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Alyssa let out a scoff, leaning in to scrutinize the student with wavy curls. “Can’t believe you’ve mastered the art of a sharp tongue at such a young age. Maybe focusing on your studies would’ve been a better choice.”
The student responded by crying out, “Quick… Record this, quick! Record it all! Ms. Alyssa actually beat up innocent female students!”
She pretended as if she had the moral high ground. She acted weak and innocent as she attempted a counterattack on Alyssa.
The other female students had their cell phones in their hands. However, they were panicking because of Alyssa’s overbearing presence. None of them dared to film the scene.
“Hah, do you think that I’d be afraid? My reputation already stinks. I’m not afraid to have this added to my repertoire.”
Alyssa’s smile broke out, radiating a sense of daring defiance. “It’s just that I heard you were all afraid of offending the Schmidts. I doubt that you’ll have the guts to get on the Taylor family’s bad side.
“Do you want me to crush your dreams of entering the entertainment industry even before you finish school?”
The curly-haired student was dumbfounded. Her expression was stiff. The other students started to put their phones away.
They were afraid! They were absolutely petrified!
Alyssa crossed her arms. She clicked her tongue and shook her head. “I really haven’t seen such a low blow throughout the 25 years of my life. I can’t believe that you resorted to victim-blaming. Then, you even sided with a sinister sexual offender.
“The school doesn’t test for morals in their admission exams. I guess they really do take in all kinds of people.
“Let’s just say that you’ve already paid the price for your blabbering mouths by taking those few slaps. I have ears and eyes all over Solana City. If I hear another disrespectful word about Tatiana from any of you, I won’t be serving you with just a few slaps next time.
“Now, get out of my sight!” Alyssa yelled.
The group of students was frantic. They picked their friend up and got away as quickly as they could.
Jeremy walked over to Alyssa and casually draped his left arm around her shivering shoulders. With his right hand, he gently lifted her icy hand, giving it a careful blow. While the fiery and prickling pain in her hand subsided, a lingering rage still burned within her.
“Such nasty people… How could they say those things about Taty? I should have given them more than just a few slaps!”
“But Lyse, you were never a merciless woman. No matter how angry you were, you wouldn’t be too harsh with your punishment.”
Jeremy gave her shoulder a squeeze. His gaze turned dim as he continued, “But if there’s anything that you’re unable to execute, I can do it on your behalf. Whatever that may be.”
“They were just a bunch of foolish women. That’s not necessary.”
Alyssa breathed heavily, feeling anxious. “The most important thing now is to find Taty. She’s really crazy. How could she expose this live? She’s throwing herself into the abyss!”
Jeremy’s heart clenched as well.
No one understood better than he and Alyssa what it was like to be thrust into the spotlight. One wrong move, and they would be sent plummeting from the heights to their downfall.
“Ms. Alyssa!” Sean ran up to them. His voice was hoarse from the urgency. “Taty is still livestreaming, and the viewer count has exceeded two million! Why… Why would she suddenly expose this? What did
Mr. Cyrus say to her?”
Alyssa stared at the screen, where Tatiana sat upright. Though her expression was pale, she looked serious. Her eyes were shining with unwavering determination.
Seeing that, Alyssa felt like her heart was being crushed by a pair of giant hands, spasming with pain.
Meanwhile, below the livestream, the comments were flooding in at such a rapid pace that it was dizzying. But at a glance, it revealed a torrent of negative comments.
“People nowadays are shamelessly exploiting anything for attention. She’s actually using this for publicity?”
“I know her. She’s Solana Film Academy’s campus belle. She must be trying to latch onto David for fame.”
“Solana Film Academy’s campus belle is a Taylor? And she almost got sexually harassed by David?
What a tacky soap opera plot! She must be making this up.”
“Girl, if what you said is true, then I hope it’s false. But if you’re lying, then I hope you get screwed by ten Schmidts!”
“Yeah, you say David harassed you, but do you have evidence? Do you have a video? Can we see it for free?”
