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Chapter 161

Chapter 158 Don’t Humiliate Yourself
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Evan had yet to respond when Yaron had already stood up, his face filled with distress. “Sierra, don’t be like this. I know you hold a grudge against me, but this isn’t something to joke about.”
He deliberately left his words vague, and as expected, it immediately sparked speculation. Not only were the reporters guessing, but the viewers watching the live broadcast were also abuzz with discussion.
“What’s going on here? Why do I feel like there’s some drama unfolding? Can someone explain?”
“Yeah, why does it sound like there’s something between Dr. Tucker and Sierra?”
I’m from Northwind University. I can confirm. Everyone at Northwind knew that Sierra used to likeYaron, but heneverliked her. He was into her sister.”
“So, is this a case of love turning into hate? A desperate attempt to get attention?”
“No way. How does she even dare? She actually went this far!”
I just want to know, does my idol know about this? Does Mr. Yeager know what kind of person his girlfriend is?”
“Who is Mr. Yeager?”
“You don’t know Mr. Yeager?! Here’s his pictures.”
“Oh my! This is insane! But seriously, if shehasMr. Yeager, why would she even look at Dr. Tucker? No offense to Dr. Tucker, but you get what I mean.”
“Yeah, we get it! Honestly, after seeing Mr. Yeager, no other man even registers anymore, not even the three Xander brothers!”
“Same here!”
The online discussion had completely derailed, though no one knew just how far it had gone. Meanwhile, the atmosphere at the event was thick with gossip.
Sierra watched Yaron’s performance coldly. “Stop speaking in half–truths, as if there’s something between us. Sorry, but to me, you’re nothing more than a random passerby. Please don’t insert yourself into my story. I’m not targeting anyone today. I’m just here to seek justice for myself.”
“What do you mean? What justice?”Evancouldn’t help but ask.
Sierra glanced at him; Good question! What justice? I just want to know why my research, my ideas,suddenly became yours! Mr. Evan, tell me, should I not demand justice forthat?”
Her words sent shockwaves through the room. Both the live audience and online viewers erupted.
“Did Ihearthat right? Is something wrong with my ears?”
“Wait, is this really happening? I thought she was just accusing Evan of plagiarism in general, but she’s saying he stole her
work?”
“This is ridiculous! Sure, she gained some fans recently and showed she has someskills, but how could she possibly come up with such groundbreaking research?”
“Exactly! EvenYaron, a PhD candidate, is just anassistant. Only a genius like Evan could have accomplished this!”
The internet was in chaos, and the venue was just as lively. All eyes turned to Sierra, first in shock, then in doubt.
Evan froze for a moment before speaking in disbelief. “Sierra,are you insane?”
He knew she resented them, but to go
o this far and falsely accuse him was beyond irrational.
“Sierra, let’s handle family matters in private. Don’t make a scene,” Bradley interjected.
He was genuinely worried for Sierra. This was a live broadcast, and causing a commotion would only backfire on her.
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Chapter 158 Don’t Humiliate Yourself
Public opinion online was terrifying. There was no way a single woman could withstand it.
With that in mind, Bradley quickly stepped forward, trying to pull Sierra aside. “Listen to me. Don’t humiliate yourself.”
Sierra avoided his grasp. I’m not the one humiliating myself. You are.”
Then, she looked toward Yaron on stage. Yaron, do you have nothing to say?”
Yaronwaspanicking inside, but he didn’t show it. Instead, he put on a pained expression. “Sierra, stop this. Can’t we talk about this privately? You’re putting us all in a difficultposition.”
At that moment, Franklin and Eleanor also stepped forward. Denise, struggling to stand, paledasshe spoke. “Sierra, I know you blame me for taking everything from you, but you can’t keep making mistakes! Hate me, resent me, do whatever you want to me, but Evan and the othershavenever wronged yo
Please,stop.
Her words immediately won over a wave of sympathy.
As Sierra gained attention, her past with the Xander family had also been dug up. No one knew where she had come from, but compared to the quiet and supposedly scandal–ridden Sierra, Denise was clearly the more likable one.