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."

wanting her friends to suffer

this 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 criticize her for having a bad

over.

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

released Reese and gazed at her with concern, asking, "Reese, are

small smile and 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 because I'll make them

was not one to

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

Ava. Their presence made her feel significantly more secure, knowing she wasn't facing

of them proceeded to the elevator and headed down to the

expressions of curiosity and disdain when they saw Reese. Mariel, not one to tolerate judgmental looks, lashed out at them, "What are you

employees responded angrily, "You must

threateningly, "You want

it be if they don't want to get

a heavy silence filled the confined space. Reese felt responsible for bringing trouble to Ava and

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