His Genius Wife Is A Superstar Chapter 1682: Girl Abante’s Downfall (Part II)

A reporter presented herself to the camera, microphone in hand. The setting behind her resembled an office lobby filled with former celebrities who had previously accused Girl Abante of wrongdoing.

"We are broadcasting live from the courthouse. Nineteen individuals have arrived to initiate formal legal proceedings—fifteen of them are retired celebrities, while the remaining four consist of former directors, production staff, and personal assistants. This collective group is pursuing a lawsuit against the talk show host and producer, Girl Abante, alongside their legal team."

"Legal representatives indicate that an even greater number of people plan to join this litigation in the near future. Additional plaintiffs are currently traveling to the capital from different regions of the country, and some are even returning from overseas. Many of these victims were forced to retreat to distant regions in disgrace after Girl Abante allegedly dismantled their professional careers."

"Girl Abante now faces a significant class-action suit, compounded by several individual filings. Our news crew has attempted to secure a comment from Ms. Abante, but we have received no reply. We will continue to bring you the latest developments on this case."

Following the conclusion of the showbiz segment on the morning news, Iris and her entourage remained utterly shocked—with one notable exception: Jin Liwei.

He displayed no surprise at all.

This was the very project he had been orchestrating two nights ago. He had collaborated with his two AI cat children and Lu Zihao, also known as Nikolai, to unearth damning evidence against Girl Abante.

Digital hacking possessed inherent limitations. In a society bogged down by excessive bureaucracy, the vast majority of official records remained in physical paper format. Only a sliver of information was stored electronically, rendering simple hacking efforts insufficient.

Actual human presence was required to conduct a thorough investigation.

Bacon had concluded early on that both he and ShaWn were unable to dig deeper than the original dossier compiled by Ketchup. Consequently, the black AI cat had sought assistance from his Uncle Zihao.

Lu Zihao handpicked a select group of subordinates to lead the task, choosing men who had previously been notorious mercenaries within the Southeast Asian theater.

These operatives wasted no time deploying to the Philippines, but not before leveraging their professional network for assistance. Enticed by a generous commission, their former associates began gathering intelligence even before they touched down.

By the time they reached the Philippines, their contacts had already secured a substantial mountain of incriminating evidence, which was immediately transmitted to Bacon and ShaWn.

That was when Jin Liwei initiated his plan.

He requested that Ketchup generate a list of the most prestigious law firms in the Philippines, specifically those known for representing high-profile public figures.

His reasoning? Such firms possessed an innate flair for the dramatic.

Recruiting them ensured the case would dominate national headlines, effectively transforming the scandal into a public reckoning that would mirror the same tactics Girl Abante had used to systematically destroy the careers of others for years.

Once a firm was selected from Ketchup’s curated list, he delegated the actual hiring process to White Tigress International Virtual Assistants Services. By doing so, he maintained his anonymity and left minimal traces behind.

Ketchup assigned the most competent Filipino virtual assistant in her company to serve as her father’s proxy. The assistant reached out to the chosen law firm, formally retaining them to represent the victims in their battle against Girl Abante.

By that stage, Lu Zihao’s team had already successfully rallied Girl Abante’s past victims.

The majority of these individuals leaped at the chance to cooperate. With a platform finally provided to expose the tyranny they had suffered, they had absolutely no intention of backing down.

Life after their professional downfall had been a living nightmare, leaving their reputations in ruins.

They felt they had nothing left to lose by pursuing justice, especially now that they were promised both security and compensation for their willingness to fight, provided they engaged the battle both in the courtroom and in the media.

Their mission was straightforward: dismantle Girl Abante’s reputation with the same cold precision she had once used on them.

They were more than eager to comply, having patiently awaited such an opportunity for a very long time.

Returning to the present, Jin Liwei let out a breath of satisfaction.

He had fulfilled his part in protecting his wife.

Per his previous agreement with his brother-in-law Nikolai, Jin Liwei would oversee the protection of their wife and family in the "light," while Nikolai would operate strictly within the "shadows."

The ambient chatter of the others broke his concentration.

"This is absolutely heinous!" Dom cried out, his face twisted in genuine rage after hearing the testimonies. "I used to look up to Girl Abante because I believed she was a symbol of strength and independence. It turns out she’s nothing more than a villainess! Those poor souls! My tender heart is simply breaking for them!"

"Accepting her invitation for that interview was clearly a major error in judgment," Iris remarked with a heavy sigh. "I never assumed she was a saint, but I did expect her to handle her professional duties as one of the country's most prominent talk show hosts. Given the current scandal, I doubt my interview will even air. I feel as though I wasted two precious hours."

She offered a nonchalant shrug. "Whatever. After witnessing her blatant rudeness, I have no desire to associate with her anyway. My time is far too valuable, so let us consider those lost hours a donation to the dogs."

She took a sip of her tea. "I truly feel for her victims. As a celebrity who has dealt with a tarnished reputation myself, I understand how grueling it is to rebuild a clean public image. It requires meticulous planning and flawless execution—but everything can be ruined in seconds. I was fortunate enough to have the capital required to reinvent myself; many of these victims were not so lucky once she destroyed their careers."

Dom and the styling team nodded in solemn agreement. They debated the details of the scandal for a few more moments until it was time for Iris to change her attire.

Jin Liwei followed her into the bedroom.

"Did my brother and Bacon orchestrate all of this?" Iris asked directly.

He paused for a heartbeat before sighing. His wife was far too perceptive.

"Partially," he replied, keeping his tone light, as if the entire scenario were a trivial matter.

She narrowed her eyes at him. "And you? You were involved as well, weren't you? You hired the lawyers for them."

He offered a brief nod.

It was always safer to tell the total truth when facing her interrogation. Deception rarely ended well with her, and he certainly wasn't going to press his luck.

Ultimately, he came clean about his alliance with her brother and their AI cat children.

She pursed her lips thoughtfully. "I knew it. Girl Abante’s schemes have stayed hidden for years, yet immediately after she attempted to target me, her world suddenly began to collapse."