Chapter 115

No matter how capable Athena was, writing over 10,000 words day left her exhausted.

After dinner, she collapsed on the sofa and continued watching the idol drama starring Andrew. As a mindless comedy, it was actually quite entertaining. She went to bed after finishing the show.

The next morning, while brushing her teeth and feeling refreshed, she opened her phone to check the news. A series of eye-catching headlines made her eyes widen: "Over 20 Charming Beauty cosmetic surgery centers sued by numerous customers, facing closure risks," "The country's largest private cosmetic surgery institution hit by scandal, hundreds of customers file joint lawsuit"

Other more shocking headlines caught Athena's attention. "Over a hundred customers gather at the Charming Beauty center in Kitmore City, demanding compensation and public apology," and "20-year-old influencer spends millions at Charming Beauty for surgery, only to be disfigured and lose her dream of becoming a

Athena clicked on a video.

In the video, a young woman faced the camera and cried about her tragic experience at the "Charming Beauty" plastic surgery center.

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tip of my nose? The muscle has necrosed, turned black. How can I show my face to anyone! When I first had my nos. Gane, it cost 40 thousand dollars. They claimed to use the best materials and the best doctors, but my nose crooked shortly after the surgery. The doctor said it was a normal phenomenon and that it just needed a touch-up. So I spent another 10 thousand dollars on revisions, and I've had it fixed five times so far."

Below this video, there are other related videos, all accusing "Charming Beauty."

Some comments read: "The doctor who did my surgery was a creep. During the procedure, he was touching me inappropriately and even posted my private photos online. According to a former employee, many of Charming Beauty's doctors don't even have medical licenses or formal medical training. They're just amateurs who learned for two or three months before starting work." "They prefer hiring doctors who've been fired from reputable hospitals or have poor reputations. then deceive clients into believing their doctors come from major hospitals," and "Tve seen it myself-the hyaluronic acid they sell is expired

Athena clicked her tongue and shook her head. "There are so many people exposing and suing at the same time. It's obviously a premeditated and organized operation. The Murray family must have offended someone. They re in big trouble

The Murray family was indeed in big trouble.

Everyone knew that the cosmetic surgery and medical beauty industry was notoriously messy and deeply troubled, especially private institutions, which rarely stood up to scrutiny

Moreover, the industry was becoming increasingly competitive. Once a company's reputation was tarnished, no customers would dare to go there.

The Murray family was in a state of despair.

Jarred was on a conference call with the family lawyer, using speakerphone so that Barbara could also listen in

had contacted them and offered to handle their case for free. If they lose the case,

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plaintiff's lawyer? Which law firm are

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are the most professional and experienced in medical disputes in the country. They haven't lost a single case in this area. Mr. Murray, I must be honest-we don't have a strong chance of winning this case." Jarred felt a chill in his heart. "Since you know about the plaintiff's lawyer, quickly contact them and try

justice. They're not willing to

"In business, competition is inevitable, but we've always prioritized harmony. We don't enjoy fierce conflicts. We consider ourselves to have only competitors, not enemies." The lawyer replied. "That makes it even more

stairwell on the second floor, her face turned pale with

had the Murray

She recalled an incident.

of Lucy allegedly seeing Dr. Annie to Matthew's rival. Shortly afterward, Matthew held a press conference with

it be that Matthew discovered her behind-the-scenes scheming and intended to retaliate against

had been so discreet. How could

this was a minor issue-was

her head, thinking it could not

could not think of any other major figures she might have offended, with Athena being

Jarred and Barbara sighed deeply, at a loss

The combined losses and compensation could strip the family of its assets. Yet, we don't even know who we've offended, and we have no way to seek an

Zoe was torn between speaking up and staying

up, she might be blamed by her parents and

family might not even understand what led to

and then

told her parents everything about how she had sent people to secretly photograph Athena at the graduation party, *ducatently discovered Lucy's connection with

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listened in stunned disbelief, their faces

I'm not even sure if this

interrupted her, sitting down dejectedly. He sighed and continued, "Don't doubt it Matthew is not as simple as you think. Your little

the carpet, tears streaming from her eyes int fright.

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