Rejected By My Mate; Claimed By Lycan Quadruplets Chapter 408

The news spread like wildfire, dominating every media outlet, news channel, and social platform. It was a scandal unlike anything the city had ever seen.

The man the world had known as Thomas Winters was not Thomas at all.

Every major newspaper, every television station, and every online gossip site ran with the same shocking headline:

Philip Winters—Imposter Billionaire!

Not the Real Thomas Winters!

Billionaire Steve Jacob is Actually Thomas Winters!

The revelation shook the entire business world. For years, the Winters family had been seen as one of the most powerful and influential families in the country.

But now? Now, the truth had shattered their reputation in ways no one could have ever imagined.

And Kate’s involvement? That only made it worse.

Reports detailed her role in the conspiracy—how she had aligned herself with Philip, how she had worked against Serena Winthrop, how she had helped orchestrate attacks on Serena and her daughter.

It was a complete disaster for her.

She had vanished.

No one knew where she was. Some speculated that she had fled the country. Others believed that Ryan had done something to get rid of her.

But the one thing that was certain—her name was tarnished beyond repair.

The media tore into her. The woman who had once been engaged to Ryan Winters was now nothing more than a disgraced socialite with a ruined reputation.

And Serena?

She sat in her office, watching the news in utter shock.

Beside her, Emma had a hand over her mouth, eyes wide as the news anchor spoke.

“This morning, billionaire businessman Steve Jacob held a press conference to reveal the truth behind the scandal that has rocked the Winters family. In a shocking twist, Steve Jacob is, in fact, the real Thomas Winters, who was believed to have died in a tragic accident years ago. The man who had been posing as Thomas was actually his disowned younger brother, Philip Winters, who orchestrated a plan to steal his identity. This revelation has stunned the business world, raising serious questions about the Winters Corporation and the legitimacy of their leadership over the past years.”

The screen switched to footage of the press conference.

Steve—or rather, Thomas— stood behind a podium, his expression unreadable as reporters bombarded him with questions. His voice was steady, controlled, but beneath it was a weight of years of betrayal.

“I understand that this revelation has shocked many,” he said.

“For years, I have had to watch as my own brother stole my life, my company, my family. But today, the truth is out. And more importantly, the people who were harmed in the process—people like Serena Winthrop—deserve justice.”

Serena’s breath hitched.

She couldn’t believe it.

Steve—the man who had saved her when she had nothing, the man who had given her the resources to build Rocky’s Design—was actually Ryan’s father.

Her chest tightened as memories flooded her mind. The day she walked into his office, desperate for a loan to start over. The way he had believed in her when no one else had. The guidance he had offered.

She had always wondered why he had taken such a strong interest in her success.

Now, it all made sense.

Emma turned to her, eyes still wide. “Serena… can you believe this?”

Serena swallowed hard, her hands trembling slightly. “No,” she whispered. “I— I never would have imagined.”

Her mind reeled with the weight of it all.

Steve—Thomas—had been watching over her for years. He had helped her build everything she had today.

And she had never even known.

Emma shook her head in disbelief. “This is insane. The real Thomas Winters has been alive all this time? And backing you? And Ryan’s been his son this whole time? What kind of crazy plot twist is this?”

Serena exhaled shakily, rubbing her temples. “I don’t even know what to say. This changes… everything.”

Emma glanced back at the television, where the press conference was still being broadcast. Reporters were shouting over each other, throwing questions at Steve.

“How did Philip manage to take your place for so many years?”

“Will you be reclaiming your position at Winters Corporation?”

“What legal actions will be taken against Philip Winters?”

Steve raised a hand to silence the chaos. “All necessary actions are being handled by the authorities. As for Winters Corporation, the board will determine what happens next. But rest assured, justice will be served.”

The footage then cut to scenes outside the Winters Corporation building, where a massive crowd of reporters, former employees, and investors had gathered.

Some were angry, feeling betrayed by the years of deception, while others seemed relieved that the truth had finally come out.

Emma scrolled through her phone, her eyes widening. “Oh my God, Serena, you need to see this.” She turned the screen toward her. “Look at this.”

Serena leaned forward, her heart pounding as she read the headlines flooding the internet.

‘Rocky’s Design Proved Innocent! Investors Returning in Droves!’

‘Serena Winthrop Cleared of All Accusations—Her Business Thrives Again!’

‘Justice for Serena Winthrop and Her Daughter—Public Outrage Against Philip Winters and Kate!’

Serena’s lips parted as she kept reading. Email notifications were pouring in—messages from former investors, potential partners, even past clients who had cut ties with her when the scandal first broke.

Emma practically bounced in her seat. “This is huge! Everyone who left is coming back. Companies are reaching out, wanting to work with us again. Even the investors who turned their backs on us are apologizing!”

Serena could hardly believe it.

After months of struggling, of having her name dragged through the mud, of nearly losing everything she had worked so hard to build—

She was winning.

Her name had been cleared.

Her company was thriving again.

She looked up at Emma, her eyes filled with emotion. “We did it,” she whispered. “We actually did it.”

Emma grinned. “Damn right we did.”

Serena sat back, exhaling deeply as she let the realization sink in.

The hell she had endured—the attacks, the lies, the scandals—it was finally over.

She had fought for so long, clawed her way back from ruin, and now, finally, she could breathe.

She turned back to the screen, watching as Steve—Thomas—continued answering questions with the same calm authority he always had.

She knew there were still things to resolve.

She knew that Ryan was dealing with the weight of his own revelations.

But for now, for the first time in a long time, after so many struggles— she felt at peace.

She had survived.

And she had won. Her haters didn’t succeed in their plot.