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Nikolai guided Adira into the living room, his arms encircling her waist like a protective shield. Her eyes, swollen and puffy, resembled delicate rose petals drenched in tears. Anyone could easily tell she had been crying.

Few of the family members were in the living room when they entered, and Mr. Vincent sprang to his feet the moment he saw them.

"What the hell did you do, Adira?!" He snapped. "What on earth is that video all about?"

Mrs. Bellamy was there as well, and she moved to tap her husband's shoulders.

"Honey, I believe you should..."

"No! Don't ask me to calm down!" He yelled. "How could she talk about her failed marriage in public?"

Adira stood quietly like a child being chastened.

"That's enough, father." Nikolai chipped in. "She's been through a lot already and doesn't need this additional stress. Moreover, majority of the comments is in her favour."

"It may be in her favour now, but what if it's used against her in the future? Against the company?"

"Can you conside