?Chapter 159:

    Lise had made the first move to hurt Katelyn. Yet now, ording to Neil and others, Katelyn was being portrayed as the instigator rather than the victim. Key images from the press conference video went viral online, each garnering over ten million views. Someizensmented, “It makes sense why Bailey would act this way in public; she was drugged.” Others harshly criticized Katelyn for her alleged cruelty. It was unusual to seeizens united in thements section, all condemning Katelyn.

    Vincent looked at Katelyn with a serious expression.

    “Do you want help dealing with this?”

    Katelyn slowly shook her head, her fists clenched on top of the nket.

    “No, thanks. If they aim to tear me down with public opinion, I’ll respond in kind.”

    “They held a press conference, didn’t they?” Katelyn resolved to do the same.

    Moreover, she had more evidence to present than Neil had offered.

    A significant look passed over Vincent’s eyes.

    Neil was particrly ruthless this time. Not only had he tried to manipte Lise, but he had also attempted to deeply tarnish Katelyn’s reputation.

    If the situation didn’t turn around, it would permanently damage Katelyn’s reputation and devastate her life. Even relocating to another city wouldn’t ensure her escape from the rumors.

    Though initially enraged, Katelyn had steadily regained herposure.

    Her countermeasure was ready to begin.

    Seeing her determination, Vincent didn’t push and anticipated how Katelyn would manage the crisis. He prepared to support her no matter what. This way, Katelyn wouldn’t have to bear the burden alone.

    Katelyn picked up her phone and texted Aimee.

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    “Aimee, reach out to all the local reporters. Make sure to invite those who covered Neil’s press conference this morning. I need them all at mine.”

    Aimee responded quickly, “You saw the video, then? I was just about to tell you how despicable they were, pretending to be victims and shifting the me onto you.”

    Katelyn reassured her, “Don’t worry. They’ll end up tripping over their own mistakes.”

    Neil, foolishly, tried to clean up Lise’s image but overlooked the fact that their marriage was still legally binding. His actions at the press conference could indirectly serve as evidence of infidelity in their divorce proceedings. Katelyn tapped swiftly on her phone, hatching a n. Due to the distance, Vincent failed to read it.

    He didn’t intend to watch what she was doing, but he believed in Katelyn’s cleverness.

    Suddenly, a furious shout echoed down the hallway.

    “Katelyn, you bitch! Come out here!”

    The voice was particrly loud, filled with deep-seated loathing.

    Unsurprisingly, it was Sharon.

    Momentster, the door to the ward burst open with a crash, and Sharon and Jeff stormed in. Katelyn’s eyes widened slightly.

    She had anticipated Sharon causing a scene, but Jeff’s presence was unexpected.

    Thest time Jeff was in the hospital was when Sharon confronted his mistress.

    Eventually, the Baileys had put aside their mutual animosity for the sake of mutual benefit, spending heavily to suppress the media and paying off Vivian to keep quiet.

    Netizens quickly forgot about the incident, and soon after, their attention had shifted. The Bailey couple still pretended to be a loving pair.

    Upon noticing both Sharon and Jeff, Katelyn hesitated.

    A fleeting look of apprehension crossed Sharon’s face. However, thinking about Lise’s current status, she became riled up again, ring at Katelyn.

    Pointing at her, Sharon shouted in a fury, “How many more times must you hurt Lise before you’re satisfied? How could you drug her? You monster! A bitch like you belongs in hell! Stop tormenting her!”

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