Chapter 389

The hashtag #SophiaLaurentScandal was trending at the top of the charts.

Ethan Winston's fingers froze on his phone screen. His expression darkened instantly.

He immediately dialed the PR department. "Take that trending topic down now!"

The PR director's voice trembled. "Mr. Winston, it's too viral. We can't suppress it..."

Ethan ended the call and turned to leave.

"Stop!"

Gabrielle Winston blocked his path, her eyes burning with resentment.

"Brother, don't waste your energy. Is a woman like that worthy of our family?"

Ethan frowned. "Why do you hate her so much?"

"Hate?" Gabrielle sneered. "She stole everything from me!"

Ever since Sophia appeared, her brother's affection was no longer hers alone.

For that woman, Ethan had even raised his voice at her for the first time.

Her fists clenched tightly. "Isabella Evans is the only one who should be my sister-in-law!"

Ethan's gaze turned icy. "You've disappointed me."

His retreating figure made Gabrielle's heart tremble.

Isabella stood in the shadows, her nails digging into her palms.

"Sophia... why don't you just die..."

At the competition venue, Sophia was intently reviewing the entries.

She occasionally handed exceptional designs to Gavin Winslow.

"This one shows remarkable creativity."

Gavin nodded. "The line work is masterful."

The five judges conferred in low voices.

Countless eyes in the audience were fixed on Sophia.

When Ethan returned, this was the scene that greeted him.

Sophia on the judging panel, radiant as ever.

The memory of that video stabbed at his heart.

That night...

He had left with Sophia.

Why was she alone in the end?

Who took her away?

Ethan approached Sophia, his voice hoarse. "Sophia, can we talk?"