Chapter 396

Chapter 396“Lawyer?” All the reporters and online viewers were taken aback.
“That's right. These trolls sullied my reputation. Some netizens posted nasty, unverified accusations
against me to win likes. All these had caused me great emotional and psychological distress. I am
seeking justice for myself,” Natalie said.
“But that is such a long list of people! Don't you think you are being too harsh?” A reporter felt she was
over-reacting. He reasoned it was just some harmless online comments, so she should not make such
a big fuss over it. To him, she was being petty and vengeful.
“What do you mean harsh? I don't think I am though. Did they remind themselves not to be harsh when
they posted all those vile comments?” Natalie retorted with a mirthless smile.
“Ah...” The reporter was tongue-tied.
Natalie looked away from him and addressed the crowd. “Every one of us has to take responsibility for
our own actions. They should have borne that in mind when they were happily trolling others. I am not
worried about the long list. I will take my time to get to every single one of them.”
Natalie was unyielding. Everyone got the message that she was not someone to mess around with.
Natalie clapped her hands to get all their attention. “Okay, that is all I have for today. The CEO of
Thompson Group will be holding his press conference in a short while. Harrison defamed both Mr.
Shane and me, so Mr. Shane will be responding to his accusation too. If you are interested, do head
over to his press conference.”
Even before she finished her sentence, more than half of the reporters were already rushing out.
The rest had smug smiles on their faces. Obviously, they had colleagues already on-site to cover
Shane's press conference.At the same time, Joyce ended her call and reported, “Nat, I have informed Mr. Campbell. He said they
had already started on their end.”
“Thanks.” Natalie went over to her laptop and log on to Shane's press conference live stream.
Shane was seated in their conference room. He looked straight in the camera and solemnly
announced, “Ms. Natalie had given a very clear explanation, so I shall not go into the details again.
From this moment, I will boycott the Smith Group. This is my punishment to Harrison Smith for his
defamation.”
No one faulted him for his decision. They would have done the same if they were in his position.
Nobody would like to be given a bad name.
“Mr. Shane, since there is nothing between you and Ms. Natalie, why did you break off your
engagement with Ms. Jasmine?” A reporter raised this question.
Shane adjusted the microphone and answered his query. “When I announced the decision to break off
my engagement with Ms. Jasmine Smith, I have already stated my reasons. She is a vicious woman
who tried to frame Ms. Natalie on numerous occasions, despite my persuasion for her to stop. On top
of that, she is a woman of easy virtue.”
Easy virtue?
His choice of words and expression set everyone's imagination running wild.
Easy virtue?
His choice of words and expression set everyone's imagination running wild.
Even Natalie was taken aback. He actually said that? Did he just openly hinted at Jasmine's infidelity?
Ain't he worried people would talk behind his back and mock him?Shane was not aware of Natalie's worry. Even if he was, he would not be bothered since it was
Jasmine's reputation at stake, not his. Moreover, even if there were any gossips about him, no one
would dare to speak about it in his face.
“That's all for today then.” Shane let go of the microphone and walked out of the conference room.
Silas stayed behind to clear the crowd.
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released in a press conference.
Natalie was surprised too but it was not unexpected. That was very Shane.
Natalie smilingly shook her head. She turned off the projected screen and cleared the remaining
reporters from her studio.
Soon, only Joyce and she were left in the studio.