ideo. It wasn't viral, not yet. But she could feel the storm brewing. The comments were already flying fast, a mixture of pe
y's PR team was working overtime there were multiple stories about how the video had been "manipulated" and how they
thought. It's all go
sense. he was there that night. He knew everything. Had he seen an opportunity and taken it? Rachael felt
The phone rang three tim
on?" Daisy's voice w
know who leaked the video, but it's about to go viral. It's
it?" Daisy a
ed. "What the hell?
sponding cautiously, "Look, if you did
on rise. "Don't you get it? I'm already dealing with enough. I'm tryi
n't leak it, then stay low for a bit, okay? Thin
he clenched her jaw, her hands shaking. "Fine. I'
en she said softly, "Ok
undressed, Stepped into the shower a
ges from co-workers, some expressing concern, others clearly enjoying the chaos. She could see it-colleagues sh
, her LinkedIn profile, and even details about her position at Blackwood. She barely had time to breathe before h
hing: "What happened that night? Was Ashley rea
uldn't speak to them, she couldn'
't escape the feeling of being trapped, like every glance was a silent judgme
e subject line read: "URGENT: Legal Action Against
Brooke has filed a formal lawsuit against you for d
she could never pay it. The thought of draining her savings, of losing everything, was unbearable. And what about her mom? The medica
over to HR
t skippe
ake it any easier to swallow. She turned to Clau
er voice low and mocking. "I'd say 'hope you get o
to HR's office, her mind spinning. Wha
ir thick with tension. The HR manager, a middle-aged woman
nt from Ms. Brooke regarding the video that was released. She claims it has dama
" she said firmly. "I don't know how it got out,
ions, Ms. Harper, but we need to look into all possibilities. If it turns o
el said, her voic
ake this seriously. Please refrain from discussing the matter f
chest. She knew Ashley would retaliate, she was nothing if not vicious when her image was on the line. But
woman, clearly waiting for her to return, also corporately dressed. She looked unfamiliar, but her expression wa
wood? She didn't even know how to process th
her throat. Deevin's car was parked in the middle, surrounded by several Blackwood security personnel. The car itself was a sleek black Rolls Roy
She couldn't shake the fear that something was off, that this wasn't just a meeting
oice came from inside the vehicle, cold a
r fingers pausing
is voice smooth, almost too calm. "I'm not ta
n. sleek, polished leather seats in deep black, brushed metal accents, and soft ambient lighting. The scent of expensive leather filled the air. The plushness of the se
s set in an expressionless mask. He looked every bit the part of a powerful man, his t
have Rachael." Deevin said, breaking the silence. He didn
per flared. "I didn't leak it," she bl
curled into a
him, disbelief flooding through her
yes narrowing just slightly as
believe what she was hearing. "You?" s
hy
i don't wa
lmost immed
d that?. Do you have any idea what I'm faci
louder, the ang
ble, his voice as calm and smooth li
and, but Deevin simply looked
aid, his voice dropping int
t, everything, just sign the agreement and poof..." he snapped
"Why does it have to b
ll she saw was the cold, calculated gaze o
fering me
voice barely a
ething y
he said mockingly. "You have eight hours le
rs. She could feel the weight of
d I do t
you want
o apologize fo
our girl
tears began to ro
don't stain it" deevin said
're a coward
it s
it..
ide open and jaws Clenche
ed for the
idea, But I'm afraid you
eared as suddenl
t o
me more firmly r
Rachael was
she was escorted out, her
r, she couldn't shake the unease that gnawed at her. She had eigh