Press conference venue . I numbly followed Ethan's instructions , clarifying that the car accident was purely accidental . I even bowed apologetically to Cynthia and her brother . But the audience's stares were viciously hostile . Reporters fired sharper questions . " Miss Janet , were you completely unaware of your father's long - term sexual harassment of female employees , even driving families to ruin ? Or did you deliberately cover it up ? " " Rumors say he spoiled you most - are all your luxury items bought with money he squeezed from workers ? " Camera flashes blinded me with relentless stabbing light . Each question felt like a knife ripping through my chest . Right then , Cynthia's brother sneered , " Not just that ! Her dad didn't just exploit and harass employees - he specifically targeted girls he sponsored ! " " And this witch is worse ! She lured her own classmates for her father to assault ! " The room exploded into chaos . " You're lying ! " I trembled with rage , itching to slaughter that filthy bastard spewing garbage ! As I lunged forward , Ethan's hand clamped like iron on my shoulder . He flashed those nude photos on his phone , eyes blazing warning . 0.00 % 06:04 Chapter 3 288 ( Vouchers Gritting my teeth till they ached , I forced every tear back inside . Cynthia reached out to support me with an affectionate gesture . But at an angle hidden from others , she dug her nails into my arm , hissing under her breath , " Who told you to refuse a reasonable settlement ? You're no longer that untouchable richest man's daughter - now you're just trash everyone despises ! " As she spoke , a strange glint flashed in her eyes before she suddenly stumbled backward . She shrieked , " Miss Janet , why did you push me ! " The surrounding crowd instantly erupted in fury . " That woman clearly isn't sincere in her apology ! " " Her father committed countless atrocities ! Now that he's dead , she must pay ! " Countless angry hands shoved me as kicks and punches rained down on my abdor Wave after wave of agony tore through me , churning my insides . " Ethan ... help me ... " My faint plea drowned beneath the roaring curses . I gasped desperately , but breathing grew harder . In my final fading moments , I saw Ethan shielding Cynthia protectively as he walked away without looking back . The frenzied mob suddenly froze when they noticed me drenched in blood , scattering in panic . Only one kind soul hurriedly dialed 911 for help . Ambulance rushed me to the nearest hospital entrance . But the security guard blocked the stretcher with his arm . " Sorry , Mr. Ethan reserved the entire hospital today . " 43.83 % 06:04 Chapter 3 11 282 Notars " Mrs. Brown had a shock and isn't feeling well . Mr. Ethan's orders - no disruptions from other patients . " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!