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
The Layne family was unnerved by the loss of Ninemyth Entertainment as a promotional tool. Even the rarely-seen former patriarch, Samuel Layne, intervened. "Sever ties with some distant relatives from now on."Without the Layne family's support, Karen's fate was sealed.Lucas' involvement in the Southbury case thrust him into the spotlight, altering the course of events in Janovin.Samuel sat in the study, his gaze hazy as he addressed those below him. "What did I say before? Don't let Lucas achieve anything in Southbury. Did you pretend not to hear it?" "Dad, I—"Samuel raised his hand to cut him off. "We can't lose our opportunities in Southbury. Losing Ninemyth Entertainment is nothing much, but Lucas can't have any more achievements. This is what Mr. Hammond wants.""Dad, don't worry. It was just an accident this time."Samuel squinted at the livestream on his phone. "Investigate the girl beside Georgina. It's a bit unusual how lucky she got. If she's trouble, get rid of he
Karen, who was in the detention centre, waited for her family to rescue her. She stared longingly at the prison gate. It was only after her case was adjudicated that Marshall was allowed a supervised visit. It was impossible to save Karen; even Marshall found it difficult to ensure he wouldn't get jailed.However, Karen refused to see the gravity of the situation. She grabbed the iron bars and shouted desperately, "Marshall, you must find me the best lawyer. I refuse to accept this!"Exhaustion etched lines on Marshall's face as he urged her to calm down.Karen remained stubborn. "How can I calm down? I'm the one facing imprisonment!"Marshall lowered his voice. "What do you want, then? The newly-appointed secretary-general is among those arrested!"The news devastated Karen. "Report that your mother caused someone's death. It's the truth, after all!"Marshall desperately wanted to silence her. "Stop talking."Karen sneered. "Why should I stop talking? Even if I've lost, tha
Aria stood underneath the streetlamp, wearing a black jacket that accentuated her long legs and lean waist. "He can still consider it. We won't force them."Harry burst out into laughter. "He can only choose between going to jail and getting bankrupt. You're the best!"Aria grinned slowly. "He deserves it. I gave him a chance."Marshall couldn't blame anyone but himself for not taking the opportunity when it was offered. He had caused trouble multiple times and even got Georgina involved. Aria was never the type to forgive and forget.Marshall was lucky to be part of the Kent family; otherwise, he would have been among those jailed.Marshall turned to Georgina for help. Just like before, he knelt down and cried, thinking she would save him. However, Heartbound Hall didn't even open its doors this time.Georgina sat in the backyard, gently stroking the bracelet left behind by her husband, Kingsley Kent. "Kingsley, our son has been incompetent since he was young. You told me to g
Thus, Agnes had to respect Lily. "Dorothy, it's all thanks to you."Dorothy patted Lily's hand fondly. "I'm pretty fated with her. On the way here, she was incredibly humble, insisting she shouldn't treat anyone until she graduates. But it's obvious she's very outstanding!"Lily couldn't bring herself to admit that it was pure luck. When Yonah suffered a sudden attack, Dorothy declared Lily could save him. Put on the spot, Lily couldn't say no. Thankfully, she had the medical book she had stolen from the Kent family. Lily recalled Karen mentioning that Georgina was talented in healing people. Thus, Lily believed that the medical book contained valuable knowledge. Plus, considering the book's evident age, she decided to follow its instructions. Although the book's messy handwriting was hard to decipher, she roughly followed the acupuncture instructions. Unexpectedly, Yonah woke up after she administered the two needles.The Wagner family was one of the Big Four Families with co