Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 165: The post detailed: "Legal tidbit: Spreading rumors, online harassment, and the creation or distribution of altered or malicious images can constitute several breaches of law, including rights to one's image, defamation, slander, spreading violent or terroristic material, circulating falsehoods, and violations of cybersecurity statutes. Serious cases might lead to imprisonment for more than three years!"

This revelation made it clear to everyone: online harassment could indeed result in serious legal consequences. Maia was not taking things lightly this time!

Supporters of Rosanna, who had been actively spreading false rumors and targeting Maia online, were suddenly gripped by panic.

They flooded Facebook with messages of desperation, practically begging Maia for mercy. "Maia, I'm pleading with you, forgive me! I'm just an average person, don't bear a grudge against me. I was deceived, honestly!"

"The whole mess was Rosanna's doing! I'm still in school - I can't bear a criminal record. I admit my mistakes, truly. Please don't pursue legal action. My life would be destroyed! I'm blocking Rosanna as we speak… No, I'll just delete my entire account!"

"Maia, I'm deeply sorry! I've already hit myself so many times. Please, I implore you to forgive me!"

"Seriously, you're not joking? I'm down on my knees here, begging you! Let's handle this quietly. I'll pay whatever you want, just please don't take this to court. My dad would have my head if he finds out what I've done!"

"Rosanna tricked me. I had no idea she was capable of this. She's the one who deserves the blame! Please, don't hold this against me… I can't afford to go to jail!"

Everyone was taken aback by the swift change in attitudes.

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Maia's supporters were now savoring the downfall of the trolls who had clashed with them, rallying to maintain their stance for justice. Eager netizens banded together, relentlessly tagging those who had spread falsehoods and insults towards Maia on Zenith Legal's latest post. This call to action garnered massive support, with users tirelessly participating. Curious bystanders also started tagging Rosanna.

"Wow, Rosanna's fans are fighting her battles and now face legal action, maybe even prison, while she's nowhere to be seen, too scared to even speak!"

"See? This is the person you defended!"

"The internet isn't outside the law. These folks don't merit your pity; they've brought this on themselves!"

"It's actually quite sad. These fans were mere pawns and didn't even realize it - totally misguided and pathetic."

"Like attracts like. You know what they say about birds of a feather."

"The turnaround and the public shaming are more satisfying than any drama. Some people might not see what's coming, but with a prestigious law firm like Zenith Legal stepping in with official legal warnings, no attorney they hire can help them. I'm almost excited to see how this ends…"

In front of her computer, Maia gazed at the "Zenith Legal" logo on the post that shared her story, deep in thought. She knitted her brows and picked up her phone to call Elvira.

"Elvira, be honest with me. How did Zenith Legal end up taking my case?"

On the other line, Elvira absentmindedly scratched her cheek, pretending to be clueless. "Zenith Legal took your case? I don't know."

Maia said with a serious tone, "Come on, the truth - now."

A nervous laugh escaped Elvira as she fidgeted with her sleeves. "Honestly, it's because my brother saw all the drama about you online. He's worried and wants to step in."

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