Sophia's eyes blazed with fury as she watched Ji-Hoon's press conference.
"Eric, destroy them," Sophia spat.
Eric nodded, a sinister grin spreading across his face.
Meanwhile, Ji-Hoon's team celebrated their bold move.
"We did it!" Ha-Young exclaimed.
Jae-Hyun's expression turned serious. "We're just getting started."
Yoon-Ah's voice trembled. "What if Sophia retaliates?"
Ji-Hoon's reassuring smile calmed her fears. "We're prepared."
The next day, Sophia's agency launched a vicious counterattack.
Defamatory articles and social media posts flooded the internet.
"Ji-Hoon's dark past exposed!" headlines screamed.
Ji-Hoon's eyes narrowed. "We need to fight back."
Ha-Young introduced a new ally: Lee-Hyun, a renowned lawyer.
"Lee-Hyun will help us sue Sophia's agency for defamation," Ha-Young explained.
Lee-Hyun's confident smile reassured the group.
As they strategized, a mysterious figure watched from the shadows.
"Ji-Hoon's determination impresses me," the figure thought.
The figure stepped forward, revealing a stunning woman: Kim-Hye.
"Hello, Ji-Hoon," Kim-Hye said, her voice sultry. "I'm here to help."
Ji-Hoon's instincts flared. "Who are you?"
Kim-Hye smiled. "A former victim of Sophia's agency. I have evidences.
As Ji-Hoon's team reviewed Kim-Hye's evidence, their confidence grew.
"This is the nail in Sophia's coffin," Jae-Hyun said.
Yoon-Ah's eyes sparkled. "We're finally taking her down."
Sophia's agency, however, refused to back down.
Eric orchestrated a shocking smear campaign.
"Ji-Hoon's team accused of fabricating evidence!" headlines shouted.
Ji-Hoon's eyes narrowed. "We need to take this to court."
Lee-Hyun nodded. "I'll file the lawsuit."
Kim-Hye's smile turned cold. "I'll make sure Sophia pays."
The battle lines were drawn.
As the lawsuit progressed, Ji-Hoon's team faced unexpected challenges.
"Your Honor, the defendants claim Ji-Hoon's team fabricated evidence," Sophia's lawyer said.
Lee-Hyun countered, "We have witnesses and documentation proving Sophia's agency's wrongdoing."
The judge scrutinized the evidence, his expression unreadable.
Meanwhile, Kim-Hye's past began to unravel.
"Kim-Hye, what drove you to seek revenge against Sophia?" Ji-Hoon asked.
Kim-Hye's eyes clouded. "Sophia destroyed my career, my reputation... my life."
Ji-Hoon's empathy stirred. "We'll make it right."
Yoon-Ah approached Kim-Hye. "I understand your pain. We're with you."
Kim-Hye's gaze softened. "Thank you, Yoon-Ah."
Ha-Young observed the exchange, her thoughts swirling.
"Ji-Hoon, we need to be cautious," Ha-Young said. "Kim-Hye's motives may not be entirely pure."
Ji-Hoon's brow furrowed. "What do you mean?"
Ha-Young hesitated. "I've discovered inconsistencies in Kim-Hye's story."
Ji-Hoon's trust wavered.