Lily set her coffee down, her voice unwavering. “I simply showed the world who you really are, Ethan. You’ve been hiding behind charm and jokes for too long. But now, everyone sees the truth.”

He paced around the room, trying to concoct a plan to salvage his reputation. But every attempt felt futile. The court of public opinion had already made its judgment, and his carefully constructed facade was crumbling.

Lily watched him, feeling a sense of liberation growing within her. For years, she had lived in the shadow of his dominance, his need for control. But not anymore. This was her moment, her opportunity to reclaim her life.