Chapter 12 : The world had already decided who I was .
A homewrecker .
A seductress .
A woman with no morals .
But I wasnt going to let them write my story .
Not anymore .
This had to end .
I hated how people blamed me without hearing both sides .
Yes , it was forbidden , but people make mistakes .
I wont be defined by those mistakes that I know I can still make right .
I sat at my desk , my fingers trembling slightly as I typed .
My article wasnt a plea for sympathy .
It was the truth .
Every ugly , raw , and unfiltered detail .
I admitted my past with Jayson , our secret relationship , the scandal that followed .
But I made sure to make one thing clear i was not the villain they painted me to be .
Johan leaned against the doorway , arms crossed .
Once this is published , theres no going back .
I met his gaze .
Good , because I was not scared anymore .
I just wanted people to stop talking .
I realized if I let them get into me , then I wouldnt be able to move forward .
With one final click , I sent it out into the world .
The internet exploded .
The media devoured every word , twisting it into new headlines by the hour .
But surprisingly , a shift began .
People started questioning Fionas role in all of it .
Some even defended me , saying I was a victim of Jaysons manipulations .
Others dragged Fiona , pointing out her hypocrisy and past scandals Still , the damage had already seeped into my family .
You put our name on the line , my stepfather said , his voice heavy with disappointment .
I had expected that since with the recent events , our companys stocks hit a toll .
Of course , it was on me and Jayson Who would want a forbidden relationship ? I never wanted it but it was too late .
It was done ! I put the truth out there .
I corrected .
I admitted it instead of pretending that it didnt happen , I said .
Im sorry if that ruined us but wasnt the one who put those articles out .
% You should have stayed quiet , Anastacia .
Now look at what youve done ! Tears burned in my eyes , but I refused to let them fall .
I didnt ruin this family .
I was just the easiest one to blame .
The tension in the room was suffocating .
But then after what felt like forever , he sighed and ran a hand down his face .
!! Its done now My mother squeezed my hand , and I knew she was on my side .
Then came the unexpected .
Jayson called Ill fix this , he said , his voice unusually calm.E I scoffed .
A little late for that , dont you think ? Im going to make Fiona pay I sat up straighter And why would you do that ? Because shes the reason youre being dragged through the mud .
His voice was tight with anger .
I know you dont trust me , but at least trust that I wont let her get away with this .
I hesitated for a moment before exhaling sharply .
Dont bother .
I already have my own plan .
And that plan ?! It was going to happen tonight .
The night of Fionas fashion show was here .
She had been expecting this but she didnt expect me .
Johan and I arrived at the venue , dressed to perfection , Cameras flashed the moment we stepped out of the car , reporters scrambling for statements ! Miss Anastacia , do you have anything to say about your recent article ? Do you regret exposing your past with Jayson ? || I smiled , keeping my voice cool and controlled .
The only thing I regret is not speaking up sooner .
I dont care what you say but just so you know that it wouldnt define me .
Johans grip on my waist tightened in silent support .
Were here to enjoy the show .
Lets not waste time on the past .
With that , we stepped inside , leaving the press buzzing.k- Fiona stood at the center of the runway , glowing with confidence .
She walked the stage in a dazzling couture gown , drinking in the applause .
She thought she had won .
That she had ruined me beyond repair ? She had no idea what was coming .
The moment she took her final walk , the venues massive LED screens flickered .
The audience murmured in confusion as the lights dimmed .

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Then , the footage played A leaked conversation .
A series of text messages .
Pictures .
Evidence .
Fiona and the married director she had been having an affair with .
back Gasps echoed through the hall .
Fiona froze on the runway , her face draining of color as the whispers turned to homified chatter .
But the real storm came when a woman in the front row stood up .
The directors wife .
She stormed onto the stage , eyes blazing , and before Fiona could react SLAPIS The sound echoed , loud and satisfying .
You lying , cheating whore ! the woman screamed , yanking Fionas hair .
I should have known that you were betraying me behind my