Chapter 401
Alexander Valdemar's slender fingers tapped twice on the desk, his gaze icy.
"Notify the PR department. Immediate action."
Three hours later, the fabricated videos of Sophia Laurent's alleged pregnancy with six gangsters had reached a boiling point online.
Anti-fans and internet trolls flooded Sophia's social media platforms. Her supporters' defenses were drowned out instantly by the tsunami of hate.
Just as public opinion seemed irreversibly against her, Valdemar Group's official account released a statement.
#Official Statement: Forensic analysis confirms the video is maliciously doctored. The child Ms. Laurent carries is Alexander Valdemar's biological heir. Legal action will be pursued against defamers.#
Attached was the complete surveillance footage, clearly revealing the truth of that day.
Trolls swarmed to attack again—only to fall silent after watching the evidence.
Sophia's fans mobilized instantly, spreading the statement across all platforms.
#Truth revealed!#
I knew that video looked off! Sophia has a teardrop mole by her right eye—the woman in the clip didn't!
Alexander defending his wife like a boss! Relationship goals!
How's that crow taste, haters?
The public finally understood.
Sophia was framed?
That's Alexander Valdemar's baby? No wonder she radiates elegance!
We owe you an apology, Sophia!
The tide began to turn. Many silently deleted their previous insults, replacing them with remorse.
The deepfake was terrifyingly realistic. Even professional tools couldn't detect it.
Whoever did this wanted to destroy Sophia.
She's pregnant—what if the stress harms her?
Panicked fans rushed to Sophia's account.
We're so sorry! We'll always stand with you!
Stay strong, Sophia! We've got your back!
Expose the mastermind!
Fury quickly turned toward Summit News, the outlet that first published the video.
Disgusting media! Selling lies for clicks!
Summit News must answer for this!
The deputy editor-in-chief stared at his screen, forehead glistening with sweat.
"Should we really reveal who paid us?"