Chapter 121 Backlash

The tidal wave of online backlash was only the beginning. What the people online really wanted was to crucify Annie and EVL in the court of public opinion, with no chance to defend themselves. Annie paid the driver, pushed the door open, and stepped out of the cab. Someone in the crowd spotted Annie and shouted, voice sharp and excited. "It's Annie! That vicious bitch is here!" In an instant, every gaze locked onto Annie. "How do you still have the nerve to come to the office? Maeve is still lying in the hospital, and you're the attempted murderer!" A rotten egg suddenly flew out of the crowd. It carried a foul stench as it shot straight toward her face. "Careful!" Annie's colleague, Evan Graham, cried out. He moved fast and yanked her back. A security guard immediately stepped forward. He lifted his riot shield and blocked the egg just in time. The yolk slid down the clear shield in sticky streaks. It looked filthy and disgusting. A moment later, more things were hurled over.