Goodbye, My Wretched Love

Chapter 56

Chapter 56 The Scapegoat

Looking at Zoe coldly, Sierra said, "Zoe, the surveillance camera caught you.There is nothing you can do to change the fact that you tried to humiliate Claire right now.I can't let you be my assistant anymore.I just can't."

Zoe panicked.

All her thoughts were scattered, her mind was a mess and her breath was running short.

Although taking care of Sierra was anything but easy, she didn't want to lose this job.

The salary she got at the company was something she knew she couldn't get anywhere else.

But she also knew that her days in the industry were coming to an end because of what she had been seen doing in the video.

And to top it all off, Sierra needed a scapegoat.

And as the most convenient person to let go, Zoe had no choice but to become the scapegoat.

Sure enough, Sierra continued, "But tell you what, as long as you can admit that you were the one behind everything and that I wasn't part of it, I will give you some money.You won't even be able to earn such an amount even if you work for ten years."

Zoe was a little hesitant when she heard about the tempting amount, but she still did not agree immediately.

In her mind, she thought of the consequences that would come with accepting the offer.

Once she said yes, it was inevitable that she would not find a decent job for at least two or three years.

The matter would become a huge stain wherever her name was mentioned and any background check was sure to bring it up.No reputable company would risk to be associated with a person like her. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Zoe was still seemed so hesitant.

Sierra couldn't leave anything to chance.

Seeing that she had failed to tempt her, she decided to use threats instead.

With an indifferent expression on her face, Sierra threatened, "Zoe, I don't think I have ever treated you horribly in all the years that you've been with me.If you seriously don't want to help me this one time, then don't blame me for being vicious.And don't even think for a single minute that you will able to live a good life, if my career is ruined because of this.If I go down, you are coming with me!"

Zoe's face turned pale as she imagined the implications of that.

Sierra saw the fear in the other woman's eyes and stopped herself from smiling.She continued, "You of all people should know that I have connections in places other than just the entertainment circle.If I really wanted to teach someone a lesson, the person could suddenly disappear some day and well......"

"I'll...I’ll do it."

With her voice trembling, Zoe bit her lip and said, "I'll do whatever you want, Sierra."

At one o'clock that very afternoon, there was a new update to the story of "Claire slapped Sierra in the face for revenge".

The main character of "the clothing room surveillance video" who was also Sierra's assistant, Zoe, posted a statement online.

"What a vicious bitch Claire is! Anyone who knows her is aware of it.I just hate her! That's why I messed with her dress and wanted her to be humiliated in front of everyone.Sierra just happened to pull her dress accidentally.I am responsible for what went on that day and I'm so sorry that Sierra was misunderstood because of it.I have already resigned from the agency.You can judge me all you like.But only time will prove that I did it for the sake of justice."

With the new twist in the plotline, another raving discussion started on the Internet.

Two hours after posting that, Zoe deleted all her previous posts and her social accounts that were under real-name authentication.

And just like that, she disappeared from the public's reach.

The accusation and harassment that were pitted against Sierra gradually subsided because her assistant, Zoe, had taken the blame for the incident.

There were still a few voices on the Internet that insisted that Sierra had just sacrificed her assistant to protect herself.

But with the overwhelming control of Sierra's fans, all the negative comments and rumors were swept away before they could have any impact.

The sensation eventually died down and the netizens moved on to other new hot topics.

And that was how Sierra escaped from the disaster.

But Claire didn't want to give her a fatal blow just yet, because what fun was there in that? The video released by the account, Claire's Unofficial Fan Page, had just been to distract the attention of the public on the slapping event.

And with the second explanation of Enzo, the discussion of the slapping event gradually dropped.

The day after the last flames of the rumor died down, the weather was a little cold.

As agreed, Claire went to the Garden in the Air, a high-end restaurant, and had lunch with Cecil.

She wore a long elegant dress, not even affected by the repeated public opinions on the Internet.

She looked radiant.