Zelena's assistant was found guilty of wrongdoing. However, this raised suspicions among people who questioned how an assistant could have had the audacity to orchestrate such a scheme without Zelena pulling the strings behind the scenes.
The comments section on Kaylee and Polly's posts erupted into a frenzy.
Polly's previous theft case had already created quite a stir, but the uproar had died down—until now, when this latest incident brought it back into the spotlight.
Even today, a search for Polly on Facebook still highlighted terms like "Polly the Thief," a clear reminder of the lasting damage to her reputation.
Fortunately, Polly had successfully won her case and cleared her name.
If that hadn't happened, she would have been drowning in accusations with little hope for redemption.
Shirley, Polly's attorney, also took to her Facebook page to share an extensive post, revealing the darker chapters of her life for the first time in such a public manner.
In her post, she recounted the bullying she had endured from Zelena and the chain of events that eventually led her to Violeta, who had generously provided funds for her ear treatment.
They were all public figures who would be held accountable for what they said.
Shirley laid bare the painful experiences she had faced, expressing her gratitude. "Thank you, Ms. Zelena. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be a lawyer today."
The series of revelations caught Zelena off guard.
She hadn't foreseen Violeta's meticulous planning or the years Violeta had devoted to supporting the Cooke couple.
Zelena had previously thought that if she publicly aired her conflict with Violeta, figures like Kaylee would rush to her side in support.
Yet, in the grander scheme, she was indifferent—she was already planning her exit from the industry. All she desired was to take Violeta down with her.
However, Violeta had cleverly brought the Cooke couple into the spotlight, completely altering the narrative.
Now, everyone viewed Violeta as a steadfast supporter of the Cookes, while Zelena appeared as the ungrateful daughter. With Kaylee and others endorsing this view, public sentiment had decisively turned against Zelena.
It was a royal flush, with strong forces behind it.
At this juncture, Zelena had no remaining chances.
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