Sophia Sullivan froze for a split second.
Ethan Sullivan was pursuing her?
This man's ability to lie was truly masterful.
The crowd erupted instantly.
"Wasn't Sophia the one desperately clinging to Mr. Sullivan?"
"Looks like it's Mr. Sullivan chasing after Ms. Sullivan!"
"The legendary Ethan Sullivan who shuns women is publicly declaring his love?"
"He doesn't even care about Sophia's past scandals. That's true devotion."
The malicious rumors that had been spreading like wildfire suddenly lost their footing.
Chloe Evans' smile stiffened.
Had Ethan lost his mind?
Shouldn't he be protecting his company's reputation first?
Instead, he was making the situation worse.
Did he trust Sophia that much?
Jealousy gnawed at her heart like a venomous serpent.
Liam Winston's face darkened like a thundercloud.
"Hah, she certainly knows how to attract attention."
He'd wanted to see Sophia humiliated, but instead got stabbed in the heart.
The intimate eye contact between Ethan and Sophia pierced him like a knife.
Why?
How could a worthless cripple deserve such attention?
Ethan sat in his wheelchair, yet his presence was razor-sharp.
"As for you—"
His icy gaze swept over Leo Carter with disdain.
"Ms. Sullivan wouldn't even look at me. Why would she glance your way?"
"Some people overestimate themselves."
He pointed at the video evidence.
"Obvious editing. Shoddy work."
"Spreading rumors with this fake? Do you think you're above the law?"
His calm eyes met the reporters'.
"Since the media's here, let's verify its authenticity publicly."
"With everyone watching, it'll be completely fair."
Leo panicked, then hatched a plan.
If the tide was turning, he'd muddy the waters.
"You powerful people can do whatever you want!"
"You'll call truth lies if it suits you!"
He raised his severed finger, screaming hoarsely.
"Sophia did this to me! Where's the justice?"
"I demand answers today!"
He was certain Sophia couldn't produce the original footage.
Chloe chimed in sweetly, her eyes calculating.
"Mr. Sullivan, favoritism has its limits."
"If my sister made mistakes, she should apologize and compensate."
"Why bully an ordinary man?"
Liam stepped forward with a cold laugh, blinded by jealousy.
"Don't be afraid. A-City isn't the Sullivans' domain."
"The Winstons have your back."
He'd long despised Ethan.
How could a cripple outshine him at every turn?
Sophia's red lips curved mockingly.
"How charitable of Ms. Evans and Mr. Winston."
"How did that last artist you vouched for end up?"
"Noah Valentine got blacklisted industry-wide."
"The Winston guarantee seems unreliable."
Her words stabbed Liam's heart like a dagger.