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Chapter 41

Raven listened to the design department's discussion, feeling indignant.

In the stairwell, I answered the phone, saying expressionlessly, "Hello? What's wrong?"

Victoria snorted coldly: "What? You don't even call your mother anymore?"

My heart chilled. I retorted sarcastically, "Does a mother drug her daughter and give her to someone else?"

Victoria choked, then calmed down. "Sophia, what's your relationship with Luka Stratovski?"

"Does it concern you?" I snapped.

"Aren't you afraid I'll do something to your father's inheritance?" Victoria threatened.

I sneered, "As long as you can survive, please, do whatever you want."

Victoria was silent for two seconds. "It seems Luka's statement last night was true. Are you married?"

I remained silent, my face calm. Victoria didn't press further: "Okay, let's forget that. You need to withdraw your lawsuit against Bella!"

Victoria's tone was confident, as if expecting my obedience.

I panicked. "Why should I withdraw it? Shouldn't she be punished for plagiarism?"

Victoria disagreed. "Do you think netizens will see it that way? Or that Luka can change public opinion? No matter how influential he is, he can't control everyone online."

My lips trembled with disgust as I gripped the phone.

Victoria continued, "Don't expect Luka's help. Even if you win, you'll be seen as ruthless. And if you don't withdraw the lawsuit, and I reveal your marriage to Luka now, what will everyone think?"

I was furious. "Aren't you afraid I'll post your words online?"

Victoria didn't care. "I'm just trying to persuade you to withdraw the lawsuit. As a mother, I want you both to reconcile. Do you think netizens will support you?"

"Also, don't think you're the only one recording. I am too. This conversation proves you and Luka are married. If you don't want to be labeled a bully, you'd better think about it!" She hung up.

I hadn't expected Victoria to fully support Bella.

I hung up, sullen. Revealing my marriage to Luka wasn't impossible; it was just bad timing. Given Bella's suicide attempt, everyone sympathized with her. Revealing the marriage would make me look like a bully.

Meanwhile, at the hospital

Bella received a call from Hugo.

"Hugo, you bastard! You poured all the blame on me!"

Bella rolled her eyes, looking at her nails. "Your reputation's ruined; who cares about more dirt? Besides, aren't we husband and wife? What's wrong with sharing the blame?"

"Divorce! I'm divorcing you. You're a venomous woman!"

Bella sneered. "Venomous? What are you? You want to ditch me now? Since you're ruthless, so am I. You deserve it!"

Hugo raged, "Bella, wait and see! I won't let you get away with this. Don't try to play the victim; I'll show everyone your true face!"

Bella's heart pounded. Two years with Hugo meant she couldn't leave without a trace.

If Hugo spoke out online, her plan would fail.

Her eyes flashed, and she sniffled. "Hugo, I had no choice. Sophia is married to Luka Stratovski. She's using his influence to destroy me. I didn't want to blame you, but she cornered me. Otherwise, why would I attempt suicide?"

Hugo was stunned. "What? Sophia and Luka are married? Are you dreaming?"

Jealousy flickered in Bella's eyes. "If not for that, do you think I'd easily attempt suicide?"

Hugo hung up and called me, but couldn't get through.

Stratovski Jewelry Design Department

After hanging up on Victoria, I entered the design department and heard Raven arguing.

"Why are you saying that about Sophia? She's not that kind of person!" Raven's face was red with anger.

Olivia sneered. "Oh, she couldn't drive her own sister to suicide? How long have you known her? And you're defending her? Also, choose your protectors carefully!"


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