Chapter 83: Swear it
Early the next morning~
The air was barely warm when a crisp, official statement from Zhi Corporation went live on all major platforms, accompanied by their official legal seal.
"Regarding recent claims by a Miss Lucia Hera, the incident has been reviewed and fully investigated. After thorough evaluation, including on-site surveillance footage and audio confirmation, we find no wrongdoing on the part of our café staff. Zhi Corporation prioritizes integrity and transparency, and we will not tolerate defamation toward our employees or brands."
Attached to the statement was a brief but damning video clip. It showed Lucia approaching the café server with exaggerated sweetness, attempting to coax the visibly confused young woman into handing over a tray. Her tone though laced with charm carried a subtle, commanding edge. The server, however, remained polite but firm in her refusal.
Then came the twist. As Shin Keir appeared in the background, Lucia seemed to notice and, in one dramatic motion, yanked the tray toward herself. Her high-pitched shriek echoed as she fell backward, clutching her hand and sobbing that she had been burned.
The backlash was immediate.
Netizens, who just a day ago had rallied behind Lucia with hashtags like #JusticeForLucia and #BoycottZhillion, were suddenly choking on their own indignation.
@sunset_salami: "OMG! So the server was innocent? Damn that livestreamer. She actually had the guts to twist black and white."
@matchabitcha: "The server didn’t even defend herself while Lucia was already going fast and furious. How shameless can you be?"
@hyperbunni: "I’m still confused! Maybe there’s more to this. I want to see more. Don’t just cut the footage!"
@bagboys_original: "The person above, are you Lucia’s simp?? It’s clearly her who wanted to serve Shin Keir. She even pushed that girl aside!"