Chapter 170 Ruby found an assistant at her company and asked him to help photoshop a picture of Joycelyn , She also told the programuner to be on standby and await further instructions from her .
Today was a crucial occasion .
If Joycelyn could be publicly humiliated by letting her steal the spotlight in the most damaging way possible , she would never dare to rise above her station again .
In the office , Liam passed by his apprentices workspace just as the young man finished a phone call , his expression turning serious .
Liam walked over and asked , Whats going on ? The apprentice hesitated , then remembered Rubys instructions He quickly shut his mouth and lied , Its nothing just fixing a bug .
Alright , said Liam .
Just as he was about to leave , he was distracted by the large photo displayed on the apprentices phone .
It was a picture of Joycelyn .
Liam felt a nagging suspicion .
When Liam got back to his office , he still felt uneasy .
He hacked into the office surveillance system to investigate .
What he saw made his blood boil .
His apprentice had found a nude photo of a woman online and was in the process of swapping out the womans face for Joycelyns Liam , usually calm and composed , felt his temper flare .
He immediately accessed the conversation between Ruby and his assistant and realized the full extent of what was going on .
Without wasting another moment , he grabbed his phone and dialed Joycelyns number.
Joycelyn saw the unfamiliar caller ID and wasnt inclined to answer .
But when the phone rang again three more times , she reluctantly picked up as she walked towards the lecture theater .
Hello ? Joycelyn , Ruby has photoshopped a nude image with your face on it .
You need to find a way to destroy her phone before she can leak those photos during todays open class , Liam said urgently , his voice low .
Joycelyn heard Liams words and looked back in Ruby and Cecilias direction .
The sun shone down on her , but Joycelyn felt a sudden chill , as though the ice was creeping up from her feet to her bones , wrapping her in a coldness she couldnt escape .
What a cruel , calculated move .
This was beyond anything she could have imagined .
Joycelyn quickly thought of a way to deal with it .
Joycelyns gaze drifted toward the lecture hall , where reporters were milling about , and several influential figures from the industry had arrived .
Liam Nolan , Joycelyns voice trembled ever so slightly as she called her old classmates full name .
Liams eyes were glued to the surveillance feed on his computer .
He swallowed hard before responding .
Yeah ? Youve always felt like you owe me a favor .
If I ask for that favor how , will you help me ? Joycelyns voice shook with uncertainty , not knowing if he would help ..
The situation was spiraling out of control so quickly , and the idea of dealing with it alone seemed impossible .
1/3 10:02 Wed , Feb 19 Chapter 170 Turning to Ellison for help would not only expose their relationship but he also wouldnt be able to intervene in time to stop what was about to happen .
A womans nude photos plastered across the internet was a devating blow .
Joycelyn could barely stomach the thought of Someone photoshopping her photo to turn it into a nude photo ) She despised being in a position of weakness , but right now , she had no choice but to accept it .
The only way she could take back control was to rely on Liam .
Liam was surprised , but he was also happy that Joycelyn could ask him for help .
He firmly replied , Ill help you .
Dont worry , I wont let this affect you .
Ill handle it .
With that .
Liam hung up .
Holding the phone in her hand, a sense of panic began to creep up on her .
Yesterday , Ellison had said she had grown up , but today , she still felt small and helpless in the face of this situation .
Joycelyns gaze shifted back to Ruby and Cecilia , who were already being interviewed by reporters .
As an outstanding figure in the industry , her mentors were hired back to the country at a high price by her partner who admired her .
The media reporters exaggerated the situation and compared the two of them to a powerful couple from a wealthy family Joycelyn couldnt help but feel disgusted by Rubys hypocrisy .
Joycelyn headed straight for the lecture hall .
Coincidentally , she saw the old professor , Andre Hayes , being interviewed .
Joycelyn gave him a respectful nod from a distance , and he smiled knowingly back at her .
Andre was nearly seventy and was a pioneer in this field .
Despite being a subtle exchange , some of the more sensitive reporters took note of the brief interaction , immediately sensing there was something more to their relationship than just a casual acquaintance .
The reporter who had been interviewing Ruby immediately turned towards Joycelyn with the recorder and camera .
I heard that Professor Hayes has a favorite student .
I just saw him nodding at that beautiful young woman .
Could she be the one ? asked a reporter .
Upon hearing this , several other reporters , who had been watching from a distance , rushed over to Joycelyn , eager to interview her .
Ruby and Cecilia , who had been basking in the spotlight moments ago , were now overshadowed by the plain , unassuming figure of Joycelyn .
The sudden shift enraged them .

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Ruby , this is too much .
Im going to make her regret ever stepping into the spotlight , Cecilia hissed , fury building in her chest .
Hmph , Ill show her what it means to be praised only to fall harder , Ruby muttered , her fiery glare fixed on Joycelyns back .
Joycelyn , however , chose not to engage with the reporters .
Instead , she walked calmly into the lecture hall , maintaining a low profile .
She made her way to a seat near the back , finding a good spot where she could focus on the lecture without drawing attention .
She sat at the back .
The first row of the lecture hall was filled with big shots and school leaders .
The seats in front were already occupied by many students who were there to see the big shots .
2/3 Chapter 170 Joycelyn , in contrast , wore a mask and settled into a quieter space three rows from the back .
Behind her , Cecilia and Ruby took their seats , seething with ange .
Their eyes burned with resentment as they glared at Joycelyn , wishing they could somehow make her disappear .
When Andre entered the lecture theater , the principal himself came on stage to introduce Professor Hayes impressive career and his groundbreaking contributions to the industry .
The lecture theater erupted into applause , and the media reporters clicked their cameras in unison , capturing every moment .
In his first lecture .
Andre began discussing the current challenges and advancements in domestic chip technology , which had become a critical issue for national development .
The room was rapt with attention , and a few students were invited to join him on stare for a live discussion , Joycelyn sat quietly , observing , when Cecilia , eager to draw attention , raised her hand .
Professor Hayes , Joycelyn has introduced cutting edge chip technology and artificial intelligence to top companies worldwide .
She should join the discussion , said Cecilia , her voice ringing out in the lecture theater .
Alright then .
Ms.
Joycelyn , please join us on stage , said Professor Hayes .
He was very happy that Joycelyn could go on stage .
At his words , the crowds attention shifted to Joycelyn .
If she didnt respond now , it would not look good either .
Joycelyn stood up and made her way to the front , walking steadily to the podium .
Ruby sat back as she watched Joycelyn take the stage .
She quickly ordered her subordinates to send a message to trigger an attack on the schools server .
Now , she was waiting for Joycelyns turn to speak .
When it was her turn , Ruby wanted Joycelyns nude photos to flood the screens , turning the lecture into a public spectacle .
Unfortunately , Ruby did not expect to receive an anonymous message on her phone as soon as she sent the message .
The anonymous message wrote , Good luck .
There was a photo attached .
Ruby opened it , only to find a nude photo of herself .
The pose was wild , exposing everything in a way that made her stomach churn .
Despite knowing it was a manipulated image , she still recoiled in horror .
If this photo were to be leaked , her reputation would be destroyed .
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