# Chapter 58: Slander: A Mother's Deception and a Daughter's Defiance
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 58: Slander of "My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire Reviews" — a chapter that will leave you breathless with its shocking revelations, ruthless betrayals, and a daughter who refuses to bow down to the very woman who brought her into this world.
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The conference room fell into a tense, suffocating silence the moment Samuel's name echoed through the hall. Isla turned to Jake, her voice a trembling whisper that betrayed her unease. "Jake, it was obvious from the last gathering that Samuel and Keira have an unusual relationship. Has he come here to put in a good word for Keira and plead for Horton Group to take it easy on her?"
Jake's jaw tightened like a steel trap. His eyes narrowed as he addressed the person outside the door, his voice carrying an authority he barely managed to maintain. "Please lead Mr. Morgan to the research room. I'll meet him once we have finished dealing with the current situation."
The reply came swift. "Alright."
But just as Jake prepared to leave, a deep, commanding voice cut through the room like a blade. "Let him in."
Every head turned toward the source. Lewis, seated in the inquisitor's seat, had spoken. His expression was unreadable, those deep black eyes revealing nothing of the storm brewing behind them.
Jake hurriedly interjected, his voice laced with panic. "Uncle, Samuel is Dr. South's assistant. I don't want to make a scene about this situation as we may potentially concern Dr. South. It would be better if we didn't let Samuel in."
Keira raised an eyebrow. She hadn't considered this possibility. She had overlooked the fact that Samuel might be barred from entering this meeting room. But she wasn't worried. As long as she revealed her true identity, they would have to summon Samuel to confront her. After all, Samuel was the only one present who had seen Dr. South in person.
As Keira pondered her strategy, Lewis spoke again, his voice calm and unyielding. "Samuel is here at my invitation."
Keira was perplexed. She looked over in surprise, but Lewis remained as composed as ever. If she didn't know the truth, she would genuinely believe Samuel was invited by him. Lewis glanced at Tom, who instantly understood his intention and quickly headed out.
Tom couldn't resist shooting Keira a look as he left. *She's a real femme fatale! The boss is now shielding this dangerous woman.* Tom could only hope that Samuel would put up a good enough performance to stun this group and not cause Lewis to be clouded by sentiment, getting a bad reputation for condoning deceit in the process.
Soon, Samuel followed Tom into the room. He traveled light, with just a suitcase in hand, clearly having rushed here right after landing. Upon entering, his gaze landed on Keira. He cleared his throat. "There was a bit of traffic on the way, so I was delayed."
Keira simply nodded in acknowledgment.
Tom, realizing they were still exchanging pleasantries, hurriedly interjected. "Mr. Morgan, are you here to attest to everyone that it was you who supplied Miss Keira with Dr. South's proposal?"
If Samuel admitted to this, the matter would be resolved. The evidence provided by Poppy wasn't direct proof. If Lewis really wanted, he could just retain the person involved. It would even seem quite reasonable.
Just as Tom entertained these thoughts, he heard Samuel exclaiming in surprise. "No, not at all! Why would I share Dr. South's design proposal with others?"
Tom was dumbfounded. Astonished, he stared at Samuel, silently cursing in his mind. *This utterly faithless man! Did he rush all the way here just to disassociate himself from Keira?!* This enraged Tom so much he was shaking all over. Unsurprisingly, one couldn't rely on a womanizer.
Everyone else in the room let out a collective sigh of relief. The moment Samuel entered, Isla's heart pounded fearfully in her chest, but she relaxed at Samuel's unexpected refusal.
Jake spoke up, his voice smooth and sycophantic. "Mr. Morgan, did you come here today because you heard about the theft of Dr. South's proposal, and you wanted to attend the hearing? Don't worry. We at Horton Group will undoubtedly make it right for Dr. South!"
At hearing this, a sly smile spread across Samuel's face. "Yes, you must clear my boss's name!"
Having said that, Samuel swaggered toward the jurors' bench and plopped down next to the vice-chancellor of Oceanion University. In a split second when no one was watching, he winked at Keira.
Keira was speechless.
