The Billionaire Husband Who Dismissed His Immigrant Wife's Heritage Discovers She Didn't Leave Alone — And Emptied His Secret Account
Julian Croft, reeling from Finch’s subtle implication, was not one to back down. His legal team quickly regrouped, launching a brutal counterattack that aimed directly at Evelyn’s most powerful witness: Elena Rostova.
Within days, news articles began to appear, not about Julian’s financial dealings, but about Elena’s past. Headlines subtly hinted at “Dr. Rostova’s Troubled Past” and “Questions Surround Billionaire’s Ex-Fiancée.” The stories unearthed a minor tax indiscretion from Elena’s personal finances nearly a decade ago, a clerical error that had been rectified and for which she had paid a small fine, long before her engagement to Julian.
The articles, clearly orchestrated by Julian’s PR machine, painted a picture of Elena as a vengeful ex, a “disgruntled lover” with a personal vendetta against Julian, using her fabricated testimony to settle old scores. They cast doubt on her credibility, suggesting her audio recording was selectively edited or even entirely faked.
Anya saw the headlines scroll across the news channel in Mikhail’s apartment, her stomach twisting with indignation. Julian’s petty cruelty was relentless, not just against her, but against anyone who dared to stand with her. He was not above destroying another person’s reputation to protect his own.
Mikhail slammed his hand on the table. “This is low, Anya. Digging up old mistakes, spinning them into something they’re not.”
“He’s trying to discredit her,” Anya said, her voice tight. “To make her look unreliable. To ensure no one believes her testimony, especially about Finch.”
The articles were filled with carefully chosen words: “alleged grudge,” “questionable motives,” “history of financial mismanagement.” They didn’t explicitly call her a liar, but the implication was devastatingly clear. Julian’s team was trying to nullify Elena’s testimony before it could even be fully heard in court, planting seeds of doubt in the judge’s mind and in the public consciousness.
Evelyn called Anya, her voice calm but firm. “They’re trying to neutralize Elena. It’s a common tactic against a powerful witness, especially one with a personal connection to the adversary.”
“Will it work?” Anya asked, worried for Elena. Elena was taking a huge risk by coming forward, and Julian was making her pay for it.
“It creates doubt, which is what they want,” Evelyn admitted. “But it won’t be enough to dismiss her testimony entirely, not if her recording is as solid as she claims. We just have to ensure the court sees through their smear campaign.”
Anya felt a renewed sense of urgency. Elena had taken a stand for justice, and Julian was now publicly shaming her for it. This wasn’t just about winning a legal battle; it was about defending the truth, and defending the brave people who risked their own reputations to expose Julian’s corruption.
The smear campaign was a stark reminder of Julian’s ruthlessness. He would stop at nothing to maintain his image and his control, even if it meant dragging others through the mud. But Anya also knew Elena was a strong, principled woman. Julian’s attacks might wound her, but they wouldn’t break her. Anya just hoped Elena would hold strong.
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