"It's appalling. Does Lilah deny her actions solely because there's a lack of tangible evidence?"

“It seems so. To think she's a renowned designer. Imagine the shame she brings to our nation!"

“I'll support Xavier Jewelers from now on. Purchasing from Aurora Jewelers feels like having blood on my hands."

“I agree with the previous commenter. Only when Lilah is behind bars will I find some solace."

Netizens, self-proclaimed champions of justice, viciously targeted Lilah, but she remained poised.

Matthew tried to reason with Lilah, to coax her into showing some remorse, but she remained indifferent. His frustration was evident.

Regina had anticipated that Lilah's resolve would crumble, especially with Matthew's persistent efforts to wear her down. However, Lilah's mental fortitude took everyone by surprise. No reaction, no sign of breaking. Such resilience, Regina mused, was characteristic of wicked souls.

Still, Regina took some solace from the online comments. Even if Lilah refrained from confessing, the backlash might drive Aurora Jewelers into the ground. Without her business and reputation, Lilah would be diminished. And without Lilah's stature, Gerard would undoubtedly lose interest. Regina was confident that handling Lilah would be effortless then.

Glancing at the clock, Lilah noted it was almost time. She shot a message to Iker. "Do you really want the world to learn the truth?"

Iker, ever so conscious of his public image, was apprehensive. Even if the child wasn't his, he was keen on keeping the matter private.

Suddenly, a commanding voice boomed from the doorway. "Mom!"

Regina swiveled, laying eyes on Iker. “There you are, Iker. I'm setting things right for you-ensuring this woman confesses and faces her actions."

Matthew, upon seeing Iker, was consumed with guilt. How did it come to this? The Phillips family was indebted to the Lewis lineage. Or was it just Lilah? How had he fathered someone like her?

However, Iker's stern expression conveyed a different sentiment.

"This situation isn't Lilah's doing. There's no conclusive evidence.

We need to let it go. Let's leave."

His words stunned everyone in the room.

Regina, gathering herself after the initial shock, regarded Iker with incredulity. "Iker, what are you talking about? She killed your child!

How can you not care at all?"

She began to suspect if Iker had succumbed to Lilah's charms.

Iker's countenance was grave. "You should stay out of this. If the police haven't charged Lilah, it signifies her innocence. Perhaps Adaline lost her footing?"

"You can't be serious. Adaline wouldn't be so careless!" Convinced that Lilah had ensnared her son, Regina whispered with a steely edge, “Have you lost your senses, Iker? Lilah's entangled with Gerard. Are you still harboring delusions about her?"

"Certainly not. Listen, we need to leave. If we continue, we'll be the ones facing embarrassment." Iker rubbed his temples, the weight of the situation pressing on him. He wanted to keep the truth buried.

Regina, although hesitant, deferred to her son's wishes. “Alright, let's leave this place," she agreed.