Chapter 25

Daphne considered this—Wendy and Ava knew more people than she did, so they might recognize Zane from the photo. She handed her phone to them. "Take a look at this. Does this guy look familiar?"

Wendy squinted at the photo, her eyes widening. "Isn't this Yvonne's cousin?"

Ava snapped her fingers. "Yes, that's him! He used to follow Yvonne around as her assistant. I saw him a few times and thought it was odd. He seemed so laid-back; I didn't understand how he could be an assistant. Later, I found out it was because of connections."

"His name is Zane?" Daphne asked.

"Yeah, that's him," Ava and Wendy replied in unison.

Ava looked back at Daphne. "So, he's the one spreading the rumors?"

Daphne nodded. "Yes, him. Let's prepare the materials and go to the police."

After completing her discharge paperwork, the three of them headed to the police station.

As they were leaving the hospital, Ava suddenly remembered something. "I left the materials at home. I'll go get them. You two go ahead and file the report."

After her contract with Hugo ended, Daphne decided to start her own company. However, since she hadn't yet found a suitable office, she had temporarily set up a workstation at Ava's place. It worked out well. Ava was always busy with work, and many of the materials were already there, saving them the hassle of moving everything.

In the car, Wendy, ever the gossip, leaned in and asked, "Daphne, with Sebastian being so nice to you, don't you think he might have ulterior motives?"

Daphne had considered this, but not out of vanity. In her previous life, Sebastian's behavior toward her had been hard to ignore. But when she'd discussed a potential collaboration with him this time, his response hadn't been as smooth as she'd expected. He was a man of mystery.

The police station wasn't close to the hospital, but as soon as Daphne and Wendy arrived, Ava showed up with the materials. Wendy spoke to the officers while Daphne and Ava handled their own tasks.

"Ava, let's release a statement too. We should ensure the police are handling the matter, and then we'll wait for their investigation results."

Ava nodded and began drafting the statement in the car. Less than two minutes after it was released, the statement was trending: #DaphneYeagerSlanderCaseReportedToPolice. The internet exploded.

"Daphne is tough! But when will this drama end?" "Whoever spread those rumors needs to be arrested. It's disgusting to ruin a female celebrity's reputation like that." "Who dares to spread rumors like that in this day and age? They clearly have no respect for the law." "Since it's been reported, we'll get the truth soon enough." "The truth will come out! I believe in Daphne!"

Most people, seeing the official police report, chose to believe Daphne. The trending topics Wilson had previously suppressed quietly began to rise again.

After a while, Wendy, having finished speaking with the officers, approached Daphne. "It's almost all set. I just need you to sign here."

Daphne had expected it to take longer, but things were moving smoothly.

An officer walked in. "Ms. Yeager? Mr. Turner's team has already submitted evidence."

Sebastian? Was he that quick? How did he know she would file a report?

Just as Daphne signed, her phone rang. It was Sebastian.

"How's it going, Daphne? Are you happy with my efficiency?"

Daphne's mood lifted. Her voice light, she answered, "So, Mr. Turner, you were sure I'd report this?"

"You're my future wife. Don't I know you well enough? I knew you wouldn't let this slide."