Revenge is My Love Language novel Chapter 569

He thundered, "Did you think that by discrediting Calvin, no one would question you about faking your own drug?!"

As the Vice President of the Global Harmony Medical Institute, Otto held considerable sway in the industry. The moment he spoke, public opinion swung decisively in Calvin's favor. After all, Calvin had just claimed that Otto himself had seen and praised his hair growth serum.

Although Anastasia was now telling a completely different story, the vast difference in their professional standing was enough for the crowd to believe Otto without question. He was the Vice President of a prestigious institute. How could he be less credible than Anastasia, a student who had just enrolled?

Watching this unfold, another wave of cold sweat broke out on Mr. Cooper's forehead. He cursed under his breath, wondering which suicidal fool had dared to orchestrate a takedown of Harrison Lancaster’s wife at *his* conference. Did they want to get him killed? He wished he could drag the culprit out and present them to Mr. Lancaster immediately to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

But when he risked a fearful glance to his side, he saw that the impossibly handsome man was as still as a statue. An immense pressure emanated from him, but he was holding back, showing no sign of wanting to intervene. Cooper had no choice but to swallow his panic.

Meanwhile, Lauren's eyes were practically overflowing with glee. The frustration that had been building for weeks, of being constantly overshadowed by Anastasia, finally began to dissipate.

*An unparalleled genius?* she scoffed. *After today, Anastasia will be utterly disgraced. She'll be lucky if anyone ever calls her a genius again.*

On stage, Anastasia faced the turning tide, the murmurs of the crowd, and the accusatory glares without a hint of panic. Her sharp gaze shot directly to Otto.

Her words hit their mark, and suddenly the crowd was looking at Otto with suspicion. He had tried to expel Anastasia from the institute? There was a history between them? Could it be true that he was targeting her now as a personal favor for Lauren?

Sensing the shift in the room, Otto's righteous facade crumbled. He clutched his chest, looking as if he might faint from rage.

Lauren, who had been trying to remain inconspicuous in the corner, was now thrust into the spotlight, subjected to the same speculative gazes.

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