Even after pulling every string to gain some influence within his family’s company, Alec still wasn’t anywhere close to Shawn’s complete control over the Wood Corporation.
To stay in favor, he had no choice but to go all out in other ways.
I kept bidding against him until he finally won the bracelet for over a million dollars.
“Such deep affection,” I said with a mocking smile.
Alec held the bracelet in his hand, silently staring at me.
After what felt like an eternity, he finally spoke softly.
“Sierra…”
“Oh, stop,” I said, dramatically stepping back as if I were going to gag.
I gave him a pointed look, eyeing him from head to toe.
Moments later, I let out a soft snort.
“Well, at least you’re better than your mistress of a mother. You actually managed to climb your way up successfully.”
I tilted my head mockingly.
“Though I do wonder how you and my brother coordinate your schedules. Do you take Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and he takes Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with Sundays reserved for a threesome?”
I didn’t bother to lower my voice.
Chapter 14
As expected, the moment the auction ended, several business acquaintances approached me, eager for gossip.
Felgning reluctance, I sighed, “Oh, it’s nothing. My brother and the Rivers family’s illegitimate heir fell for the same up–and–coming actress. You know how It Is–every family has their romanties. For true love, people will tolerate anything.”
Not only did I let the rumors about the three of them swirl, but I also took things a step further.
Using my resources, I stepped into the film industry, backing; new actresses and snatching away several of Linda’s critical roles from her past life.
There was no way Shawn could stand by and let his precious woman be treated like this.
He retaliated decisively.
And that was exactly what I was waiting for.
Without making a move, how could he reveal his flaws?
Soon, my name started trending online alongside my company.
#LancrestFounderSierraWoodBullyingScandal
SierraWoodSpreadingDefamatoryRumors
#LindaLoweVictimOfBullying
The video from the anniversary performance, where I smashed Linda’s plano, resurfaced.
However, this time, the clip conveniently ended before I played Symphony No. 5.
Not only that, but they also reached out to former classmates from senior year to back up claims that I had bullied Linda in school.
“Yes, Sierra Wood never liked Linda,” one boy declared indignantly in the video. “She tore up her homework, poured ink into her desk, and led the entire class of girls to ostracize her.”
“Since she was from a wealthy family, Linda couldn’t do anything about it. No matter how much she suffered, just had to endure it.”
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“Eventually, things escalated, and the school made Sierra withdraw. But what did she do? She turned around and went abroad to ‘polish her resume.
“And now look at her–she’s suddenly the founder of an up–and–coming company.”
