Chapter 300: Sienna Does What She Wants

Sienna moved with lightning speed. Her lips met his in a sudden, electrifying contact. Lucas jolted at the unexpected softness. His eyes narrowed instinctively. Just as he began to savor the moment, she pulled away. She straightened in her seat, composing herself.

“Time’s up,” she stated calmly.

Had three seconds truly passed so quickly? Lucas didn’t dwell on the brevity. He slowly licked his lips, a faint smile forming. This marked the first time Sienna initiated a kiss. It satisfied him for now; more opportunities would arise. Sienna noticed his smirk, that familiar seductive expression. Her heart raced uncontrollably. She felt a flush of embarrassment at her boldness. Reflecting on it, the kiss felt excessively forward. What exactly defined their relationship now? Sensing the awkward shift in atmosphere, she reached for her phone. She intended to browse Summit Media news.

Instead, her name dominated the trending section. A post titled [Sienna: The Divine Leader!] ranked third nationwide. She tapped to view the full content.

[Sienna rescued Summit Media with her brilliance. She uncovered the truth and presented evidence in their defense. Who wouldn’t want a leader like Sienna?]

The comments section erupted with mixed reactions.

[CEO Bennett is incredible! I need a leader like her!]

[How do I get assigned under her leadership? Sign me up!]

[Am I the only one concerned here? Sienna accessed someone’s call history through Apex Communications! She holds no investigative authority or Vertex affiliation. What right did she have?]

[So wealth grants unlimited power now?]

[This implies she can freely access anyone’s private calls!]

[Vertex’s security team is incompetent! They trade customer privacy for money?]

[Admittedly, Sienna is powerful and capable, but she owes us an explanation!]

[Vertex must also provide answers!]

The discourse shifted from praise to intense criticism. Privacy concerns dominated the conversation. Numerous netizens flooded Sienna’s feed, demanding justification. Sienna frowned. The situation had initially progressed smoothly. How did it devolve into chaos? Discussions should have remained focused on Summit Media’s vindication. Instead, attention diverted to her actions, accompanied by harsh accusations. Clearly, someone manipulated the narrative. But who?

Meanwhile, at the Duval estate…

Valerie reclined in her private salon. Her chief beautician administered a full-body treatment. Cassandra entered the room. “Valerie, the narrative is set. Titan Systems users will receive notifications shortly. Soon, everyone will know how Sienna abused her wealth for misconduct!” A mocking smirk spread across Valerie’s lips. Her expression radiated arrogance and vengeance. What made Sienna believe she could compete? Sienna would pay for terrifying her with those pythons! Public disdain for wealthy individuals misusing power ran deep. Involving user privacy could escalate into criminal charges! With minimal effort, Valerie could land Sienna in jail!

Hah! Sienna should have recognized her inferiority!

That same day, Titan Systems users received another system notification.

Headlines previously covering Aurora and Grant now shifted. By evening, they screamed: [Sienna Does Whatever She Wants!] Although Sienna retained supporters, furious keyboard warriors controlled the narrative. The situation descended into utter chaos.