Chapter 43

Oliver Granger relaxed slightly when he saw Sophia Laurent's composed expression.

"Those spreading malicious rumors must face consequences."

"I'll leave it to you then, Mr. Granger."

Sophia walked out of the CEO's office, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floor.

She unlocked her phone to find social media notifications flooding in.

With a tap, she posted an update.

Sophia Laurent: Unauthorized expenditures will be reclaimed.

The comment section erupted instantly.

"How dare you begrudge your own mother money? Ungrateful wretch!"

"After all she's done for you, you quibble over petty cash?"

"Legal fees will cost more than the amount in question. Pathetic."

A faint smile touched Sophia's lips as she typed her response.

Sophia Laurent: From age 13 to 18 - five years totaling $170,000. Including Emily Lowell's hand-me-downs.

The internet divided into opposing camps.

"$34,000 annually is nothing for a wealthy family!"

"Emily's single dress costs over $100,000. These numbers don't add up."

"Post your university expenses if you're so bold."

Cold fury flashed in Sophia's eyes.

Sophia Laurent: Not one cent from the Lowells after turning 18.

The comments section went briefly silent before exploding with renewed vitriol.

"Who paid your tuition then? Liar!"

"@LowellFamily expose this fraud!"

Sophia played her trump card.

Sophia Laurent: @LowellFamily Care to dispute this?

The attached itemized bills sent shockwaves across social media.

"She even accounted for meal expenses? Brutal."

"Masterstroke. Waiting for the Lowells' response."

"How much did Mrs. Lowell actually spend on her?"

The meticulously documented figures landed like a stinging slap across the Lowell family's collective face.