Chapter 321

Stella Johnson let out a bitter laugh. She knew Jade Owen was doing this on purpose, but the anger in her eyes still couldn’t be disguised. “How can she be so vicious? She’ll stoop to anything just to get what she wants.” Michael Anderson held her hand tightly. “Stella, don’t worry. I’ll make sure the truth comes out. From this moment on, I want everyone to know—it’s me who’s been chasing you all along, and you’ve turned me down every time.” She blinked in surprise, not expecting him to go that far. “Won’t that backfire on you? It might mess up your reputation.” Michael smiled gently. “I don’t care about that. I care about you. I’ll do whatever it takes to clear your name.” Stella was too kindhearted—she was actually worried about his reputation, when he didn’t even see it as a problem. To him, standing up for her was a badge of honor. Without missing a beat, Michael picked up his phone and started typing up a public statement. Every word was carefully chosen, laying out the timeline o