“No. You did it entirely for your own vanity,” Zachary clarified.

Easton took the microphone. “Our legal team has already delivered these files to the authorities, and the Bartlett Group is cutting all business ties with these entities.”

Prominent guests immediately began backing away from Ava, checking their phones and firing off whispered text messages. Within minutes, Ava’s entire social empire was crumbling through digital gossip.

“Are you all judging me? Half the people in this room have done far worse!” Ava shrieked desperately.

Nobody answered, because nobody wanted to destroy their own reputation by defending her.

“Mrs. Covington, you invited me to show everyone how worthless I was,” Lisa said softly. “Now they see exactly who you are.”