Chapter 102

The press conference erupted in chaos. Every accusing finger pointed at Harrison.

Nathaniel's icy stare pinned her in place. She deserved every bit of this reckoning, he thought.

Had she lost her mind coming here alone? This was a battlefield, not some tea party.

"Bloody hell!" Alexander cursed under his breath, moving to shield Harrison.

But someone was faster. Nathaniel had already positioned himself front and center, his commanding presence cutting through the noise.

Alexander froze, confusion flashing across his features.

What the hell? Since when did Nathaniel act without calculating every move?

The room's deafening uproar dissolved into stunned silence.

All eyes locked on Harrison as she lifted her gaze - calm as still waters yet radiating undeniable power. One sweeping look from her silenced the crowd like a switch had been flipped.

Nathaniel's breath caught. He'd never seen this side of his wife before.

Reporters exchanged bewildered glances. Where had this commanding aura come from? Yet none could deny its effect - Harrison's energy made them all hesitate, their accusations dying on their lips.

Harrison's piercing gaze found Vincent Blackwood. "Did you really think I'd come unprepared?"

Vincent blinked. "What are you talking about?"

Gabrielle's voice rang out before he could continue. "That's him! Vincent Blackwood, right there!"

Uniformed officers marched in, making straight for Vincent. The metallic click of handcuffs echoed as they snapped around his wrists.

"Vincent Blackwood, you're under arrest for extortion, kidnapping, attempted rape, and multiple other charges."

Chaos erupted anew. The narrative had flipped in an instant.

The supposed victim was actually the predator?

Sebastian looked like he'd been struck. "Officers, there must be some mistake! This man's just a simple farmer. How could he possibly—"

"He tried to rape me." Harrison's voice cut through the noise like a blade.

Gasps filled the room. All heads swiveled toward Harrison in shock - especially Vincent, Victoria, and Isabella, who looked utterly shattered.

Gabrielle rushed to Harrison's side. No way would she let her best friend face this alone.

Harrison produced the damning photo - the one Vincent had used to blackmail her. She held it high for all to see, her voice steady and strong.

"Yes, Vincent was my foster father. He's also a convicted child predator. Ten years ago, he was sentenced for molesting minors."

The room went deathly quiet as the horrifying truth sank in.

Harrison continued, unwavering. "After his release, he came for me again. First extorting 100 million, then drugging and kidnapping me from a nightclub. Later, he attempted to rape me in a cave."

She tapped a small device clipped to her collar, locking eyes with Vincent. "I've been recording everything. Every sick word, every threat - it's all here."

Vincent paled. She'd been wired this whole time? That scheming little—

Harrison stepped closer, though her burning gaze found Victoria. "I knew the moment you were released. You thought you'd trapped me? I've been waiting for you. Ten years wasn't enough. This time, I'll personally ensure you never see daylight again."