A trace of sarcasm tinged her voice as she spoke.
“It appears my years of financial support have nurtured nothing but ingratitude. Her ultimate goal was to ruin me. Do you even notice? It’s a three-hour drive from Zoey’s hometown to here, yet her parents managed to arrive almost as soon as I brought her to the hospital.”
Katelyn left her statement at that, but the implication was clear to all who heard. Zoey’s parents had conspired in this plot, seeking to capitalize on the situation by demanding money.
This disclosure not only unveiled a lot of details but also laid bare the grim and shocking aspects of human nature. It went beyond simple betrayal of a benefactor. It seemed even familial ties were disposable in the face of greed. For a moment, the audience was lost in thought, unsure how to process these revelations.
Yet one thing was undeniable: Katelyn, who had invested seven million over a decade only to face public scorn, was truly the victim here.
After a pause that seemed to clarify thoughts, someone in the crowd inquired, “Who was behind Zoey’s despicable actions then?”
Katelyn allowed a smirk to form but chose not to disclose anything directly.
“All in good time.”
With her final words, Katelyn quickly left the venue, flanked by her security detail.
As she settled into her car, her phone began to ring.
Zoey’s name flashed on the screen. Katelyn surmised the reason for Zoey’s call without even picking up. She silently observed the phone as it rang out.
Undeterred by the unanswered call, Zoey dialed again.
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Zoey’s facade of composure was crumbling. Everything dishonorable about her that she had desperately tried to conceal was now starkly revealed by Katelyn for all to see.
Her social media was quickly flooded with thousands of negative comments. Her once-promising life was in ruins, dismantled by Katelyn’s revelations.
When the phone rang a third time, Katelyn finally hit the answer button.
Zoey’s voice came through, laden with desperation, fury, and bitterness.
“Katelyn, why are you doing this? Why did you have to destroy me? You know the struggles I faced to get here!”
Katelyn chuckled coldly, reclining in her seat.
“You think reaching your position was tough, but was my journey any easier? Your deception nearly toppled everything I’ve built for years.”
“Because you brought it upon yourself,” Zoey retorted bitterly, her anger piercing through her clenched teeth.
Realizing her error, she quickly tried to soften her words, adding, “You claimed you were helping, but you never delivered what I truly needed. I only intended for the public to see your true colors, not for things to spiral out of control.”
The coldness in Katelyn’s gaze intensified. Even now, Zoey failed to recognize her fault and was still attempting to manipulate Katelyn into regret?
Katelyn stayed silent, prompting Zoey to adopt a more supplicating tone.
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