Chapter 282 Blame-Shifting
Taking a deep breath, Ciara gestured for Stella to step into frame. “Come out and explain this to everyone yourself.”
Stella’s face appeared on the hologram, and the live chat exploded with furious backlash.
[She’s still walking free? Never even stood trial? Does money really buy everything in the galaxy?]
[How dare she show her face after trying to burn someone alive? Has the arson case been resolved at ally
Gone was Stella’s usual pitiful act. She wore a solemn, remorseful expression, bowing deeply to the camera.
“I’m truly sorry for the fire incident. I never meant to do such a terrible thing, but I suffered a sudden mental health episode and was manipulated by someone else.”
She held up an official document issued by the Interstellar Tribunal. “I was manipulated by Aaron Wayne.
Layla’s brows knitted tightly at her shameless attempt to shift blame.
Maintaining her solemn apologetic demeanor, Stella continued her performance.
“I’ll admit I’ve always been consumed by jealousy. As everyone now knows, Layla is the true biological heiress of the Grant family, and that resentment led me to act recklessly. I’ve completed treatment for my condition and fully acknowledged my mistakes. I’ll never repeat them again.”
With that, she stood and bowed once more to the audience.
Ciara stepped forward beside her, holding up formal medical diagnosis and treatment records, his expression grave and sincere.
“We will strictly monitor her behavior moving forward. She will also return to continue participating in the competition. Live camera coverage will ensure she cannot put on any false acts.”
A brief silence fell over the live chat before comments erupted once more.
[I almost feel sorry for her. Finding out you’re not the real heiress would twist anyone’s mental state.]
[She’s getting proper treatment now, and her apology seems genuine enough.]
[An apology doesn’t erase the harm she caused Layla! And everyone buys that Aaron manipulated her? Do they think we’re all fools?]
Stella knew full well the audience would doubt her story about Aaron’s influence.
She produced another official ruling from the Interstellar Tribunal. “All evidence is clearly documented. Aaron has already pleaded guilty to his crimes.”
Legally speaking, she’d successfully distanced herself from all blame.
Watching their theatrical performance, Layla smiled faintly with cold disdain.
“So you plan to return to the competition, then?” she asked.
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Chapter 282 Blame Shifting
Stella nodded, gazing at Layla with wide, pleading eyes. “I’ll respect whatever you want. If my presence upsets you, I’m willing to drop out entirely.”
She was deliberately putting Layla in a tight spot.
Refusing her return would paint Layla as petty and unforgiving.
Morally, Layla had every right to reject her apology, but online audiences loved drama over logic-many had already turned against Layla over trivial misunderstandings in the past.
Breaking into a bright, magnanimous smile, Layla replied smoothly, “No one is perfect. We all make mistakes. Since your actions stemmed from poor mental health, focus on your recovery, and you’re welcome to come back to the show.”
The live chat erupted in shock at her kindness.
[Layla’s such a kind, beautiful soul!]
[This isn’t kindness-it’s blind naivety! Total saint complex.]
[This has to be scripted by the production team. No one’s this forgiving in real life.]
Unfazed by the mixed comments, Layla remained emotionless as she gazed at Stella through the screen.
Even across the hologram, Stella felt an unsettling chill in Layla’s stare.
Still, returning to the competition was exactly what the Grant family needed, so she pushed the odd feeling aside.
“Thank you so much for forgiving me,” Stella said earnestly.
Layla waved a hand casually. “I never said I forgave you, though.”
Stella’s smile froze instantly.
A sly glint flickered in Layla’s eyes as she tilted her head. “Without Carson and the others by your side this time, life on the competition grounds won’t be easy for you. I’ll be watching closely.”
The audience cheered at her calm, sharp retort.
[I knew Layla wasn’t some naive saint!)
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