Chapter 122
Evelyn’s POV
I walked straight up to them.
“Excuse me, are these terms directed at me? Homewrecker, husband-stealer, and disgusting p>
They seemed startled by my directness, exchanging uncertain glances.
The boldest one, a woman with bleached blonde hair, recovered quickly with a derisive snort. ” What, slut? You can do it but can’t own it? I despise women like you. Knowingly pursuing men who are taken. You make all women look bad p>
The other two nodded vigorously, as if their moral outrage somehow elevated their own status.
“Have any of you actually witnessed me seducing anyone?” I asked calmly. “What kind of woman am I, exactly? And what kind of women are you? Hurling vulgar insults at a stranger based on internet gossip p>
My three direct questions left them momentarily speechless, but the blonde woman wasn’t backing down. She pulled out her phone and showed me a video from Liri Johnson’s account.
“Are you denying that’s you in this photo?” she challenged, straightening her posture. “The wronged party is calling you out online, and you’re still pretending p>
In the video, Liri Johnson appeared in full makeup, tears streaming down her face as she dramatically announced she was taking a break from social media. Her soon-to-be fiancé had cheated on her.
The final image she shared was unmistakably a photo of Leon bringing flowers to me.
I froze momentarily, trying to process what I was seeing.
The blonde woman exchanged a triumphant look with her friend, who began recording me with her phone.
One of my security team smoothly confiscated it.
“Give that back!” the woman shrieked.
I regained my composure. “I did nothing wrong,” I stated firmly.
The blonde woman gave me a contemptuous once-over. “Right, because innocent people have bodyguards taking people’s phones p>
The others jumped in eagerly.
“The evidence is right there. His actual fiancée caught you p>
“Your poor children having a mother like you. How will they hold their heads up in school now p>
I turned my coldest stare on the last speaker, and the intensity in my eyes made her stumble backward.
“You can glare all you want,” she stammered. “That video has millions of views. You might silence me, but can you silence all of them p>
Looking around, I noticed other parents watching us. Not speaking up like these three, but their judgmental glances conveyed the same contempt.
I forwarded the video to Leon. His flirtation had created this mess. He should be the one to clean it up.
He called me back almost immediately, but I declined the call.
The woman had made one valid point. This video had reached too many people. If I didn’t handle this properly, it would affect my children. These gossips had children who attended school with Rowan and Rhys, and kids were often crueler than adults with their words.
The situation required a permanent solution, not a temporary fix.
“Since you’re so convinced of your facts,” I said calmly, “let’s get the police involved. False accusations are a serious matter p>
The blonde woman’s face immediately paled. “Police? Are you crazy? We’re just repeating what everyone online is saying p>
I pulled out my phone. “I’m calling them now. You can explain to the officers how you’ve been publicly slandering me in front of my children’s school p>
The three women exchanged panicked glances as I made the call, my voice steady and clear as I explained the situation to the dispatcher. One of my security team stood nearby.
“You can’t be serious!” the second woman hissed, her earlier bravado evaporating. “I need to pick up my child! I don’t have time for this nonsense p>
I slipped my phone back into my purse. “Should have thought about that before you decided to call a stranger disgusting and a homewrecker in public, shouldn’t you p>
“It’s all over the internet!” the third woman protested, her voice rising with hysteria. “Everyone’s saying it, not just us! Why don’t you go after that fashion blogger who posted it instead of targeting regular moms p>
I felt my anger turn cold and sharp. People like these women were exactly why rumors spread so fast. They were eager to humiliate others without thinking twice about it.
“You have a point,” I smiled coldly. “I don’t personally know everyone who’s reposting that garbage online. But I do know you three, standing right here, who chose to verbally assault me p>
I gestured toward the school entrance where other parents were pretending not to watch our confrontation. “I know I can’t silence everyone, but I can certainly make an example of you p>
My security detail informed me that the police would arrive shortly. I instructed them to have Rowan and Rhys taken home safely, away from this spectacle.
“You’re insane!” the blonde woman shouted, finally losing her composure completely. “We’re just repeating what that rich fashion blogger posted! Go after her if you’re so offended p>
“Trust me,” I replied, “I’ll be addressing Ms. Johnson separately. But right now, you three are my priority p>
Within minutes, a police car pulled up. The women’s faces contorted with panic as two officers approached us.
“You can’t do this!” the second woman cried, backing away. “I have to pick up my son! This is ridiculous p>
“You should have considered your priorities before publicly defaming someone,” I responded evenly. “Actions have consequences p>
The third woman tried a different approach, suddenly switching to a pleading tone. “Look, we’re sorry, okay? We didn’t mean anything by it. Everyone was talking about the video, we just got carried away p>
But it was too late for apologies. While the officers took statements, I could see other parents watching. Their earlier judgment was now mixed with worry about their own gossipy behavior.
While the officers spoke with the three women, I texted Jackson. [Need information on fashion blogger Liri Johnson ASAP. Also arrange for legal counsel. This ends today p>
The name Liri Johnson sounded familiar. If I remembered correctly, she was one of the potential mates Leon’s pack had arranged for him to meet. And she was also Clara’s college roommate. It was interesting that she was now claiming to be his fiancée.
Jackson responded immediately.[Already on it. Basic background compiled. You want the full dossier p>
[Everything you can find,] I replied.