Chapter 279: We Are In Deep Trouble

The store manager quickly clarified, “Ms. Goodridge, please don’t make unfounded accusations. As the manager, I assure you I would never engage in any illegal activities. If your inappropriate remarks were to cost me my job or tarnish my reputation, I will resort to legal measures to protect myself.”

“Are you threatening me? Do you take me for a fool? I’d rather die than believe there’s nothing between you two! How dare you threaten me? I certainly won’t let this matter rest!” Waverly exclaimed in disbelief and hastily left.

She had to strike while the iron was hot and quickly pacify both Margaret and Casimir. She could take her sweet time dealing with Raylee, but the matter concerning Casimir was of paramount importance. After all, she would suffer a tremendous loss if this incident were to affect her marriage into the Sutherland family.

Upon returning home, Raylee found her bodyguard, Plumpy, already waiting. Plumpy stood at a height of six feet and weighed about one hundred and forty pounds. Standing in front of her felt like being in the presence of a human-sized tank, which gave off an overwhelming sense of security.

Originally, the masked man had intended for Plumpy to serve as her personal bodyguard. However, she felt that her size was too conspicuous. Being with her drew too much attention, so he had Plumpy protect her discreetly.

“How’s the investigation I tasked you with?” asked Raylee.

“Ms. Somers, we’ve found out that the woman spreading false rumors about you on the campus network is Mindy Woollen.”

Plumpy was quite diligent, even going so far as to print out Mindy’s information. She introduced it with utmost seriousness, saying, “She wasn’t a student at Jexburgh University, but she was often seen there. As for her role, she was Waverly’s study companion, assistant, and housekeeper. Mindy hailed from a secluded mountain village in Seapolis. She was the third child in her family. Tragedy struck early in her life when her father, a construction worker, met with an unfortunate accident on site and passed away. Due to her family’s financial struggles, she had to drop out of middle school and start working. She had been a waitress, a salesperson, and… well, her last job was at a nightclub.”

The capabilities of Plumpy were indeed impressive; she came close to unearthing every single detail about Mindy’s ancestry.

“She lost her father at a young age? Are you sure?” Raylee asked.

If that were indeed the case, then Mindy’s previous claims that her father was killed by her biological father were simply nonsense!

“Please don’t doubt my professional capabilities, Ms. Somers. When it comes to investigating people, I’m an expert. Give me a name, and I can dig up even the most hidden details about them!” Plumpy vowed earnestly.

Raylee couldn’t help but laugh. “You’ve done well, Plumpy. Next, find a lawyer and sue her for defamation. Make life as difficult for her as possible! My demands are simple: either face imprisonment, or issue a public apology and provide full compensation.”

Plumpy confidently patted her chest as she promised, “All right! I’ll immediately seek out the best legal team in Jexburgh to sue her. Rest assured that we will certainly meet your demands, Ms. Somers!”

“Oh, I feel very assured with you handling things.”

Within the same day, Mindy made her way to Waverly’s house in a state of urgency.

“What’s the big rush? I’m really irritated at the moment. If you’re thinking of asking me for money, don’t even bother!” Waverly didn’t show her any friendliness whatsoever.

After being humiliated in the jewelry store yesterday, she exhausted all possible means and nearly spent all her tears just to elicit a shred of pity from Casimir. However, it wasn’t so easy to fool Margaret. No matter how much she played the victim and wept bitterly, Margaret simply didn’t buy it. She even threatened to make life difficult for Waverly if she were to marry into the Sutherland family. Margaret’s prestige within the Sutherland family was not to be underestimated. If she were to be offended, then Waverly’s future would become incredibly difficult to navigate. As such, Waverly was thoroughly exasperated at the moment. She had to figure out a way to appease Margaret. By stepping right into the line of fire, Mindy had really put herself in a bind this time, which only served to exacerbate Waverly’s irritation.

“Waverly, we’re in deep trouble! This is beyond something money can fix. You need to help me, or else I’m going to end up in prison!” Mindy exclaimed with a sob in her voice.

“What’s so serious this time? Did you get trapped in another high-interest loan? Or did your uncle catch you gambling again? I’ve told you time and again not to gamble, why can’t you, a hopeless gambler, heed my words? I’m telling you, I’m broke right now! All I have is my life; you can take it if you want!” Waverly snapped impatiently.

“Why would I want your life? This time it’s not about loan sharking or gambling. It’s about the post we made! Raylee sued us!” Mindy was on the verge of tears as she continued, “This morning, a lawyer sent me a demand letter, demanding that I delete my post, apologize, and pay compensation of three hundred million. Otherwise, they threatened to have me rot in prison!”