The morning sun forced Silver to open her eyes. A sharp, throbbing pain shot through her head, the consequence of last night's reckless drinking. She groaned, pressing her fingers against her temples, trying to will away the massive hangover that clouded her mind. As the haze of sleep and alcohol-induced regret lifted, fragments of the previous night's events flashed through her memory, making her cringe. She had acted foolishly, indulging in the temporary solace of liquor when she should have been preparing to clear her name.
Before she could dwell on her self-loathing, her phone rang. It was Henry.
"Silver, check online now. You need to see this!"
His urgent tone sent a wave of apprehension through her. With a deep breath, she reached for her phone and navigated to the trending live conference. Her eyes widened in shock when she saw Lorenzo standing before the press, discussing the video scandal that had nearly ruined her.
