Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 164: Burning with indignation, the hacker shot back, "I'll refund your money. Don't ever look for me again!"

With that, he ended the call angrily.

Vince sat there, his brows furrowed into a deep knot, feeling his blood seethe and boil. He clenched his fists so tightly that the veins on the back of his hands looked ready to burst. One misstep now, and everything would crumble into dust. He had been so close to forcing Maia back to him. Could it be that someone had secured a backup of the video before his hacker made a move? How on earth had Maia gotten so lucky?

Meanwhile, back in her room, Maia sat at her desk, her mind a tangle of restless thoughts. Though she hated to admit it, Chris' recent words had wormed their way into her heart, stirring it like a stick through a hornet's nest. Her mind, once a still lake, now rippled with unease.

Unable to shake the feeling, Maia switched on her computer. If sleep wouldn't come, she might as well put her wakefulness to good use.

At that moment, a notification from Facebook flashed onto her screen.

Vincenzo had already broken his silence, posting a public statement. He claimed he had gathered sufficient evidence and was preparing to sue those responsible for spreading rumors, all in an effort to clear the names of the parties involved.

The post was rapidly gaining traction, with the number of comments soaring.

Many were apologizing for their previous remarks, while others rallied behind Vincenzo. Of course, there were also those who mocked him, claiming that he was blowing the situation out of proportion.

Maia arched an eyebrow. With a wry smile, she reposted, adding, "To those who spread rumors about me and photoshopped creepy images of me, I will also be suing. The evidence is ready, so brace yourselves for a legal notice!" She tagged several accounts, mostly belonging to Rosanna's fans, including her official fan club.

Her post quickly garnered over ten thousand likes and thousands of comments. The internet buzzed back to life, once again igniting with activity.

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The mood shifted quickly to mockery.

"Spreading rumors is one thing, but can she actually sue for public shaming online?"

"I think Maia is just bluffing. She's probably trying to scare people. It's hilarious that some are actually apologizing."

"Exactly! Ever heard of freedom of speech? It's not like she was wrongly accused without reason. It all started because there was no surveillance footage. Does she have to turn it into such a spectacle?"

"I've never heard of anyone getting sued for this sort of thing. Relax, everyone - there's nothing to worry about. If she dares, let her come sue me! I'll be right here, waiting online…"

Just as the jeers reached a fever pitch, an officially verified account bearing a blue checkmark - Zenith Legal - shared Maia's post along with Vincenzo's. Their message was crisp and heavy with finality. "Zenith Legal has officially taken on this case."

The internet was once again ablaze with controversy!

Zenith Legal, a prestigious law firm headquartered in Drakmire with a branch in Wront, was recognized as a top player in the legal field. Its partnership roster featured celebrated attorneys, many drawn from high-caliber law firms, boasting an unparalleled success rate of 100% in their cases. Yet, their services were prohibitively expensive, typically reserved for high-stakes cases involving tens of millions.

Why would such a firm take on Maia's seemingly minor case?

Netizens were stunned. Speculation ran rampant - did Maia have some kind of extraordinary connections?

After Zenith Legal shared Maia's update, they stirred the pot further with a startling new post.

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