?Chapter 687:


    Javier was bragging to Matias about Elena gifting him a club, but he couldn’t help noticing Matias was fixated on his phone.


    Javier asked, “Hey, what’s got your attention? Didn’t you hear what I said? Are you jealous because Elena got me a club? Trust me, Elena is the best cousin ever, and you can’t change that—”


    “Javier, there’s a problem with Elena,” Matias interrupted, passing him the phone.


    Thinking Matias was just trying to distract him out of jealousy, Javier scoffed. “You’re just trying to trick me. I won’t fall for it.”


    Matias’s voice grew urgent. “I’m serious, Javier. Don’t believe me? Look for yourself!”


    “Alright, let’s see this ‘big problem’ you’re talking about…” As soon as Javier looked at the phone, his confident smile vanished.


    “What is this?” He grabbed the phone and zoomed in on the image. It showed Elena in apromising position with a man.


    Javier’s eyes bulged as he blurted out, “This has to be doctored! There’s no way Elena would be with this guy!”


    Worried Javier might damage his phone, Matias quickly snatched it back. “I’m not sure if it’s authentic, but this photo is circting everywhere. Javier, something’s definitely wrong with Elena…”


    Matias looked troubled as he spoke. “This might be beyond her control. Whether the photo is true or not, the consequences for a woman are severe. People will make assumptions…”


    He didn’t finish the sentence, but Javier understood. No matter how much Elena tried to exin, people with dirty minds would never listen. Frustration reced the smile on Javier’s face. He grabbed his phone and scolded the person who had shared the questionable photo of Elena in the group chat.


    However, his reaction only fueled the ridicule.


    “Javier, do you really still ignore Elena’s reckless side when she’s out of sight?”


    “Ever heard the phrase ‘no smoke without fire’? With her picture out there, there’s no use denying it. If she were as pure as she ims, why would such an image exist? In the end, it’s because she is promiscuous.”


    “It baffles me. Elena always portrayed such decency, yet here she is, secretly mingling with aplete stranger.”


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    “Her judgment in men is appalling. She could’ve chosen someone better than him.”


    “Maybe she prefers the nondescript—typical of someone from a humble background. It’s quite a joke.”


    “How disgraceful. If I were in her shoes, I’d avoid public appearances forever.”


    “The Harper family must be regretting their decision to reintegrate such a shameful member.”


    As Javier read the humiliatingments about Elena, rage surged within him. His fists clenched tightly as he muttered curses under his breath. Yet his attempts to silence the voices were futile. The more he defended her, the louder and more numerous the insults became.


    Seeing the situation escte, Matias quickly stepped in, holding Javier back. “Just ignore them, Javier. They’re senseless, spewing garbage. Engaging only fuels their excitement.”


    Despite understanding this, Javier struggled to contain his anger. Those idiots knew nothing! Elena was, without a doubt, the most remarkable woman he had ever met. Her talents ranged from medicine to design, and she was even a master at gaming. She excelled in every arena. The audacity of those nderers, thinking they could measure up to her, much less pass judgment, was infuriating!


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