Chapter 463

"Wasn't it all just a huge misunderstanding back then? Didn't Margaret manipulate her followers to cyberbully the company?"

"Absolutely. If she's truly innocent, why hasn't she released the security footage? They offered to let her review it, but she abruptly ended her livestream - seems suspicious to me."

"Margaret's fans behave like they've been brainwashed."

These critical comments were quickly drowned out by Margaret's devoted supporters. The chat rapidly shifted focus as curiosity grew about the mysterious man in the video. Eager to steer the conversation, one fan typed, "Margaret darling, please tell us what really happened this afternoon."

Margaret feigned hesitation. "I really shouldn't discuss this... but since you're all so insistent." She sighed dramatically. "Promise to keep this between us? I wouldn't want to cause any trouble for my knight in shining armor."

The live chat exploded with heart emojis and pleading messages.

With practiced ease, Margaret began weaving her fabricated tale. While the truth was she'd never intended to call a cab, she painted Olivia as the villain who'd forbidden her from hailing one.

She didn't stop there. Using carefully chosen suggestive language, Margaret described her encounter with Liam, sprinkling romantic implications where none existed. She conveniently omitted how Liam's car had only stopped because she'd dramatically collapsed in front of it.

Her version? Liam had seen her drenched and vulnerable in the rain, been moved by compassion, and ordered his driver to pull over. Upon hearing her plight, the mysterious billionaire had not only given her a ride but offered his protection for the night.

As Margaret concluded her fictional romance, a delicate blush colored her cheeks. Just as she'd anticipated, her fans ate it up. "This is totally love at first sight! I'm shipping them so hard!"

"That Maybach means serious money. Rich, mysterious, and chivalrous? He's literally book boyfriend material! No way he'd just randomly rescue someone unless he felt something special."

Reading these comments, Margaret allowed herself a small, satisfied smile. Everything was going exactly according to plan.

"Someone please tell me I'm not the only one dying to see his face! Margaret, can't you ask him to remove that mask?"

"The mystery is killing me! Why won't he show his face?"

"If anyone could get him to take it off, it would be you, Margaret! You clearly mean something to him."

Margaret's blush deepened as she played coy. "Oh stop! I think we should take things slow. Maybe start as friends first..."

The next morning, Olivia prepared to pick up Isabelle herself. As she moved about the kitchen, her daughter came running in clutching a tablet. "Mommy! Look! Liam's on the news!"

Olivia's eyebrows shot up. Liam? On television? That didn't make sense. Given Liam's intensely private nature and current circumstances, why would he ever agree to a media appearance? Something wasn't right here.