Chapter 93 Unforgiven
Attentive netizens figured out that the Twitter account dropping the video was actually the official one from Harmony College.
It was a way to clear Camilla's name.
In the video, Sebastian was the last interviewer grilling Camilla. Then everyone was like, "Whoa!"
[How is this favoritism? It's clearly a challenge on the spot.]
[First time seeing a student being asked to solve problems during an interview.]
[Professor Russell even brought a whiteboard!]
[Doesn't anyone think Professor Russell is really handsome?]
[This totally changes my view of researchers.]
Of course, there were still some haters in the comments, saying the video was fake and that it was clearly bots stirring things up.
But soon, the positive comments drowned them out.
People who got the real story were collectively pissed.
[Do you think we're stupid?]
[What the heck, daring to use us?]
[Curse him to death!]
Juniper had been keeping an eye on the online drama. Seeing the shift in public opinion, she quickly shot a message to Camilla.
As the weather warmed up, little green sprouts popped up in the potted plants at home. Camilla, feeling restless and bored with reading, decided to mess with the plants, trimming the yellowed leaves one by one.
Hearing the phone buzz, Camilla glanced at it. The lit-up screen showed a link from Juniper.
Camilla took off her gloves, washed her hands, and then opened the message. The link led to a video, and an incredibly familiar voice played.
This was her first time watching her interview from a third-person perspective, but her eyes were mostly on Sebastian.
From the moment he asked the question, to when he asked if she wanted to give up, to the final answer, Sebastian's faint smile throughout the process showed his professionalism and strictness, but also his innate manners and gentlemanly vibe.
Juniper: [Camilla, check the comment section!]
The message popped up again, and Camilla opened the comment section.
The comment section, which was a mess yesterday, had completely flipped. Some netizens even started joking around.
Camilla was a bit confused. How did these netizens go from cursing her and wishing her dead to focusing on her looks and figure?
It was a totally unexpected turn of events.
However, it seemed like the drama was finally over.
The heavy weight in her heart finally lifted. Just as Camilla was about to put down her phone, a call came in.
Seeing "Marcus" on the screen, she hesitated for a moment before answering.
"I saw what happened online. You okay?" Marcus got straight to the point.
Camilla softly replied, "It's all resolved."
"I know, Harmony College's response was surprisingly strong." He didn't even have time to step in before it was sorted.
"Mr. Davis, is there something you need?"
Marcus chuckled bitterly, "We're so familiar, can't you call me something else?"
"Like what?"
"Marcus?"
"Mr. Davis, you're joking." Camilla added, "If that's all, I'll hang up now."
"Wait. I didn't call just to chat." Marcus's tone got serious. "The matter of Reefhaven Isles has been clarified."
Camilla instinctively sat up straight. "Spill it."
"Got time? Let's grab a bite; I got something for you," Marcus suggested.
Camilla frowned a bit and checked her watch, agreeing to meet the next day at 3 PM.
The next day, Camilla and Marcus met at the restaurant.
"This document was snagged by my legal team. Take a look." As soon as they sat down, Marcus got right to it, sliding a manila envelope her way.
"Since last year, this international lawsuit's been moving along, and during this time, the hotel had to cough up all the surveillance footage."
"Plus, we stumbled upon an eyewitness. Following the breadcrumbs, we finally pieced together the truth."
Marcus was the first to know, and he had total faith in his team. when he got the results, he wasn't shocked at all. Because it was pretty much what he had figured.
Fingers tapping rhythmically on the table, Marcus's deep gaze locked on Camilla, saying somewhat playfully, "You're the victim. How you wanna handle this is up to you."
Camilla's fingers curled slightly as she looked at the envelope. She picked it up and opened it.
The document detailed how Amara bribed the diving instructor to swap the oxygen tank and how the gift box was used to stash the venomous snake.
There were also photos and videos. The evidence was rock solid, making it impossible to deny.
Having been messed with multiple times, even nearly losing her life, Camilla should've been furious seeing the culprit. But for some reason, she only felt a sense of calm, like she had already guessed the outcome.
After a bit, she looked up and said slowly, "You said this document is for me to handle?"
"Yep."
"Alright, then call the cops."
A hint of interest flashed in Marcus's eyes, and he smiled. "Not planning to tell Leopold?"
"Why should I? We got nothing to do with each other anymore. I'm calling the cops because what Amara did to me crossed the legal line," Camilla said firmly.
She added, "I'm not doing this to win someone back or get someone's attention, but to protect my right to live."
Her parents brought her into this world, raised her with care and love, not to let her get harmed by someone else.
Whether for herself or for others, Camilla could never forgive Amara. As for Leopold, he wasn't a cop or a judge. What did it matter if he knew or not?
Marcus said, "Then brace yourself; the outcome might not be what you expect."
Leaving the restaurant, Camilla, with Marcus by her side, went to the police station to report the case with the evidence.
The cops quickly filed the case.
However, some seasoned officers immediately saw that this kind of case, which happened abroad, would be tough to gather evidence for. The photos and videos were also blurry, so it might end up just going through the motions.
They gave a couple of warnings, but Camilla insisted, so they followed protocol and tracked down Amara.
At that time, Amara was at a big event organized by the school. As the host, she strutted onto the stage, soaking up the admiration and envy from all sides, and was about to raise the mic to speak.
Right then, the cops showed up.
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