On the Day I Was Kicked Out of the Wealthy Family, I Had a Flash Marriage with a Tycoon-Chapter 66: I Will Not Attack Unless Attacked

Chapter 66: Chapter 66: I Will Not Attack Unless Attacked

The Sterling Estate.

Reading the online comments cursing out Chloe Sterling, Esther Sterling was in an excellent mood. All her scheming hadn’t been for nothing.

It didn’t matter if the child was Chloe Sterling’s or not. Once the scandal blew up, some people were bound to believe it. With a reputation like this, she’d like to see if so many men would still fall all over themselves for Chloe.

Especially Damian Rivers. As the exalted Heir of the Rivers, she refused to believe he could accept a woman with a ruined reputation.

Just as she was reveling in her success, Director Xavier of the Medical College suddenly released a statement.

The statement didn’t mention Chloe Sterling by name, only that the young woman in the video did indeed work at the Medical College and was involved in important medical research projects. Director Xavier specifically emphasized that the young woman was a rare genius who had once saved his grandson when he was on the brink of death. He added that he had personally invited her multiple times to join the Medical College’s laboratory.

He also stated that the online video was a complete fabrication, that the child belonged to the young woman’s friend, and that he firmly believed in her moral character, hoping the public would not be deceived by malicious people.

This once again sent shockwaves through the public!

[So you’re saying this young lady is a medical genius?]

Director Xavier personally replied: [Yes, she is a rare medical genius and a good kid.]

Immediately after, Julian Xavier reposted the statement, staunchly supporting Chloe Sterling.

Some netizens also began to side with Chloe Sterling.

[The young lady looks so righteous. She really doesn’t seem like that kind of person.]

[Wow! The young lady is amazing at martial arts and a medical genius? She’s so incredible!]

Esther Sterling’s face darkened, and she quickly posted a reply.

[She works at the Medical College, so of course they’re going to take her side. If it’s not true, why hasn’t she come forward to say anything? Why hasn’t she produced any evidence to prove her innocence?]

Although they hadn’t interacted much, she understood Chloe Sterling’s personality. Even if the rumors were false, Chloe’s cold nature meant she would never issue a statement, let alone go out of her way to post evidence online.

’As long as she doesn’t personally provide proof, it doesn’t matter what the Medical College says. Most people will just assume there are some unspoken rules at play.’

’Such is human nature.’

Esther Sterling smirked and led her paid commenters to continue casting doubt.

But she soon discovered that the buzz around the incident was dying down, and many of the posts had even disappeared.

Not long after, Vincent Henson released a statement announcing a lawsuit, and she couldn’t bring herself to smile anymore.

Even if she knew nothing about the legal world, she had heard of the great Vincent Henson. He wasn’t just a top lawyer in the country; he also had connections in the political sphere.

Vincent Henson’s statement also didn’t mention Chloe Sterling by name. It only stated that the incident was a case of malicious slander, that the child belonged to the young woman’s friend, and that he would be representing the slandered victim in a lawsuit against the rumor-mongers.

Once this statement was released, neither the paid commenters nor the online trolls dared to say another word.

Esther Sterling’s hand trembled, and her phone slipped and fell to the floor. She immediately picked it up, her eyes wide with disbelief as she looked at the statement again.

’How could this be?’

’How could Chloe Sterling possibly hire Vincent Henson?’

’On what grounds!’

’Who on earth is helping her? Could it be Damian Rivers who hired Vincent Henson? No one else has that kind of power.’

Esther Sterling gripped her phone tightly. ’Why does he trust that bitch Chloe Sterling so much? Why does he protect her like this!’

A moment later, Warren Sterling’s voice suddenly came from outside. "What in the world is going on? Is what Director Xavier said true? Is Chloe really a medical genius involved in important research at the Medical College?"

Rose Lynch’s voice followed. "How would I know? I thought she was just working as an assistant or something at the Medical College."

Hearing them discuss Chloe Sterling, Esther Sterling’s expression soured even more.

The two entered the house, and seeing Esther at home, Warren Sterling immediately asked, "Esther, do you know what’s going on?"

Esther Sterling bit her lip. "I don’t know either."

"Boss! There’s a new development!" the driver beside them exclaimed in shock, looking at his phone. "Attorney Vincent Henson just released a statement! He’s going to help the young miss sue the people who started the rumors."

"What! Who did you say?" Warren Sterling could hardly believe his ears.

"Vincent Henson..." the driver repeated.

"Th-that’s impossible!" Rose Lynch said in disbelief. "Vincent Henson is a big deal! Why would he possibly get involved in something so trivial and sue on Chloe’s behalf?" She immediately took out her phone to check online.

But it was true.

Rose Lynch’s eyes widened, so shocked she was at a loss for words.

Esther Sterling’s expression shifted repeatedly. She was angry about her parents’ sudden interest in Chloe, worried that Vincent Henson would trace the rumors back to her, and terrified they would find out that Damian Rivers was in love with Chloe.

’No!’

’I can’t let them find out that Damian Rivers loves Chloe. If they do, they’ll definitely bring her back to the Sterling family. I can’t accept that. I can’t accept that country bumpkin coming back, and I absolutely can’t forgive that country bumpkin for stealing the man I love!’

After a moment of thought, Esther Sterling said, "It must have been Director Xavier who found a way to hire Vincent Henson. He’s very fond of Chloe, so naturally he’d want to clear her name."

"Does Director Xavier have that much clout?" Rose Lynch asked doubtfully.

Esther Sterling replied, "The Xavier Family is a renowned medical family, after all. They must have some connections. Besides, there’s no one else who would help Chloe."

Warren Sterling never imagined that the daughter he’d thrown out would be so capable, and a pang of regret suddenly hit him.

"In any case, this at least proves Chloe isn’t completely useless. Miles Holt really isn’t good enough for her. I’m going to give her a call and ask her to come back for a visit."

At his words, the anger in Esther Sterling’s eyes intensified.

Rose Lynch’s heart clenched, and she quickly said, "Wait!"

"What is it?" Warren Sterling asked, turning to look at her.

Rose Lynch said, "She’s blocked all our numbers. How are you going to call her?"

Hearing this, Warren Sterling’s face darkened. He had forgotten about that.

Esther Sterling immediately chimed in, "Dad, she’s not in Crestfall right now. Even if you got through, she couldn’t come back. I heard she went back to the countryside recently and won’t be back for a few days."

After a moment’s thought, Warren Sterling said in a low voice, "Then forget it."

Esther Sterling breathed a small sigh of relief. ’I absolutely cannot let Chloe Sterling come back.’

「Country E.」

Henry Chamberlain quickly received an update and reported to the two of them, "Second Master, Madam, we’ve traced the real IP address. It’s... the Sterling Estate."

Chloe Sterling immediately thought of Esther Sterling.

Jasper Lockwood said in a low, dangerous voice, "No matter who it is, they will pay the price!"

Henry Chamberlain nodded. "Yes, sir."

Chloe Sterling pressed her lips together, silent. She had once done everything she could to find her family, only to end up in a situation like this.

’How laughable, and how pathetic.’

Just then, she received a message on her phone from Jean Kensington.

[Chloe, I found her. It has to be Esther Sterling.]

Chloe Sterling replied: [I know.]

Jean Kensington: [You’re not going to stop me from making a move, are you?]

Chloe Sterling: [Do I look like some kind of saint to you?]

Jean Kensington: [Then I won’t hold back.]

Chloe Sterling: [Don’t.]

’I don’t bother anyone who doesn’t bother me. But Esther Sterling had challenged her time and time again, targeted her relentlessly. It would be an insult to Esther not to teach her a lesson!’