Victoria thought that revealing Michael Foster’s lies would end her troubles, but it only started a bigger fight. Michael, embarrassed by his loss, decided to fight back by taking her to court. He sued Victoria and Sebastian Industries for defamation, conspiracy, and bad intentions.
The lawsuit was a smart move. It aimed to keep Victoria busy and cost her money while also hurting the company. Michael wanted to exhaust her resources and weaken her reputation.
At her desk, Victoria looked at the legal papers filed by Michael’s strong legal team. She knew the claims were false, but it was now her job to prove that in court.
Louis walked in with two cups of coffee and gave her one. “The board called me this morning,” he said, sounding worried. “They’re anxious. This lawsuit is upsetting our
