Chapter 93
Jasmine, unable to keep quiet in the face of such injustice, stood up for Serenity. “We’ve been operating business here for years, and you all know what Seren’s like. Whatever’s written online is complete bullsh*t.” Serenity didn’t feel the need to defend herself, but Jasmine couldn’t stand the lies being spread and went off on a rant. She shared the painful truth about the sisters’ hardship under the Hunts, including how they were being pressured to pay for their grandmother’s medical bills and the other expenses.
The neighbors, who had witnessed Serenity’s character over the years, knew she wasn’t the person described in those lies. Even the other booksellers, despite the competition, knew Serenity’s true nature. With the whole story now out, the community rallied behind her, determined to push back against the lies and expose the Hunts’ underhanded actions. The Hunts had gone too far, using Serenity and her sister as pawns just because their parents were no longer around.
Amidst the commotion, Jasmine noticed Zachary entering the shop. She nudged Serenity, whispering, “Your man’s here, Seren.” Jasmine had taken quite a liking to Zachary, especially after seeing how he supported Serenity in her time of need.
Serenity, however, was focused on writing a retaliation strategy. Despite the chaos, she had kept her composure, writing down her plan of action. She hadn’t turned off her phone or changed her number, though she only took calls from friends and ignored unknown ones. The barrage of hurtful messages from netizens went unread.