Reese remained alone in the bathroom for about ten minutes before hearing the anxious voices of Ava and Mariel outside.

"Reese, are you in there? Mariel and I are here to find you!" Ava called out.

Tears welled up in Mariel's voice as she said, "Reese, are you here? Don't be afraid. No matter what happens, Ava and I will be with you!"

Reese's eyes were red and puffy as she responded from inside, "I'm here."

With teary eyes, she opened the bathroom door and stepped out.

Ava immediately rushed to her and embraced her. Ava, usually known for her cold demeanor, was genuinely worried this time.

Mariel, her eyes still moist, came over and joined the embrace, hugging both Reese and Ava tightly.

After a long moment, Reese managed to speak, "I'm okay. Please don't cry for me. Let's get out of here."

her vulnerability to herself, not wanting her

issue, she would be burdened with a bad reputation for the rest of her life. This situation was different from her previous conflict with Rose on the show. In that case, people could

over.

the accusations was entirely different. Many people might believe she was capable of anything for money, which was a reputation

at her with concern, asking, "Reese,

replied, "I can't claim to be okay, but I won't give in easily. I won't let the person who slandered me get away with it. They better hope I don't find out who they are

was not one to back down

right now. I want to see who would dare to slander you like this.

grateful for the support of Mariel and Ava. Their presence made her feel

elevator and headed down to the

opened, revealing some of the company's employees waiting outside. Their faces bore expressions of curiosity and disdain when they saw Reese. Mariel, not one to tolerate judgmental looks,

employees responded

fist threateningly, "You want

Mariel, "Just leave it be

filled the confined space. Reese felt responsible for bringing

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