Chapter 42

Pearl Group's official statement ignited the fury of online trolls like a spark.

The comment section quickly escalated from passive-aggressive remarks to vicious curses.

Half of the top ten trending topics were dominated by this scandal.

The situation spiraled out of control like an avalanche.

Oliver Granger stared at the malicious photoshopped images on his screen, his knuckles turning white.

Pearl Group's official account issued another statement: "Zero tolerance for cyberbullying. Our legal department has gathered evidence and will prosecute all individuals involved in personal attacks."

This strong stance sobered up many bystanders.

But Emily Lowell and Nathan Lowell's die-hard fans only intensified their attacks.

Sophia Laurent headed straight to Pearl Tower after signing the "We Are Singers" contract.

As she entered the office area, she heard the sound of documents being slammed in the CEO's office.

She pushed the door open to find Oliver Granger glaring at his computer screen.

"Planning to smash your keyboard, Oliver?"

His tense expression softened slightly when he saw Sophia. "Perfect timing."

With a cold smirk, he pulled up the trending page. "Look what your dear sister has done. The entire internet is vilifying you."

Sophia skimmed the sensational headlines indifferently:

#Disowned Heiress Sophia Laurent Sues Biological Mother

#Lowell Family's True Daughter Proves Ungrateful

#Pearl Group Shields Controversial Celebrity

The pinned video showed Emily Lowell tearfully saying in a livestream: "It's all my fault for speaking carelessly... My sister is actually very kind..."

Oliver slammed the desk. "Who does this green tea bitch think she's fooling?"

Sophia scoffed. "Just a ridiculous clown performing."

"They're trying to pressure you into dropping the lawsuit with public opinion," Oliver realized. "The Lowells want to renege?"

"More than that." Sophia toyed with her phone. "They aim to destroy my comeback."

Oliver's eyes turned icy. "In their dreams."

"Don't worry." Sophia stood up. "I'll make them reap what they sow."

Oliver exhaled in relief. "I'm glad you're okay."

What terrified him most was how those vile words might wound her.