Chapter 16 - Damian Tried to Ruin Her Name
Three months after Chloe left, Damian posted a statement on The Hearth’s social accounts.
My wife is suffering from serious personal issues and has made false allegations against me and my staff. We ask for privacy while we protect our employees and business.
No name, but everyone knew.
Susan sent demand regarding false statements.
Damian escalated.
He told one local food blogger Chloe stole client information and sabotaged reservations.
The blogger contacted Chloe for comment.
We gave none.
Then The Hearth’s reservation system audit showed no sabotage.
Damian’s own manager had disabled online bookings temporarily after a payment dispute with software vendor.
The smear collapsed quietly.
That was better than public feud.
The restaurant’s reputation declined anyway.
Not because Chloe posted.
Because court filings became public and several employees left.
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Damian had always depended on image.
Now he could not control every room.
