When Marshall saw police officers and Labor Bureau officials at his office, he nearly dropped the phone. He wondered what could have happened to bring them there. Trying to remain calm, Marshall walked forward. "Officers, you…"However, the police officers ignored him and flashed Karen their badges. "Are you Karen Layne?""Yes.""There's a case that requires your cooperation for an investigation. Please come with us."Karen thought they were referring to Aria's case. After all, Kreil did say someone would come looking for her as part of the procedure.Thus, Karen was not worried at all. She replied calmly, "Chief Thompson asked you guys to come over, right? Come and sit down. I'll get you some coffee. Thank you for all of your hard work. If it wasn't for you—"The police officer interjected with a straight face. "Let's talk about the case at the station. You have the right to remain silent."Only then did Karen realize that something was off. "Are you guys from Waterfront Poli
Karen had seen everything through the glass partition. Her head was in a mess. She could barely walk a straight line, only wanting to take a clearer look.However, the two police officers who brought her inside refused to let her look around. Instead, they brought her into another interrogation room. With a click, they secured her to the interrogation chair.Karen's face had turned pale. However, she remained resolute. "I want to see Chief Thompson."She knew what awaited her in the room. Thus, she continued, "If he doesn't show up, I won't say a word."To her surprise, the officers complied with her request. They exchanged glances with the surveillance camera as if waiting to receive instructions."That's an easy request. She wants to meet Chief Thompson, right? Let's bring him to her."Karen felt a sudden wave of fear when the door closed. Still, she reassured herself that everything would be fine as long as Kreil appeared. In the worst-case scenario, there was Jacob. He couldn
The lawyer was responsible for the Kent Corporation's business litigations. He only came over at Marshall's request to check on Karen. However, upon learning about the case, he immediately gave up. Politely bidding the police officers goodbye, he called his law firm to advise severing ties with Kent Corporation."It's not just a business conflict. This incident has the potential to ruin the entire Kent Corporation. Mrs. Kent provoked someone she shouldn't have, but I can't go into the details…"Usually, the stance of a law firm could predict what would happen next. It was just that nobody had caught onto it.Marshall remained oblivious to the urgency, focusing solely on taking control of the livestream.Before the Labor Bureau could complete its investigation, he hid in the washroom to call Georgina. His call was laced with thinly veiled threats. If Georgina continued refusing to sign the contract, he would ensure Aria paid the price."Mom, look at what the netizens are saying.
Solo had never seen Landon looking so furious before. The moment Landon answered the phone, his eyes held a chilling indifference.As Landon strode toward the car, the atmosphere around him seemed deadly.His hushed conversation remained a mystery, his words inaudible but the intensity palpable. Even from a distance, those trailing him shivered under his oppressive bearing.They silently questioned the events that had triggered this rare display of raw emotion from the usually stoic Landon. Landon was on the phone for more than 10 minutes. Nobody dared to get near him. They could sense his oppressive bearing even through the glass.After ending the call with Moderator 007, Landon dialed Frances' number.Frances was still at the police station. The more he investigated, the more furious he felt. When he saw Landon's incoming call, anxiety and guilt gnawed at him.Maintaining a polite tone, Landon got straight to the point. "I apologize for disturbing you, but I've learned some t
Frances understood what Landon meant—only professionals could turn such a large-scale public opinion around. Thus, Frances reached an understanding with Landon.Meanwhile, Moderator 007 got the confidence he needed at the headquarters of Shark. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, he bypassed Harley and directly consulted his superiors. They didn't dare to disagree; after all, this was an order from Landon.As time passed, the tide of negative comments online continued to swell, and Marshall remained convinced Georgina would cave and reach out to him. Numerous influential accounts manipulated public opinion, fueled by information left behind by Ninemyth Entertainment. Although these accounts likely weren't privy to the truth, they sought attention amid the buzz surrounding the issue.Many netizens commented on the issue. "Just wait and see. Shark will soon make a statement and freeze Heartbound Hall's livestream account.""This issue is way too serious. They have to addres
"Oh, my goodness! It looks like they're on Aria's side. Georgina, look at this headline!" Sarah exclaimed as she clicked on the webpage emotionally.Georgina immediately set her pen down and put on her reading glasses.It was an announcement from Shark. Concise yet impactful, it addressed the recent controversy surrounding Heartbound Hall."We have issued legal notices to all accounts involved in the defamatory statements regarding Heartbound Hall. Our company reserves the right to take legal action against any slander or defamation targeting Heartbound Hall. We operate within legal and regulatory frameworks, and we assure the public that our streamer did not violate any laws."These accusations stem solely from malicious reports propagated by comment-farming companies. We will pursue this matter to the fullest extent. Furthermore, on behalf of our CEO, we express our hope for a positive online environment that fosters healing for patients under the care of medical professionals."
"Regarding the unlawful detention by public officials, we will conduct a thorough investigation to give the public an explanation and clear Heartbound Hall's name."If the police had simply made a statement on their official website as they usually did, nobody would have noticed. However, Shark had issued a statement before the police did, sparking a significant commotion.Regardless of the nature of the comments, positive or negative, everyone awaited the official statement from the police. Consequently, there was a frenzy when the statement was finally released."Unlawful detention?""I mentioned earlier that the streamer had been wrongfully accused. I was watching the livestream at that time. What the police did was against protocol.""I apologize for criticizing the streamer earlier.""I don't understand why the auxiliary police officers would apprehend the streamer when it was against protocol.""It appears someone paid to falsely accuse the streamer and ensure she never re
Kent Corporation fell from grace overnight, and Marshall's carefully cultivated façade was shattered. Reporters swarmed Kent Corporation's entrance.Marshall escaped from the basement while hiding his face. He'd never felt such humiliation. He scurried into his car like a frightened mouse. As he scrolled through the damning online comments, the severity of the situation finally dawned on him.Reaching out to his connections proved futile. No one responded.Eventually, one of his cousins secretly told him, "What happened to your wife was Mr. Yaeger's idea."The mention of Frances' name sent Marshall reeling, his legs shaking uncontrollably. His phone clattered to the floor. Meanwhile, Karen sat in the interrogation room, her face drained of color. Blinded by their power and status, Marshall and Karen bullied ordinary people like Aria. They believed a simple push would force Aria, a mere "peasant" in their eyes, to abandon her livestream and flee Southbury.They never expected