“Hello everyone, I’m Finley, the attending physician involved in this incident. I called you here today to clarify the recent misuse of public resources.”

I raised an eyebrow, wondering if the pressure from public opinion and higher-ups had finally compelled Finley to take responsibility.

But then he said something that left me stunned.

“First, I apologize on behalf of my fiancée. I regret that she misused public resources with false information, leading to online harassment. I didn’t manage her properly and allowed her to act inappropriately. I’m very sorry.”

I widened my eyes in disbelief at the shutter clicks of the cameras capturing the moment. But it was his next statement that hit me like a punch to the gut.

“Natalia’s real intention was to extort money. This whole situation was orchestrated by her; it was all an act.”