Mia locked eyes with Felix, dering. “Felix, I’ve identified the person responsible for the smear


    campaign


    against me.”


    Surprised, Felix asked. “Who is it?”


    Upon hearing this, Wilhelmina appeared uneasy. “Mia, without concrete evidence, it’s best to refrain


    from


    making baseless usations,” she cautioned.


    Mia’s lips curled into a wry smile. “Don’t worry, Felix. I’ll personally rify everything this afternoon,


    ensuring it


    won’t bring any negative repercussions to the studio.”


    Felix hesitated for a moment before saying, “Mia, if you’re aware of who’s responsible, you can trust


    me with the information. I’ll assist you in resolving the matter.”


    “It’s alright. You’ll find outter this afternoon,” Mia replied before returning to her workstation.


    Taking out her phone, she messaged Nathan, “Nathan, could you do me a favor?”


    Nathan responded promptly. “Go on.”


    “Could you please send these videos and photos to Keegan’s children for me?”


    Mia’s gaze briefly swept over Wilhelmina, who had just entered the room with Felix.


    With Wilhelmina having missed the chance to mend things with Mia, Mia felt no obligation to extend


    politeness toward her.


    As noon approached, Mia found herself alone at her desk, enjoying her lunch. It was evident that her


    colleagues, with Wilhelmina leading the charge, were intentionally excluding her.


    Nheless, Mia paid little attention to the petty behavior of her colleagues. After all, an intriguing


    drama was


    set to unfold in the afternoon.


    She swiftly reassured her family through a message in their group chat. “I’m alright. I’ll have this s


    the afternoon. You guys don’t need to worry about me.”


    Little did they know, Nathan had alreadye to her aid.


    sorted out in


    In Nord City, Dominic’s day turned somber upon discovering the groundless rumors surrounding Mia.


    Without dy, he mobilized his team to investigate Keegan’s background and organized an acquisition


    team headed for Bern City.


    Dominic found it unsettling that someone had the audacity to tarnish Mia’s reputation by baselessly


    iming her involvement with an older man for financial gain.


    +15 BONOS Indeed, those who dared to misuse their power against Mia were on the brink of facing


    the consequences.


    Dominic contacted his subordinates, issuing a clear directive. “Ensure the stocks of thispany drop


    significantly within a day.


    “In the next three days, go all out to acquire thepany, utilizing any means necessary.”


    Meanwhile, Jason promptly gathered his legal team,unchingwsuits against the individuals at the


    forefront of spreading false rumors and tarnishing Mia’s reputation.


    Certainly, no one would be exempt from legal action.


    In a public statement, Linden dered, “Allow me to introduce Mia Bowen, the most important person


    in my life.


    “She is pure, kind, and utterly adorable! To those spreading rumors, may your entire family face the


    consequences!”


    The official announcement from Linden promptly overshadowed the preceding negative news. After all,


    the prior rumors were mere spections, with no responses from the involved parties.


    Now, with Linden confirming his rtionship with Mia, the rumors were conclusively debunked.


    Fans of Linden swiftly rallied behind the couple, apuding his integrity for making such a public


    deration.


    “Wow, he’s a real man for stepping up and setting the record straight for his girlfriend!”


    “My admiration for Mr. Lane has grown even more. He’s truly a man of integrity!”


    Mia quickly came across the official announcement from Linden.


    It caught her off guard–was she mentioned in his announcement?


    Despite the rumors now seemingly leaning in her favor, she couldn’t help but wonder if this was


    positive development.


    a


    She sent a message to Liam on WhatsApp. “Liam, did you arrange for Linden to make the


    announcement?”


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    Amidst Liam’s ongoing reprimand by his manager, he remainedposed as he replied on his phone.


    “Yes. this way, no one will believe the earlier rumors anymore.”


    Mia found herself grappling with a range of emotions. She hadn’t expected Liam to seek Linden’s help,


    and it


    was even more astonishing that Linden agreed.


    Nheless, Mia decided to withhold any response until she could provide concrete evidence and offer


    aprehensive exnation.


    Upon learning about Linden’s announcement, Mia’s colleagues in the studio disyed somewhat


    unusual reactions.


    Felix stepped out of the office, his expressionplex as he observed Mia. “Mia, is it true that you’re in


    a rtionship with Linden?”