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

a bad reputation for the rest of her life. This situation was different from her previous conflict with Rose on

over.

believe she was capable

released Reese and gazed at her with concern, asking,

can't claim to be okay, but I won't give in easily. I won't let the person who slandered me

resolute; she was not one

"We must find out who is behind this. Let's go back and investigate right now. I want to see who would dare to slander you like

of Mariel and Ava. Their presence made her feel significantly more secure, knowing she

them proceeded to the elevator and headed down to 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, lashed out

of the employees responded angrily, "You

her fist threateningly, "You

"Just leave it be if they don't want

Reese felt responsible for bringing trouble to Ava and Mariel, making them

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