The vice-chancellor, eager to curry favor, engaged Samuel in conversation. "Mr. Morgan, we've long known of your reputation. Our university has always wanted to invite Dr. South to be a tutor. I wonder if you could convey our sincere invitation?"
Samuel sighed dramatically. "Well, it all depends on how today's incident is handled..."
The vice-chancellor was taken aback. The dean quickly added, "Don't worry. We won't shelter the student who stole Dr. South's proposal. She'll definitely be expelled!"
The vice-chancellor tightened his jaw, increasingly displeased. Even if Horton Group accused Keira of stealing the proposal, whether to expel the student would have to be decided by the university through a meeting. How could they make such a commitment on the spot? It felt as if they were trying to suck up to someone. Totally disgraceful.
Samuel's eyes grew colder, his words betraying visible mockery. "Expulsion? As a school, shouldn't you protect your students to the best of your ability? How come you are so quick to wash your hands off the situation?"
The dean felt rebuked. "It's because Keira made too big a mistake..."
"Oh, and what mistake is that?"
"She stole Dr. South's proposal..."
Samuel retorted sharply. "Is there any proof?"
The dean pointed at Poppy. "She's Keira's mother. She admitted to it herself. Furthermore, the CCTV footage clearly shows her stealing the proposal from Miss Isla's computer..."
"Indeed? Is that what Miss Isla is saying?"
Isla, who had been trying to minimize her involvement in this situation, had no choice but to step forward as Samuel mentioned her. "Yes, that's correct." She then looked toward Poppy. "Aunt Hill, this is Dr. South's Assistant. If Dr. South doesn't pursue this matter, I don't think Horton Group will either..."
Upon hearing this, Poppy seemed to understand something. She immediately rushed over to Samuel, knelt, and started to kowtow. "Mr. Morgan, please forgive Keira. I assure you she didn't do it deliberately..."
Jake tried to intervene. "Please don't..."
But Poppy continued to sob. "For the sake of Keira, I'll do anything. I'm willing to kowtow, and I won't stop until you forgive her. Keira, please admit your mistake. I'm begging you!"
"You'll do anything?"
Finally, Keira spoke. Her voice was soft, slow, and calm—a stark contrast to the chaos around her. "As long as you stop tarnishing my reputation, I'll be forever grateful."
On hearing this, Poppy choked and started crying more fiercely. "Keira, I'm tarnishing you? It's just that I couldn't hide it anymore!"
Jake also snapped. "Keira, how can you be so stubborn?"
The dean of Oceanion University chimed in. "Keira, watch your mouth! How can you accuse your mother of tarnishing you? You're so reckless with your words!" Having vented his feelings, he turned to Samuel as if to prove he was right. "Mr. Morgan, did you see? This girl lies without batting an eye. And this isn't the first time. She often skips classes, leaves classes early, and is often reported as not returning to her dorm at night. It's only right that we expel her!"
"Is that so?" Samuel scoffed, his voice dripping with contempt. "But to my knowledge, Dr. South didn't give the proposal to Miss Isla! How did this kind and innocent mother manage to steal it?"
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter is a masterclass in tension and dramatic irony. Watching Poppy grovel and kowtow while Keira stands there with a dignity that should make her mother ashamed is both infuriating and exhilarating. Samuel's act of denial is brilliant—he's playing a dangerous game, but we know he's on Keira's side. The dean's sycophantic behavior and the vice-chancellor's discomfort are deliciously written. But the true highlight is Keira's devastating calm. When she says, "As long as you stop tarnishing my reputation, I'll be forever grateful," it cuts deeper than any scream. The question remains: what does Samuel really have up his sleeve?
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
Samuel is about to drop a bombshell. He's denied giving Keira the proposal, but he's also revealed that Dr. South never gave it to Isla. The logical conclusion? The proposal was stolen from Dr. South himself—or someone else entirely. I predict Samuel will produce the real Dr. South's signature or a witness that shatters Poppy's entire narrative. And Keira? She's about to step out of the shadows and reveal her hand. The mother-daughter confrontation is going to be explosive.
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