Chapter 317 Time to Clear My Name
Now that Hera had cleared her name on campus, enhancing her reputation and solidifying her status as a straight-A student, it was time to focus on cleaning up her name in the entertainment industry. She aimed to continuously drag Alexi and Minerva down while also giving Alice a metaphorical slap or two, ensuring that Alice knew Hera wasn’t someone to be easily bullied or stepped on.
"If you really didn’t do anything wrong, why didn’t you clear it up on the internet sooner?" one of Alice’s friends sneered, her mocking expression and open sarcasm making it clear she didn’t believe a word Hera said.
Hera remained unfazed by her sarcasm and instead smiled magnanimously, further irritating the other party. "Why would I do that? Wouldn’t that make me look guilty when I and the guys being slandered with me are all innocent? Besides, why would I turn down free publicity?" Hera’s innocent tone made everyone see the logic in her last statement, even finding it amusing.
It’s true that even bad publicity can serve to spread her name, and when her name is cleared later, it could help her gain more fans. However, saying that out loud seems foolish. Isn’t she afraid the netizens would turn against her once they realize they’ve been manipulated?
But before anyone could respond, Hera added, "Of course, the reason my company and I haven’t cleared my name yet is because we need solid evidence to support my claims. Otherwise, some people might say I’m just trying to divert attention or avoid taking responsibility for my actions. Without evidence, it would be easy for uninformed netizens to be rallied against me and push me out of the entertainment industry."
"Wouldn’t that make me judged unfairly and unable to fight back?" Hera continued. "Luckily, I have the support of my smart and united fanbase, who bought me more time. Because of them, my team and I managed to gather some evidence to support me." Hera smiled sweetly, thinking of her dedicated supporters who tirelessly defended her online.
"Besides the evidence, didn’t the netizens already dig up how I lived my life before entering the entertainment industry?" Hera continued. "I’ve experienced all kinds of jobs: waitress, driver, martial arts assistant, piano tutor, and academic tutor. I did everything I could to support myself, my studies, and even my ex-boyfriend’s dream, all without resorting to using my body."
"Why would I succumb now that I have a better standing than before?" Hera added, her question sparking a torrent of questions among those watching the drama unfold, both online and in person.
[Athena_Lowery: Exactly! Why would she even need to resort to using her body when she has a very supportive best friend who would gladly pamper her like a princess?]
[HeraIsMySister: We believe in Hera’s character. Netizens nowadays aren’t so gullible to believe all rumors without solid evidence!]