Chapter 0005 Chapter 0095 Ella POV Several women have come forward in recent days to confess that their stories about Alexander Black were fabricated , the female reporter said , her dark eyes fixed directly on the camera .
I wasnt looking at the television ; my gaze was locked on my mother , who stared at the screen , her mouth set in a firm line as she absorbed the reporters words .
After the confrontation at the shopping center , Gretchen and Hyacinth posted apologies on their social media pages , confessing that they had no history with Alexander and that their stories had been planted .
Cassandra had deleted all her social media accounts .
It seemed the confessions from the others had prompted some women involved in Davids plot to step forward .
Two more had confessed , guilt ridden , that they had been paid by an unnamed person to spread rumors about Alexander .
They didnt need to say it was David ; I felt it was obvious , and it would only be a matter of time before everyone figured it out .
David had never been as sneaky as he thought Satisfaction coursed through me as I listened to the reporter speak .
Clearing Alexanders name was crucial , and I had not only managed to make that happen but also to portray him as the sympathetic victim of this smear campaign .
People would feel empathy for him , which would help with his public support .
Two women , confirmed ex girlfriends of Alpha Blacks , will be speaking with him at a press conference set to begin in the next few minutes … The reporters words faded into the background as my mother turned to face me .
It seems you were right , she said apologetically .
I may have judged Alexander too harshly .
Your concern is understandable , I replied .
I shouldnt have gotten so upset about it .
I know you only want whats best for me .
She smiled and shook her head slightly .
Youre not a little girl anymore , she said .
I need to learn to trust your judgment .
After all , youre going to be the leader of our pack someday .
A wide smile spread across my face at her words .
My father believed I was capable of leading , but I felt my mother had always held back slightly , less convinced of my ability .
So to hear her say something like that was incredibly touching .
You will get to know Alexander , I said .
And youll see that his reputation is not an accurate portrayal of him .
I suppose I should know better than to trust rumors and gossip , my mother admitted Im only glad the truth has finally come out , I replied .
My attention was drawn back to the television screen , where I saw the image of Alexander standing with Nadia and Miranda on either side of him .
Dressed in a light gray suit that complemented his bright eyes , he looked remarkably put together , his hands folded in front of him , a serious expression on his face .
He stood back slightly , giving the two women better access to the microphone .
Alexander didnt speak a word as Nadia nervously stepped forward and cleared her throat .
Thank you for coming today , she said , presumably addressing the assembled reporters .
Im sorry to have to call everyone here under these circumstances , but its important that the truth be told 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0095 She took a shaky breath .
My name is Nadia Hernandez , and Alexander Black and I dated several years ago .
I have made public statements about our relationship , which were all true , but I felt the need to clarify some things .
While Alexander and I had a messy breakup , I want to make it clear that he was never violent with me , and Ive never witnessed anything from him that could be described as cruel or criminal .
Miranda stepped forward , her hands straight down at her sile as she nervously leaned toward the microphone .
Im Miranda Brown , she said , her voice watery and thin .
The statements I made about my past with Alexander were also true , but I wanted to be clear that I have never witnessed any violent or criminal actions from Alexander .
Nor have I been the victim of any violence from him .
Considering the campaign of lies that has come to light , I felt it was important to clarify my statements .
Miranda took a step back and glanced at Alexander , smiling slightly as she looked up at him .
Alexander returned the smile and then stepped up to the microphone .

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Nadia and Miranda contacted me a few days ago after they became suspicious of some of the stories they were hearing from other women , Alexander explained .
We spoke , and I have already privately apologized to both of them for my behavior when we were together .
But I want to make it clear once again that I recognize Ive made mistakes in the past in my treatment of women , and I take responsibility for the wrongs I have committed .
I hope that those who are fabricating stories about me will come forward and take responsibility for the lies they have told .
My hope is that this will be the last time any of us have to speak publicly about this .