When My Ex's Worst Enemy Became My Sanctuary novel Chapter 184

Layton had invited Albert over to finally clear up all the drama left hanging from the wedding.

“Albert, you know Carola would never bully anyone. It was all Bonita’s fault. You’ve heard how stubborn she is. Back then, Carola just didn’t tell the teachers, and every time she tried to step in, Bonita threatened her. Carola was too scared to tell me, and that’s how this whole mess happened.”

Bonita used to be part of Carola’s little group.

But Bonita’s reputation was honestly a mess in their circle. She smoked, drank, changed boyfriends like outfits, and rumor had it she even got into some shady stuff. Plus, the George family had just gone bankrupt. Bonita was the perfect scapegoat.

“Then why does the girl in the video look exactly like Carola?” Albert pressed.

Carola’s voice was soft, almost pleading. “Albert, haven’t you heard of AI face swaps? I wasn’t the one in the middle. That was someone else. I was the one off to the side, not even doing anything. I was terrified, but I couldn’t stand up to Bonita either.”

Her explanation sounded airtight, and Albert finally gave a reluctant nod.

“Layton, this whole thing is really making waves. About those victims, you guys need to get them to go after the real bullies. Our companies are working together now. If one gets dragged down, so does the other.”

Layton nodded quickly. “Of course, Albert, don’t worry. I’m already handling it. Honestly, those kids are victims too. They got used by someone with an agenda and ended up blaming Carola. I can’t really blame them. I’m not going to press any charges against them.”

That last bit made Albert frown a little, but he didn’t push it.

Now that everything was finally out in the open, Carola couldn’t help herself. “Albert, do you think we can still have our wedding?”

Albert hesitated. “Carola, let’s wait until things calm down, okay?”

Layton shot Carola a look, telling her not to bring up the wedding again right now. Then he smiled at Albert. “Well, since we’ve cleared the air, when are you going to take Carola to your new place?”

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