hadley saw the number 1 trending hashtag when she clicked on the notification: [#Hadleystolenewdraftsoftheshawgroup#]
She was being torn apart by harsh remarks. Her eyes went cold. She thought, "I've already left, but this people still wouldn't let me off the hook."
Andrew gazed at Hadley’s dead eyes.
“Get Jemima to confess and post it online so it can clear my name. Or i'll take the Shaw Group down along with me if you don’t.”
Hadley turned and left after that. With Ercell following her behind. Luckily Kate was able to get this footage to clear her name.
After watching them leave, Andrew turned back to Jemima. "The video is authentic, Ms. Rexa. So why did you lie? Were you paid to do this?”
“I..I..I” Jemima stammered and couldn’t speak properly.
“Answer me. Know what, you’ll talk after you’re arrested.” Andrew said.
Shivering in fear, Jemima muttered, "I was forced to do this Mr. Shaw. I already signed an agreement not to disclose the person who sent me. I can’t.”
Keeping her family in mind, she then surrender herself.
"Hadley has ruined everything," Laura thought. “Now what should I do?
Andrew will surely know it’s her if he look into this. She can’t let this happen.
She cast a worried glance at Andrew.
"Drew, what will happen to the company now? You spent months developing this new plan."
Andrew’s face lit up with a knowing smile that carried an unseen threat.
"Whoever is responsible for this will suffer the consequences.”
A shiver went through Laura.
Andrew’s phone rang and he excused himself to pick the call.
Laura’s gaze trailed the fleeing form of Hadley and Ercell. She needed to do something, so she rush after them.
Hadley and Ercell were about to enter the car when Laura block them.
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Three days later, a distinct kind of energy permeated Fern Enterprises' enormous headquarters. There was a tangible air of wonder and eagerness that contrasted with the typical buzz of business. The day prior, the board of directors sent out an official email announcing the appointment of a new CEO. Since the elderly and reclusive former CEO announced his retirement, the whispers had been circulating for years. Many had thought it would be a distant relative, maybe an elderly, grey-haired businessman from an unfamiliar branch of the family. It was shocking to see how young the woman standing in front of the main meeting room was.With her fitted navy-blue suit a tribute to her new profession, Hadley stood with a quiet assurance. Her eyes, which had previously been filled with suffering and betrayal, now had a keen, perceptive gleam, and her hair was tied back in a sleek, businesslike bun. She surveyed the room, taking in the sea of shocked expressions. A few jaws fell, and there were
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A thick, oppressive blanket of suspense descended upon the gallery in the courtroom. The frigid, marble-lined room was not warmed by the sunlight that shone through the large, arched windows, revealing dust motes whirling in the motionless air. With her hands firmly clutched in her lap, Hadley sat in the front row with her back rigidly straight. Her friends and parents created a silent wall of support next to her. Her peripheral vision was focused on the three defendants, Jude, Laura, and Mary, while her eyes were concentrated on the judge. A scene of resistance, fear, and false resignation, they stood in the dock.The reverberation seemed to reverberate in Hadley's bones even though the gavel had dropped hours earlier. The trial had been a torturous experience, a public analysis of deceit, falsehoods, and a darkness so deep that she began to doubt the very character of the individuals she had previously accepted into her life. Following their initial arrest, the police conducted fur
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After Chuck connected some wires, they located the listening devices under the bed and under the chair."I've seen this somewhere," Hadley said, trying to remember where."Where?" Asher asked.After a few seconds, Hadley finally remembered. "At the Beck Villa. Yes, that's where I saw this.""That means it was Laura all along, I was right," Harry chimed in.Cait yelled in anger at that moment, "How dare she? I'm calling the police.""Show proof that Laura is the one. I can't just believe you just because you said Laura is the one, Hadley. Show proof," Andrew said."Here's proof," someone suddenly said from behind.When everyone turned, it was Ercell. Hadley's eyes lit up in surprise on finally seeing Ercell and she ran to hug her. After hugging for a few seconds, Hadley finally released her."When did you come back?" Hadley asked."I came back two days ago. As suspected, Laura was the one who asked Jemima Rexa to frame you. I have the evidence here. I went to the Beck Villa to confront
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Jude had come to a painful realization: Hadley was a ticking time bomb. "She needs to face the consequences for what she's done, but we can't be the ones to do it," Jude said in a somber and serious tone. “She had no idea where the stuff was, and keeping her around would only make matters more difficult.Instead of causing Hadley any issues, each of these occurrences had resulted in defeats for their side.Anger blazed in Laura’s eyes. "Obviously, Dad, we can't get our hands dirty. But I've got a plan, and I'll take care of it myself."Jude knew his daughter had her talents, but he felt it important to put down some ground rules. "I've already told you, Lau—Drew isn't the best option. If you're prepared to give him up, I can arrange for you to marry Pedro. He's got a prestigious history and is certainly the appropriate match for you.""You mean his father's death, right?" mocked Laura.Jude’s eyes grew wide with astonishment. "You know about that?""Obviously. When I first fell for Dr
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Derek glanced at the female reporter, his gaze narrowing quickly. She had been influencing public opinion against Hadley since the start of the live broadcast. "Wait for the official website update, and you'll know the truth," Derek clarified.The female reporter refused to give up. She remarked, "Captain Larsen, isn't there some inside story here? Why was she abruptly freed yet she is a murderer? And the individual who picked her up was driving a limited-edition luxury automobile..."The reporter didn't finish her sentence, but it left the audience to imagine the remainder.There was a lot of activity in the live conversation. "Is there a potential deal? For the privileged, sites like this mean nothing.""Wait, is Hadley even rich? The cop claimed they'd divulge the truth, so why is this reporter so relentless?"Derek squinted at her."I've been watching you steer the narrative against Hadley ever since the live show began. I now have cause to suspect you of defamation. You'll have t
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Hadley wanted to laugh, and the reason was obvious. In this world, there were far too few people who genuinely upheld justice."Marlon, does it really matter if I confess or not? Do you think you can fight me for very long as Jude’s lackey?In these circles of power, everyone is merely attempting to rise higher. Are you more brutal than Jude? You make things simpler for him, to put it politely. You're merely a disposable pawn if we're being completely honest."No one was more crafty than Jude.It would be difficult for her to escape unharmed.However, she was ready.Jude had a consistent flow of money and was in charge of multiple criminal groups. There were plenty of individuals willing to carry out his orders, so he remained undercover.He was now making every effort to live a respectable life and repair his reputation.However, his history could not be erased.Marlon froze. He gazed at her serene, beautiful features and clear eyes. He had never met someone like her before.There was
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Hadley made the decision to grab a few necessities before returning home.With the intention of refreshing her clothing, she drove to a neighboring mall.The majority of her clothing from two years ago was either too old or too small.She needed to start shopping for maternity clothes now that she
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Pedro Fern, Hadley’s brother, picked her up. Later on, they arrived at V city’s most opulent location, Diamond Estate.Hadley is the Fern family's heiress.When she was little, she was traveling with her maid to another country without her family. But the plane crashed, and she ended up in a desert
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"Let's avoid wasting each other's time because you detest me so much. Tonight, I'll move out. I'll see you tomorrow at the City’s court." Hadley said.She then made her way upstairs to gather her belongings. She was unable to bear to spend any more time at the home that had once been hers and Andre
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"Drew, hahaha! Stop! Haha!”Hadley waited at the door, her heart hurting, as Laura’s lighthearted voice wafted out.It never occurred to her that she’ll return back from the hospital three days later and see this. As if leaving her to die in the flames wasn’t enough for them.Laura was blushing as
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