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.

broadcast backstage, couldn't help but mutter, "This Stella...

every

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

she really had powerful connections, why

mud online? She could just make it

wants the attention, the controversy. Even bad press is still

people stay famous!"

famous. She's

recognized and

has millions of followers. She doesn't need stunts like this. The

are just here to smear her...

her devoted

spoken up before-they'd sensed

about

They'd been

moment to push

them that chance herself, stepping

name.

in that moment, that their faith

speech, not a single person dared come up and

easy to spread rumors behind her back. But deep

to

heckling evaporated in

status as the official charity ambassador—a

to risk speaking out now? Stella could take legal

waited a moment.

she addressed the crowd,

are no further questions,

begin my performance."

turned to the host, her