Chapter 2380:

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Defensive actions alone weren’t enough; they needed an assertive response.

Over the past few days, the online debate had split sharply into two factions.

Some staunchly supported Annabel, vociferously condemning those tarnishing her name. Others persisted in their campaign against her, focusing their attacks on disparaging her.

This was largely because Annabel hadn’t yet provided evidence of her innocence.

Clearly, those spreading negativity had their own agendas; ordinary fans wouldn’t resort to such extremes. True fans, typically deeply devoted, saw their adoration as a significant part of their lives. Those who became disillusioned would usually withdraw quietly, heartbroken, rather than actively and continuously seeking to discredit Annabel.

Days later, Khalid returned to Annabel’s office with updates from the investigation.

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“As you suspected, those involved were indeed bold. Several individuals linked to the incident are from the Benton family. The primary instigator was Flora, who hired internet trolls to fuel the fire.”

As Khalid relayed this, his voice was tinged with disdain. He was appalled by the depth of malice someone could harbor to orchestrate such a scheme.

This attempt was not just about financial sabotage but also aimed to irreparably damage Annabel’s reputation, causing lifelong distress.

Fortunately, due to Flora’s inexperience, she had left several loopholes.

Khalid now had the situation well in hand. He had secured all the necessary videos and audio recordings. He had also uncovered the backgrounds of the thugs who were paid to stir up trouble.

Now, he awaited Annabel’s direction on how to proceed. Reflecting on past events, Annabel realized that familial bonds were nonexistent among these people. They could hardly be called relatives. Facing such a group, she had always felt oppressed.

This time, Annabel was determined to retaliate; otherwise, she would continue to be seen as an easy target. She also wanted these individuals to understand that bullying someone comes with consequences.

“Flora has been living abroad, but as far as I know, she has done something dirty there. However, we don’t have concrete evidence yet, so please gather some. We need to respond in kind.”

It was clear that Annabel intended to undermine Flora’s credibility. At the same time, she needed to counterattack effectively, ensuring Flora understood the real consequences of her actions. If someone’s reputation, which they deeply valued, was destroyed, the pain would be immense.

Since Flora was intent on inflicting this pain on Annabel, the response would be uncompromising.

Khalid had indeed gone to great lengths, reaching out to numerous contacts for information. He even spent a significant amount of money, as money often facilitated smoother operations.

Before long, Khalid had compiled a comprehensive dossier on Flora’s activities abroad, including testimonies from Flora’s past acquaintances. Having been compensated, these individuals showed little regard for their previous ties with Flora.

The stock price of Rupert’s company soon began to plummet, and Annabel decided to seize the opportunity. She had always wanted to purchase the company but had never gotten the chance. Now, she finally had a wonderful opportunity.

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