I Walked Into Her Wedding With a USB Drive: The Smeared CEO's Comeback Novel

Chapter 2 Less than ten minutes later , Lauren posted a new video . She screenshot Vivian's post and all the employee comments . In the video , she was crying so hard she could barely breathe , her whole body trembling . " I'm so scared .... They ... All of them are bullying me ! " " Jessica Shaw has turned this place into her own little cult ! Every woman here is brainwashed ! " " They're all covering for each other ! " " This company is toxic ! They're trying to destroy me ! " " Cover - up " started trending instantly . A collective cyberbullying campaign against my employees began .

Vivian's home address was leaked . Photos of her child were photoshopped into funeral portraits and spread all over the internet . Chloe's phone was blown up with nothing but hate calls and death threats . All the employees who had supported me were doxxed . Their accounts were flooded with hateful DMs . " The boss's little pets ! " " Brainwashed sheep ! You had it coming ! " " Hope you and your whole family rot ! " When Vivian came to see me , her eyes were swollen , her spirit nearly broken . In front of me , crying , she deleted that post . " Jessica ... I'm sorry .

" " My kid is only three ... They're monsters ... " " My husband ... he's talking divorce ... " She slid her resignation letter across my desk . Chloe was next . Chapter 2 22.224 Then , one by one , from Tech and Marketing . Every employee who had spoken up for me yesterday , worn down by relentless harassment and threats , reached their breaking point . They all submitted their resignations . Lauren was hailed as the whistleblower who took on a " corporate cult . " Meanwhile , my company , HerSphere Inc.

, was stamped with permanent labels : " covering for each other , " " cult - like , " " brainwashing hub . ' Our reputation was shredded . A week later , the office stood completely empty , only I remained . I sat alone in the utter silence . On my computer screen , the entire internet was pushing videos of Lauren and her " fiancé's " happy interviews . Her fiancé held her , promising the camera he'd protect her forever . Meanwhile , my phone's private messages were stuffed with thousands of vile messages cursing my " entire family to die . " My personal information was completely exposed .

Social security number , home address , private phone number , everywhere online . People kept splashing red paint on the door of my apartment . " Evil old hag " and " Drop dead " were scrawled on it in black marker . The property management cleaned it three times a day , but it was never enough . My mom called . The moment I answered , it was a torrent of scolding . " Jessica Shaw ! Have you lost your mind ?! " " Look at what they're saying about you online ! " " Are you throwing away your perfectly good company ? You need to apologize to that girl immediately !

" My dad's voice boomed in the background , " You're just bitter because you're still single ! You're messed up in the head ! " Chapter 2 22.22 % " You're jealous that young girl is getting married ! " " Your mother and I are completely humiliated ! " I hung up . My phone was quiet for about two seconds . Then Lauren launched a high - profile live stream . She broadcast every step of her wedding prep : trying on gowns , picking out rings , even setting up the new house . And in every single stream , she made sure to take a few subtle , pointed digs my way .

" I really have to thank my former boss . " " It was her oppression that made me see who truly loves me . " Why do women tear each other down ? I just hope she finds peace someday . " The chat was filled with " You're so kind , Lauren . " Investor Richard called an emergency board meeting . Afterwards , he gave me an ultimatum . " Jessica , there are two paths now . " " One , immediately hold a press conference , publicly apologize to Lauren Mitchell , approve her leave , and compensate her for emotional damages .

" " Two , all we shareholders will join forces to dilute your shares and forcibly remove you . " Your choice . " I replied calmly , " I refuse to apologize . " Richard was silent on the other end for a few seconds . He cursed , " You're insane ! " Then he hung up . The next day , I was completely blacklisted within the industry . My name was removed from all business forums . I went from " Female Entrepreneur of the Year " to " Industry Pariah . " Chapter 2 22.22 % No one dared mention my name again . Lauren posted the digital wedding invitation for all her followers to see .

She didn't block me . In fact , she made sure to tag several former colleagues who'd already left , Vivian and Chloe included . She wanted me to see it . That night , my best friend came over to talk sense into me . She stared at my vandalized door , her face etched with pity . " Jess , you can't win against public opinion . " " It's not worth destroying ten years of hard work over one new hire ! " " Just give in a little ! Admit you were wrong , and this whole thing will blow over ! " " Why are you so stubborn ? " I didn't explain . I looked out the window .

At the shocking splash of red paint on my own front door . My heart was utterly calm . I opened my phone's notes app . And quietly entered the date of Lauren's wedding and the hotel location from the invitation . 22 Editorial Board Editorial Board Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.