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The effect of the scandal had worsened to a point where it had become terrifying. Insults, curses, and snide remarks filled the Internet, all of them directed at Austin. The scourge of public outrage overwhelmed him, as though the world was collapsing on top of him, and he had nowhere to run or to turn to. The netizens scoured every bit of information they could about him. Everything about Austin was now shared online. The only thing they missed was his identity as the Campbell family's successor. There was a record of his lifetime achievements, the horrible memory of his married life in the past, and how he suddenly rose to power. They even dug out the part about his three-year marriage with Nancy. Some details about the Welch family and Harvey were all shared online. In the eyes of the public, Austin had become a "wolf in sheep's skin". The people's rage couldn't be put out. No one cared if the scandal was true or not. Under the influence of those with ill intentions an
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Austin stiffened. He was stunned to hear Cecily's voice.His head snapped in the direction of the voice only to see a tired Cecily standing at the top of the stairs. His heart ached for her. Three days had passed since the scandal started. He couldn't sleep, but neither could she. He wasn't the person who had it the worst—it was Cecily. The harm it did her was double what he had to endure. "It's fine, Cecily. I can handle it," Austin told her, his voice strained from the remorse within him. "I'll give you an explanation later on." "I don't need one." Cecily's anguished gaze had a sliver of lonesome in them as she made her way downstairs. "You're my husband. I should always have your back." Austin's eyes stung as he watched her slim and solemn figure walk down the stairs. How much pain had she swallowed and suppressed before she mustered enough courage to say those words? Slap! Austin hit himself across the face. It happened so suddenly. Ezra's grim expression shifted
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The video call with Vincent and Jennie lasted for quite some time. With Jennie's help—and thanks to professionalism and experience in the entertainment industry, they managed to form an outline of a plan. Vincent, who'd always been an uncanny person, contributed greatly to the plan too. Austin believed that they'd finally see some progress after being shrouded in the shadows of public outrage for so long. "Fiona, ruining my reputation was fine, but you tried to ruin my marriage," Austin seethed, his eyes sharp and his voice dangerously low as he muttered to himself. "You hurt Cecily. I'll make sure you pay for it!" Just then, he heard Ezra call out from behind him. "Austin!" Austin turned around to see Ezra staring intently at the phone in his hands, his face flushed, and his eyes wide with shock. "Log in to Twitter and see for yourself!" It was not every day you get to see Ezra in such a disquieted state. He added, "Mrs. Campbell tried her best to help you!" His words se
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Austin didn't even explain himself to Cecily, yet she chose to believe him wholeheartedly. By standing up for him, she risked being insulted and cursed by everyone. Her actions warmed his heart. Not only was he touched, but he was also immensely remorseful toward her. A shadow crept across his face, and his resolve hardened. No one could compare to Cecily for what she'd done for him. The thought resonated deep in his heart. "You silly man! Go do what you have to!" Cecily told him in her soft voice as she put on a smile. After leaving Cecily's room, Austin couldn't stop scrolling on Twitter. Anger rose within him like flames that roared in intensity as time passed. It was as he had expected. Cecily's post took the top spot in the search list and had taken the attention of all on the Internet. The contemptuous comments and snide remarks came non-stop, like the rain in a never-ending storm. The few netizens who voiced out about how touching Cecily's post was were drowned o
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"Prestige and fame is nothing compared to toppling the head of the Campbell family!" Fiona hissed. "It's been three days… You must be pulling your hair out to find a way to settle this, aren't you, Austin? The power of the public will drag you into the depths of hell!" Although she didn't leave the hotel at all, Fiona always kept herself updated about the scandal. To be honest, the only form of entertainment she had for the past three days was watching things worsen. The situation was so terrible that no one could ever have the power to stop it now. Out of habit, Fiona tapped Twitter open on her phone. Noticing that the trending topic had changed, her eyes widened in silent fury as a shadow swept across her eyes. "Dammit! Cecily must be crazy! What the heck was she thinking?" she seethed. "Austin cheated on her! Why did she still have his back?" Fiona tapped the title, and the longer she scrolled, the angrier she became. A chilling coldness emanated from her, and a corner of
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It was driving Fiona up the wall. The hottest topic in town right now was clearly a deliberate attempt to slander and frame her. She'd never done anything that was written in any of the articles. She would never stoop so low as to do anything as foul as that. The news appeared at such a crucial moment. She couldn't think of anyone else who would do this except for Austin. The last ounce of rationality in her told her that she'd ruin her career for good if she allowed this news to brew and spread. She might not be able to get up again in the future. Austin, on the other hand, could profit from this. At this point, Austin was the worst of the worst in the eyes of the public. However, as the "victim" in the scandal, how would the public see her if they thought she was a being worse than Austin? The tables had turned. The scandal about her being harrassed by Austin would look like nothing compared to what the Internet claimed her to be as of now.People's tongues were the sha
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"Hello?" The employee repeated the word several times to get Fiona's attention but to no avail. She simply ignored him. After a moment's silence, Fiona's facial features contorted in fury and disdain. No one would believe that a pretty face like hers could turn so sour and ugly. "Fuck off, you useless piece of shit! Fuck off!" Screaming, Fiona ruffled her long hair out of frustration. Soon after that, she picked up her phone from the ground and refreshed the page. In just a few minutes, the scandal about her dark history shot through the ranks and gained the seventh spot.In the related articles were countless comments from the netizens. Some of them were shocked, while some were in utter disbelief. There were those who threw snide remarks too. The comments section was in total chaos. Fiona's face paled. She was doomed! She sat limply on the couch. The Coopers and the Clarks had cooperated. To make things worse, even the head of the family gave the orders that nothing sh
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Walter's voice was firm when he spoke. His every sentence showed his unwavering resolve and coldness. "Thanks, Dad!" Austin exclaimed earnestly. The reputation of a rich and affluent family always came first. At times, it was more important than a person's life. It was the case for the Emerson family in the capital and the Redmont family Basin. They took people's lives lightly and would dispose of anyone for the sake of honor and reputation. As the head of the Campbell family, Walter was willing to put the family's reputation aside for Austin. It said enough about how different Walter was compared to the heads of the other families out there. Now that Austin had Walter's assurance, he had more freedom in planning his next step. After hanging up, Austin immediately called Vincent. With a sardonic bark of laughter, Austin said, "It's time to carry out Operation B." "Gosh! You succeeded?" Vincent exclaimed with glee. Austin chuckled. "Hurry up and get it done. We'll put
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The river breeze was cool, and the lights reflected on the water flickered softly.The figure in front of them wore a long black coat, standing quietly by the railing. Her fair, delicate profile, partially obscured by a few strands of windblown hair, carried a hint of melancholy."Sir, Mrs. Campbell, is something wrong?" Aldus noticed the change and quickly stepped forward to inquire."Let's go home," Austin suddenly said, his previously cheerful expression now somber, with a touch of disdain.Go home? They had just arrived.Aldus was surprised and quickly followed Austin's gaze. When he saw what Austin was looking at, he immediately understood.Without a word, he turned to leave with Austin.But a soft hand gently grabbed Austin's arm."It's been so many years, aren't you going to say hello?" Cecily asked."I have no desire to greet her," Austin said, his disdain clear and unhidden.Three years of marriage, filled with nothing but pain.Even when Dahlia was gravely ill, Nan
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