The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Stella stood steady, her voice unwavering. "If I truly had the money, power, and connections people claim,

you'd only hear that the competition was canceled suddenly due to some 'unexpected event.' You'd never

know it happened because of me.

My name would never even surface online. No one would dare insult me like this.

As for revenge..."

Her gaze swept over the audience, sharp and clear. "When you were all shouting for me to withdraw from the

competition, none of you seemed the least bit worried I'd retaliate. So why the sudden fear now? Are you

really concerned about someone seeking revenge on my behalf-or is it just easier to pick on someone you

think can't fight back?"

She let a small, knowing smile play on her lips. "I think we all know that I'm the official ambassador for Neo-

Vespera's charity organization. I represent their image.

I'm open to any reasonable, fact-based questioning. But I won't tolerate baseless slander or malicious gossip.

As the face of Neo-Vespera's charity, I won't allow anyone to smear that reputation.

Today, in front of the whole country, I promise you: I will not retaliate against anyone.

Every word I say, I'm willing to stand by in a court of law."

The room erupted in a swell of shock and disbelief.

Even the live chat on the stream froze for several seconds.

running the broadcast backstage, couldn't help but mutter,

sharp, and every word on

what she'd said, the torrent of insults died down,

make some sense, actually. If she really had powerful connections, why would

through the mud online? She could just make it

don't get it! She wants the attention, the controversy.

people stay famous!"

need controversy to be famous. She's already a well-known

recognized and

up-she has millions of followers. She doesn't need stunts

thing about Stella are just here to smear

her devoted

spoken up before-they'd sensed

off about the

They'd been waiting for

moment to

handed them that chance herself, stepping up in front

name.

moment, that their faith

auditorium, after Stella's speech, not a single person dared come up

rumors behind her back. But deep down, everyone knew those

leg to

heckling evaporated in an

status as the official charity ambassador—a title nobody

now? Stella could take legal action against any of

a moment. When no

she addressed the

are no further

begin my performance."

to the host, her