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.

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

every word on

viewers processed what she'd said, the torrent of insults

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

She could just make

She wants the attention, the controversy. Even bad

people stay famous!"

famous. She's

officially recognized and

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

don't know a thing about Stella are just

devoted fans, few

spoken up before-they'd sensed

off about

They'd been

to

their surprise, Stella handed them that chance herself, stepping up in front of everyone

name.

their faith in

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

behind her back. But deep down, everyone knew

leg to

heckling evaporated in

the official charity ambassador—a

to risk speaking out now? Stella could take legal

moment. When no

addressed the crowd,

no further questions,

begin my performance."

the host,