Chapter 259: Chapter 259: I Will Never Forgive You
The lawyer sent by Cecilia Vaughn?
Chloe Alden was stunned for a moment, and suddenly memories from the past surfaced, back when Cecilia Vaughn mentioned using legal means to resolve the issue.
Moreover, in the hands of that despicable woman, Cecilia Vaughn, was a recording of her scolding Cecilia for being two-timing and having questionable character.
...
Recalling her father’s earlier reprimand, Chloe Alden clenched her hands tightly, feeling more panicked than ever!
And the lawyer mentioned by the butler had already approached, a prominent industry elite well-known in Veridia.
"You are Miss Alden, right? This is a lawsuit from my client for you to review. If you’re available, please prepare to appear in court as a defendant next week."
Chloe Alden, like a puppet, stared blankly at the document, glancing repeatedly. She recognized every word in black and white, yet together they seemed terrifying, like something that could devour her!
"I... no! I can’t possibly go!"
The daughter of Stellerton’s top leader, yet she was going to court over defamation issues!
How could she face herself in the future?
Besides, it was already a tumultuous time; her father, Victor Alden, was frantic over his re-election as mayor. How could he allow such a scandal?
...
Seeing Chloe Alden’s face filled with hatred, the lawyer appointed by Cecilia Vaughn remained smiling cordially.
"Miss Alden, my client also mentioned, if you’re unwilling to appear in court, we can settle quietly."
"Settle?"
Chloe Alden was confused, but Mrs. Alden’s eyes lit up.
"Lawyer, does Miss Vaughn mean she wants money? As long as it’s not exorbitant, we can provide it!"
The lawyer smiled calmly like a spring breeze, shaking his head.
"No, no, you’re mistaken. My client wishes for Miss Alden to post an apology statement on all her verified social media accounts, including but not limited to Weibo, WeChat Moments, QQ Space, personal blogs, etc."
"Here is the apology format my client requested."
While saying this, the lawyer handed another sheet to Chloe Alden.
Seeing the content, Chloe Alden felt as though her blood was about to burst from her veins!
- I, Chloe Alden, a vile woman with a filthy mouth, apologize collectively to all the classmates, friends, family, teachers, and strangers I’ve bullied in the past; a dog can’t vomit ivory from its mouth, begging everyone for forgiveness.
The back even had a cartoon version of an apology photo, depicting a woman with all limbs and Chloe Alden’s name on her face, tearfully kneeling with hands clasped saying "I was wrong!"
Chloe Alden was so angry that the veins in her temples throbbed.
"No! I’d rather die than post such disgraceful stuff!"
If she truly released this on every social media platform as Cecilia Vaughn demanded, how could she face anyone again?
Mrs. Alden leaned over to take a look, not believing, and was equally shocked.
This Cecilia Vaughn, though young, how could she be so vicious? Too aggressive in her righteousness!
The lawyer remained unperturbed.
"Then you can decide for yourselves. If Miss Alden hasn’t posted her apology by tomorrow, we will proceed legally."
The anger in Chloe Alden’s heart soared like a lit flame, burning ever more fiercely!
"Get out! Take your documents and get out!"
The lawyer remained cordially smiling, just as Station Director Alden, who had just seen off a visitor, entered the room, curiously glancing at the two documents in the lawyer’s hand, making a snap decision!
"Chloe, do as Miss Vaughn demands! Settling quietly is better than going to court! Surely you don’t want us, the whole Alden Family, to be dragged down with you?"
Dragged down?
No, it couldn’t be as serious as her father said!
Chloe Alden angrily raised her head, but meeting Victor Alden’s gaze that was as cold as ice, she suddenly felt intimidated.
Because she remembered her mother’s words, about her father having many illegitimate children...
In these twenty years, her father had never been this furious!
If she lost her status as the Alden’s eldest miss, who would care about her?
Chloe Alden felt deeply aggrieved, frozen in place, while the lawyer sent by Cecilia Vaughn nodded pleasantly to Victor Alden.
"Mayor Alden, the decision is yours, but note, tonight at midnight is the deadline for settling quietly."
The lawyer left, and Victor Alden stared fiercely at Chloe Alden, his voice had a hint of threat.
"Chloe, be obedient, and post the apology! I’m about to run for office again, don’t mess things up, or don’t blame me if I bring home a new brother or sister for you."
Chloe gave a shiver, knowing her father would sacrifice her for his gains.
The grievance almost overflowed within her.
At last, she had to nod tearfully.
Cecilia Vaughn, Cecilia Vaughn!
I will surely make you kneel before me to pay back this grudge one day!
...
By Friday, in the past two days, both the campus forum of Stellerton University and even on Veridia’s hottest Weibo, there was talk of a monumental joke.
The former pampered and unruly eldest miss of the Alden family, now seemingly hacked, was begging for forgiveness from those she bullied on all her verified social networks?
Accompanied by an imploring tearful image that was lifelike, truly laugh-inducing!
Soon it became trending.
What was unexpected, though, was that many of those bullied by Chloe Alden left comments under her apology post.
— I will never forgive you, just because I served the dish a bit late, you kicked me viciously, forcing me to resign, from an innocent employee.
— When I was bullied by you in middle school, the scars on my arms remain, do you think a mere apology will suffice?
— Back then you publicly ridiculed my appearance as a joke, leading everyone to shun me. The whole class followed you, calling me a disgusting fat woman. Thanks to you, I worked hard to slim down and become pretty but still don’t dare to date. Chloe Alden, I will never forgive you.
About to stay at The Law Residence for three days, Cecilia Vaughn packed her bags while scrolling through the comments under Chloe Alden’s Weibo post. Many victims left anonymous comments, each word dripping with tears, every sentence piercing the heart.
"Cecilia, what are you looking at?"
"Nothing much, just reviewing Chloe Alden’s apology on Weibo, feeling a bit emotional."
Cecilia Vaughn sighed softly, suddenly feeling her punishment for Chloe Alden hadn’t been satisfying enough, realizing how many innocent people she’d harmed.
Adrian Law didn’t press further. He glanced at Cecilia Vaughn’s phone screen, instantly understanding what saddened his young wife.
"Cecilia, you’ve done well enough, let’s go."
"Okay."
...
Half an hour later, the two, carrying Mimi, arrived at The Law Residence.
Unexpectedly, as they approached the front door, they encountered Fiona Vaughn and Tyson Law.
Upon seeing her, Fiona Vaughn strode forward in anger to question her.
"Sister, you’re too cruel, how could you force Chloe to make such a humiliating apology? Do you know what people are saying about her now?"
