92. The Gossip Spreads

After the arrest of Mrs. Rebecca and Courtney that day, as expected, the news quickly spread, dominating headlines across media outlets. Mr. George felt deeply embarrassed and simultaneously furious with the police, as he had specifically requested the matter be kept confidential.

"How can we silence the media, sir? We've tried to handle everything discreetly, but somehow, the press still managed to sniff it out," a police officer defensively explained when Mr. George confronted him about the leak.

Adding to the turmoil, many shareholders and large corporations began questioning the stability of Bagaskara Group, concerned about the impact of such a scandal. Mr. George feared the situation would harm the company's credibility.

"Papa, I was humiliated during the virtual gathering," said Mrs. Anna. "Because you didn’t let me attend in person, they kept asking about what happened between me and my sister-in-law. Honestly, they have no empathy!"

"Just leave that group, Mama. You ca