C18 A Big Gift.

Sonia Reed was met with a sea of mocking glances, but she paid them no mind.

She spared a brief look at Toby Fuller, kneeling on one knee, before turning her attention to Mrs. Aguilar. With a languid tone, she began, "Firstly, my apologies for the intrusion. Secondly, can anyone here vouch for the authenticity of that trending video? If you're looking to settle a score from five years ago, I assure you, you've got the wrong person."

Her gaze shifted to Khloe, who blanched and quickly took refuge behind Toby Fuller.

The crowd witnessed this and pointed fingers at Sonia.

"This woman has some nerve. She hit Khloe five years ago and dares to show up at the party?"

"Exactly, she's terrified Miss Aguilar. She's crossed the line."

Seeing her daughter frightened, Mrs. Aguilar had no patience for Sonia's excuses. "If you claim you're innocent, then go explain yourself to the police."

Just as Mrs. Aguilar reached for her phone, Toby Fuller intervened.

After a tense silence, Toby finally spoke, "Sonia Reed, you shouldn't be here."

Was he trying to intimidate her?

Yet, Sonia was still smiling. Arching an eyebrow, she retorted with a hint of irony, "And where should I go? Mr. Fuller, we were married for five years. You may not have treated me well, but I've done nothing to betray you. Did you post that fake video online to ruin me?"

Toby's grip tightened on the box he held.

Assistant Benson moved to speak on Toby's behalf, but was stopped with a gesture.

Toby's gaze bore into her, "Khloe won't press charges. You don't need to go to these lengths."

Sonia laughed as if she'd heard the funniest thing, "You're joking, right?"

She swept her eyes over the assembly and settled into a chair with ease. "Ryan, why don't you show everyone the gift I brought for Miss Aguilar?"

To the astonishment of all present, Ryan Dwyer cast the video from the projector onto the wall screen, revealing a very different scene from the one that had gone viral.

At that moment, Leon Aguilar spoke up, his eyes dark with suspicion. "Miss Reed, how can you prove your video is genuine? With today's technology, anything can be fabricated."

Sonia had anticipated this. She gave Ryan a nod.

Ryan made a call, and soon, a figure emerged from a car parked outside. The newcomer was recognized by many – a renowned computer scientist from City A.

His testimony carried weight.

"I can attest that Miss Reed's video is the real deal, while the one on the internet has been doctored."

The room buzzed with the revelation, and Toby Fuller's expression was priceless.

He glowered, "Sonia Reed, have you had your fun?"

Connor scoffed, "Toby Fuller, you're the real victim here, fooled like a fool. Forget the video for a moment. If you'd just check with the original investigators of the accident, you'd see the truth."

Toby's icy gaze settled on Khloe, a storm brewing behind his eyes.

Khloe was in a panic.

She hadn't expected Sonia to come armed with proof.

She stammered, her eyes wide with fear, "I didn't deceive you, Toby, please listen to me..."

Her pleas were feeble against the stark reality before them.

Connor couldn't help but feel vindicated witnessing the scene. "Toby, there's something else you might not know. Throughout the years Khloe was comatose, Sonia consistently donated blood to her. If she had meant to harm Khloe, why would she keep giving blood? She did it for you. And yet, you pride yourself on being astute, but you're blind to what's right in front of you!"