Chapter 435
Lily had once overindulged in alcohol with Jenny and Olivia, and since then, she'd avoided getting drunk. Now, she drank sparingly.
"Why aren't you having a drink on such a happy occasion?!" Olivia reached for Lily's glass. "Have one! I'll get you home if you get drunk." "Forget it. I'd rather rely on myself." Lily had barely made it to the door the last time Olivia sent her home, but luckily, she'd run into Alexander.
Olivia understood immediately. "It'll be different this time! If I can't get you home, I'll call someone."
Jenny, listening nearby, shook her head. "Stop trying to get her to drink. It's not a good idea. Lily, I'm curious. What were you waiting for? You didn't gather all this evidence today; why the delay in publishing it?"
Was it to let that scoundrel enjoy a few days of triumph before his downfall?
Lily took a sip of her juice. "Although I have the videos, the competition results and awards won't be announced for another two days," she explained calmly. Her calm demeanor finally clued Olivia and Jenny in. "You've been waiting for the Westwood competition results!"
"Honestly, the competition results weren't that important. But since I was already planning to ruin Nate, I might as well finish the job. That way, he'll never recover."
Lily had gathered all her evidence and released it simultaneously. Nathaniel had no chance to react; the multiple videos she released hit him hard. He was utterly discredited.
No one would believe anything he said; any attempts to turn things around would be futile. Crucially, Lily maintained a single, official Twitter account used only for product announcements and company-related content. She never engaged in discussions, never refuted or blocked comments, even during periods of severe online slander. She detached herself from social media and focused on her work, ignoring the abuse.
Initially, some suspected her silence stemmed from guilt. However, after seeing the evidence of her innocence, those who had ridiculed her apologized and offered support. Her fans expressed their pride and unwavering trust. News spread rapidly; no wonder Lily had let the online comments run their course.
As predicted, she'd completely destroyed Nathaniel's reputation. The situation would have been less damaging if it involved only his personal life, but the company's credibility was also implicated. Everyone now knew Lily had created MN Inc.'s previous products, which the company had then claimed as their own, even shunning Lily afterward. Her kindness in not besmirching MN Inc. despite the injustice shone through.
MN Inc.'s return rate soared, contrasting sharply with Rebirth's skyrocketing sales as people supported Lily. Her products were selling out instantly. The surge in orders propelled Rebirth's sales to unprecedented heights. MN Inc.'s shareholders began withdrawing their shares, criticizing and questioning Nathaniel relentlessly. A CEO change wouldn't fix the damaged reputation. Rumors surfaced that the company name was based on Melanie and Nathaniel's initials—a public display of affection that further disgusted the public. MN-labeled perfume bottles littered the streets.
Nathaniel sat in his empty office, staring blankly. "This is it. I'm ruined! Even God can't save me."