Chapter 265

Before long, Sebastian returned with a first aid kit. The disheveled Vivienne sat on the bed. The warm bedside lamp cast a soft glow onto her, stretching her shadow across the wall. She looked slender, delicate, and particularly heart-wrenching. He carefully treated the wound on her lip and applied the ointment. She remained motionless the entire time, her expression blank and unreadable. "I've started dealing with the smear campaign online," Sebastian said softly, running his fingers gently through her hair. "Starting tomorrow, you won't see them again ever." … The next morning, all the stories about Lockhart and Holt Groups had indeed vanished without a trace. Even the TV broadcasts made no further mention of the recent events. With dark circles still under her eyes, Vivienne came downstairs and saw Priscilla hurrying over to her. "Mrs. Holt, come take a look!" In the living room, the TV was on. Though the volume wasn't loud, the voice coming from it rang clearly in Vivienne's