Chapter 11 - The Media Storm
Outside the hospital, reporters camped out day and night, desperate for an exclusive interview with the billionaire who had dumped his bride at the altar to protect a mud-stained teenager. The story dominated headlines across the nation, labeled as the "Clover Bracelet Scandal."
Senator Montgomery’s legal team attempted to launch a smear campaign against Lily, claiming she was an illegitimate extortionist, but Ethan’s public relations firm responded swiftly. They released the full medical records from the St. Jude Sanatorium, along with the official coroner's report, exposing the systemic neglect and corruption that had led to Maya's death.
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The public backlash against the Montgomery family was immediate and severe. Political allies abandoned the Senator, his corporate backing collapsed overnight, and federal prosecutors added human trafficking and corporate fraud charges to his growing indictment.
Through it all, Ethan remained at the hospital every day, shielding Lily from the media circus and ensuring that every legal protection was put in place to secure her future and the baby’s safety.
