Chapter 233

At X Corp.

Cedric scrolled through the news on his computer, his deep eyes focused intently on the screen. He smirked slightly as he noted the increasing attention the news was receiving.

Perplexed, Evander asked, "Mr. Carlson, knowing yesterday's incident at the Crimson Bar with Valerie was a setup, why did you still..."

The previous night, Cedric had visited the Crimson Bar and found himself in what appeared to be a carefully arranged encounter with Valerie. Despite it being a trap, Cedric had willingly played along.

Now, this news story had exploded in popularity, overshadowing previous reports about Sophie. Evander wondered, "Was Mr. Carlson doing this for...?"

Cedric remained silent, his lips curling slightly in contentment. He was fully aware it was a setup, but to him, it was a welcome one.

'As long as she's happy, another scandal doesn't matter to me,' he thought. 'Five years ago, my scandals were headline news every day.'

"Are the journalists still downstairs?"

"Yes, t