All the reporters looked at Cherry with expectant eyes.
"Actually, it was a trick!" Cherry smiled and continued, "Kim was a criminal; he concealed his true identity well. But the man was in love with Anne. The police decided to use his weakness. They asked Anne to express her love to lure him.
However, Kim was smarter and more cunning than they had expected. He took up a new identity as Cory and fooled everyone."
Cherry explained everything in detail. The reporters listened to the story with rapt attention. They didn't think that there would be another side to the story.
Some of them shook their heads in disbelief.
If Cherry was indeed telling the truth, Anne had done a lot to catch the criminal. She had risked her reputation to help the police.
The woman had done an admirable job and set an example for others. Calling her a slut was a disgrace to womanhood.
The crowd erupted with gasps and murmurs as they began discussing the new piece of information.
"Miss Kristine, are you telling the truth, or is it an attempt to flatter Mr. Kevin? He is a big shot in the entertainment industry. Are you pressurized to please him by saving his wife's reputation?"
a reporter questioned, trying to create a controversy.
Kristine looked at the reporter and smiled. "If you don't believe my words, you can very well ask the police. Perjury is a crime; you can sue me for it."
Her boldness surprised everyone. There was not a trace of hesitation or worry in her voice.
Anne and Kevin watched everything from a distance. A contented smile stretched across their lips. Cherry had finished doing her task; things would happen on their own accord now. Anne would regain her lost reputation.
"Well, let's go back." Now that the truth had come to light, the reporters would look for them now. Their suspicions might intensify if Anne readily accepted the interview. However, both Kevin and Anne wished for them to find the truth on their own rather than explaining themselves.
Cherry had spoken the truth. The reporters would only find evidence supporting her statement. Therefore, neither of them was afraid of the investigation.
Kevin nodded and walked out of the hall. He carefully held Anne's arms. His tall figure blocked any view that might notice Anne. In the end, they successfully left the place without anyone's notice.
After returning home, Anne browsed the internet. As expected, the information about her had spread like a wildfire. She had become the talk of the people.
Satisfied with the response, Anne put the phone aside. Time would prove the truth and heal all wounds.
The next few days, reporters crowded at the Fu Family's residence. However, they had no choice but to wait at the door.
Everyone in the house, including Selma, ignored the reporters and refused to answer their questions.
The other reporters who had investigated the truth went to the police station to interview the director.
Kevin had already talked to him. Since the director had caught Kim, he was about to receive a promotion and a transfer to a different city. The man owed everything to Kevin and was ready to help him.
The director confirmed the truth to the reporters. He even showed the evidence to prove Anne's innocence, so they had no choice but to believe him.
The news about Anne had become the hottest topic on the internet. People's opinions of her gradually changed with time, and she finally regained her reputation.
The people who once cursed and told her that she didn't deserve to be with Kevin began showering her with compliments and wishes after knowing what she had done for her husband.
Selma had been hesitant to attend parties and social gatherings in the past. However, after finding the truth, the ladies envied her for having a courageous daughter-in-law. Selma was proud of Anne and greeted her with a smile every time she saw her.
Eddy came back home from school and told Anne that his friends were jealous of him for having a cool mother. She was glad that everything was back to normal.
The Fu Family held a powerful position in A City. Although Kevin and Selma knew the truth, they couldn't shut the mouths of the people complaining about her. However, everyone understood Anne now. She was happy that her family and children wouldn't be affected by the problems anymore.
Meanwhile, people were still raving about Kristine's spectacular outfit at the award ceremony. They were all the more surprised to find out that Anne had designed it. They praised her talent and encouraged her to design more outfits. A lot of people suggested her to start her clothing line.
Emily and Rose had nothing to do, so they came to the Fu Family's house to hang out with Anne.
"Anne, everyone's been apologizing to you after finding out the truth. They have been asking you to design more clothes as well. Everything is finally falling into place. Now is the perfect time to start your company. When are you planning to open it?" Emily asked as she continued to peel the orange.
Anne put down the fashion magazine on the table and smiled at her. "Two days later!"
The collaboration of the LF Group had been going well without a hitch. Reopening the company required proper planning. Therefore, Kevin had asked her to wait for two days.
"I want to join your company!" Rose finally spoke. "I have nothing to do at home. Why don't I work in your company?"
Anne's eyes widened; she nodded excitedly. "That would be great. I'm glad to have you by my side."
Although they didn't get along with each other in the past, Anne admired Rose's talent. She was an incredible designer. With her insights and talent, the two could create amazing designs and earn an unmatchable position in the industry.
"Even I want to join your company after I give birth to the baby,"
Emily chimed in.
Anne and Rose glanced at each other and burst into laughter.
Emily had been pregnant for four months. The baby bump had grown bigger. Sam treated her like a fragile doll, taking extra care of her. Once she gave birth to the baby, Sam wouldn't let her work and exhaust herself.
Moreover, many patients were admitted to Sam's hospital. Although he wasn't as wealthy and successful as Kevin, he was still a talented man. He didn't need Emily to support him financially.
It would at least take two or three years for Emily to start working again.
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