Their words were extremely harsh. Even though their mocking laughter remained unheard, its impact felt deafening.
“What do we do, Ms. Alyssa? What do we do now?”
Sean’s eyes were red from anger, and his heart was wrenching. “Can we make Taty stop? Can we stop the live stream? Taty is timid. With no one by her side supporting her, if she sees those negative comments… I’m afraid she’ll have an emotional breakdown.”
Even at this moment, he didn’t blame Tatiana in the slightest. His sole wish was to locate her as swiftly as possible and offer his support.
“Sean, calm down. At the very least, we know Taty isn’t missing, and she’s safe now.”
The more critical the situation was, the more Jeremy displayed the calm and steady demeanor a ruler would show.
“And the live stream has been going on for this long. We can’t just cut it off abruptly. That would only lead to speculation and rumors, which would only bring more vicious attacks on Taty.”
Alyssa’s breathing was heavy, and she felt like the air around her had become thin. Her fingers trembled as they curled around Jeremy’s hand.
Jeremy gently rubbed her shoulder with his hand. His gaze darkened.
“Taty going public with this indicates she’s been holding back for quite a while, with a lot on her mind.
So, let her speak her mind. Better out than in. And even if the worst happens, she still has Lyse and me to support her. Those demons can’t hurt her.”
Sean pressed his lips into a line as he looked at Jeremy with gratitude shining in his moist eyes.
Just then, Tatiana’s sweet and gentle voice came through the stream.
“Whether you believe it or not, I’m speaking out here today not just for myself but for those women who have suffered at the hands of David Schmidt and can’t seek justice.”
Tatiana struggled to hold back her tears, but her voice still broke. “I’m one of the lucky ones among the victims, but I refuse to stand by and watch. When no one speaks up for me, I’ll speak up for myself.
“When no one stands up, I’ll stand up for them. I may not be a hero. But even if I might be in danger, I’ll never stand by and watch David, that beast, trample on the innocence and dignity of those ladies while he roams free.”
As her words trailed off, Alyssa’s eyes were filled with tears. Her tears eventually fell onto the screen.
She deeply regretted her narrow-mindedness during this time. At the same time, she felt immense pride in her sister, who fearlessly spoke out.
Sean turned away as well. His broad shoulders trembled as he suppressed his tears. He quietly rubbed his eyes.
“Lyse, Taty has really grown up. She’s no longer the little girl who needs your protection.” Jeremy sighed, feeling sorry for Tatiana and also relieved.
Alyssa managed a smile through her tears. “Yeah. From now on, our family has gained another female warrior.”
Tatiana had chosen to livestream from a guest room at KS World Hotel managed by Alyssa.
After shutting down the computer, she sat alone in the darkness, lost in thought for a long time.
During the livestream, she had seen the malicious comments. In the past, she might have been timid and afraid, sinking into the abyss of comments.
But now, she remained calm. She even felt a sense of unprecedented relaxation. Her greatest trauma wasn’t the abuse from David. It was the thought of the villain escaping consequences under the
Schmidt family’s protection. That would haunt her for life.
At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
Tatiana snapped out of her reverie and rose stiffly to answer it.
As the door opened, her vision swayed violently.
Before she could see who was at the door, she was pulled into a warm and vigorous embrace. The weight of the embrace felt as if she were being squeezed into the person’s body, merging into their flesh.
“Taty, you silly woman. How could you not tell me about something so important? Do you know how worried I’ve been?”
Hearing Sean’s low, affectionate murmur in her ear, Tatiana instantly broke down. Tears welled up in her eyes. “Sean, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have kept it from you. It’s my fault.”
“It’s not your fault. You did well, very well.”
Sean’s warm and trembling lips lightly brushed against her reddened ear. His husky voice was filled with admiration, even adoration.
“You’re so cool tonight that I feel ashamed of myself. My dearest Ms. Tatiana, I’m willing to devote myself to you for a lifetime.”
Tatiana’s eyes widened in surprise at the romantic words, a sentiment she had never heard before. She blushed shyly, biting her lip as her heart raced.