Chapter 12
“So what?” Trina retorted defiantly, lifting her chin. “Even if 1 am bad, didn’t you enjoy the show from behind!”
Truman laughed heartily but was interrupted by Helen before he could continue teasing. “Alright, it’s late. Trina is pregnant after all; let’s get some
rest.
After the charity gala last time. Trina had officially made her appearance in public.
Her astonishing performance that day took Clarissa to new heights and Jenny had been swamped with orders, working overtime into the late hours
Finally finishing the backlog of orders today and wrapping things up, she couldn’t resist Iser gossipy nature and opened the trending topics online
Trina was jotting down her latest inspirations on canvas when she noticed Jenny had been quiet for a while and casually asked, “Seen any interesting
Jenny Hammered. “N–no”
Her reaction was a giveaway, and Trina could tell something was up. Just as “Trina was about to press for more details, her phone rang
“Trina, have you seen the news? the person on the other end asked.
“What?” Trina picked up the iPad beside her.
“An influencer wrote an article that is very unfavorable to you”
“Alright, I got it.” Trina hung up and opened the app.
The top trending topic bore a familiar name
[According to insiders, Banks Group’s CEO Cyril has agreed to divorce his wife and is suspected to be close to finalizing a relationship with Lisa
Lisa suffers from a disease due to the rare blood type, making tremment difficult, the only person with the same blood type coldly refused.]
[Cynl’s ex–wife Trina has the same rare blood type]
Trina refuses to help in a life–threatening situation]
Clicking on the top post revealed two long images detailing the love–hare saga between Cyril, Lisa, and the “villain“, “Trina.
From Cyril and Lisa’s deep love to their separation due to misunderstanding to Trina’s interloping marriage into the Banks family.
From Cyril’s deep affection and undying love for Lisa to Lisa’s unwavering support and silent waiting, to Trina’s unvirtuous behavior as a wife, marrying for money and vanity, and her decision to divorce after booking up with Truman.
The article also weaved in Lisa’s illness, describing her suffering, her resilience in facing life, Cyril’s devotion to love, and his plea for Trina to
donate blood to save a life.
It concluded by condemning Trina’s heartlessness and refusal to help, mocking some women’s materialism and selfishness, and elevating a family frud into a broader social discourse.
The article was masterfully written, unfolding events from a moral high ground, creating a compelling narrative that could be considered a pinnacle of journalism.
Even Trina couldn’t help but applaud–if only she weren’t the “villain” in the article,
The comments below were even more piercing. Each insult and condemnation felt like a sword thrust straight into the heart.
Trina took a deep breath, repeatedly reminding herself not | take it to heart. The netizens are just misinformed; I need to stay calm for the baby’s
Akera while, feeling somewhat pacified, she picked up the phone and dialed.
The call was quickly answered. “Any orders!”
“I need Lisa’s medical records and surveillance footage from the hospital,” Trina said.
“Got it!” came the prompt reply.
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As for who started this, she could guess without thinking. She just didn’t expect Cyril to go to such lengths to protect Lisa.
Recalling the last unpleasant encounter, Trina fell that she had made her stance clear. Cyril and Lisa could love each other as they wished, while she and Cyril would go their separate ways.
Trina hadn’t thought Cyril and Lisa would continue to cause trouble, insisting on dragging her down.
Now, she regretted being too lenient. “Why hadn’t I given Cyril a few lessons back then? But now, at least I realize there will inevitably be a battle among us three. So… let the games begin. Don’t blame me for digging up the past.
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