Chloe posted her video at dawn.
Soft focus washed the color from her face. One tear slid down her cheek as she described a wealthy, vindictive “stepsister” who had cast her out for daring to be happy.
She never said my name. She left enough details for everyone else to supply it.
Within hours, #JusticeForChloe was trending. My accounts filled with threats. Commentators called me a monster and a spoiled heiress who used money to punish a poor relative.
If I filed charges after that video, Chloe planned to call the case another act of revenge.
Julian phoned me. “My PR team has a statement ready.”
“Hold it.” I watched *scandal* and *bullying* run beside my name on a news ticker. “A statement gives her another argument. Tomorrow, we release the records.”
The next afternoon, every major
