Chapter 22

Dominic’s pov ; As I sat in the meeting room, half-listening to the revenue reports, Daniel knocked softly and leaned down to whisper in my ear, “Sir, Miss Sophie has been bullied.” I immediately straightened, my focus zeroing in on him. “What's going on?” He leaned closer and began explaining in detail. “It seems there’s a vicious rumour spreading at Miss Sophie's university. Students have posted several photos of her getting into a luxury car, speculating that she’s…involved with a much older man. They’re claiming she’s using him to pay her way through school. The rumours have spread to the entire student body, and she’s been humiliated in front of her classmates.” My grip on the edge of the table tightened. “What photos?” “There are images on the school’s forum—someone took pictures of her getting into your car, Sir, though they can’t see your face or the license plate. They’re running wild with it, claiming she’s selling herself to a rich old man.” For a moment, I was silent, but t