His hand rubbed slow, comforting circles on her back, his voice low and steady as he spoke. "Chen Lin, listen to me. They can write whatever they want, twist the story however they please—but the truth will come out. It always does. And when it does, you'll clear your name, reclaim your reputation, and stand taller than ever before."
Chen Lin's breath hitched as she tried to steady herself, her grip on his shirt loosening slightly.
"I'll make sure of it," he continued, his voice firm with quiet intensity. "I'll do everything in my power to make that happen. Every lie they've spread, every whisper they've planted—I'll rip them apart one by one. And the people who did this to you, who dared to humiliate and destroy you like this… I'll make them pay."
His words carried a weight that made Chen Lin lift her head slightly, her tear-filled eyes meeting his.
