Chapter 177

Valerie’s face was a wreck. Tears slipped down her cheeks, but instead of sympathy, the reporters cheered at the sight, capturing every drop as proof of her downfall.

Then, suddenly, the feed shifted again. Valerie’s image vanished, replaced by the gleaming lobby of a grand building. The massive logo of Ashford Group stood proudly in the background.

The room went dead silent. Every gaze locked on