A Fake Heiress’s Guide to Love and Power novel Chapter 372

Chapter 372

Chapter 372

But without evidence, it would all be empty talk.

“What about other options?”

If plan A didn’t work, there was always B or C.

“We’re preparing to send cease-and-desist letters to users spreading and reposting false rumors-”

Before the legal officer could finish, someone knocked on the meeting room door.

“Come in,” Alessia called.

Everyone’s eyes turned to the doorway.

“Ms. Morton.” It was clear Vera had come in a hurry. She was dressed as neatly as ever, but her hair was a little tousled-gone was the robotic perfection she usually maintained.

“What are you doing here?” Alessia was surprised to see her.

Since A&C Entertainment took off, Vera had focused exclusively on handling A&P’s business, while Lillian managed A&C. There was no reason for Vera to be involved in this incident.

“I found a recording from back then. It took a while to dig it up.” Vera pulled out her phone. The device looked dated-one of those first-generation smartphones, almost nostalgic now.

“I charged it this morning, thankfully it still works.” Vera sounded relieved as she spoke.

She opened a video from her gallery. The resolution wasn’t exactly high-def, but everyone’s faces were still clearly visible.

“Mom, look, you don’t need to worry. I’m at my boss’s apartment-there are five of us here. This kid’s about to be on TV, so we’re all getting ready together. It’s safe, really, you don’t have to worry.”

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In the video, Vera’s voice was soft, as if she didn’t want to disturb the others at the dining table deep in discussion. As she spoke, the camera panned to her own face.

“Mom, see how clear this looks? I bought this phone so you could see me better-don’t worry about the money, I’m earning now. That old flip phone of yours can’t even play videos. Please don’t be mad that I threw it out. If you just use the new one I got you, I’ll never throw it away again.”

Vera rambled on, the camera wobbling in her inexperienced hands.

“Don’t worry, I asked Peggie to check in on you these next few days. I’m busy right now, but as soon as I’m done I’ll come see you.”

She spoke in her hometown accent, her face still soft and youthful, looking every bit the recent graduate-not at all like the composed professional she had become.

It was just a casual exchange, but there was no mistaking that she wasn’t alone, and she was clearly talking about work.

“Is it alright to publish this?” Alessia asked, cautious even though it was the best solution-after all, it was Vera’s privacy at stake.

“It’s fine. There’s nothing in there, I’d be embarrassed about. I bought those phones with my first paycheck, and my mom just wouldn’t use hers, so I made this video for her. Good thing I never deleted it-it can finally be useful.”

“Thank you.” Alessia patted Vera’s shoulder.

Technically, this wasn’t Vera’s problem to solve. She could have ignored it-after all, she was just an employee, not obligated to take on extra burdens. Yet she’d still gone out of her way to help, determined to find anything that might turn the tables. For that alone, Alessia felt reassured that she’d made the right choice in trusting her.

“I’m just glad I could help.”

Vera let out a breath and managed a small smile.

She’d been by Alessia’s side since graduation, and honestly, she’d learned

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more about crisis management from this younger woman than anywhere

else. In fact, if it wasn’t for her…