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“If that’s the case, why don’t you give it a try? You might extend her life!”
Just then, Carl’s phone chimed with a notification. As he checked it, his pupils shrank. “Mr. Schmidt! Something’s happened!”
Jameson’s eyes darkened. He took out his phone and opened Twitter.
A trending topic was raging like wildfire. #Human Drug Experimentation.
A Twitter post with over a million shares originated from the official account of Solana Daily. And everyone in Solana City knew that Walsh Group was one of the major shareholders behind it. S
The statement was blunt, indicating that a deep blue pill in the underground market was being sold as a recreational drug. However, behind this fa?ade, it was being used for human drug experiments.
Not only that, the Twitter post also included a video showing a member of the Ivory Gang overdosing on the drug. The scene was shockingly intense. Twitter was ablaze with public opinion, so much so that the platform experienced lagging.
It was evident how severe the impact was.
“Solana Daily really has guts! How dare they openly publish such news? Are they crazy?” Carl panicked. His phone in his hand seemed like a hot potato.
“They’re backed by the Walsh Group. The only person who dares to do this is Jeremy.”
Jameson slowly lifted his gaze, revealing the depth of darkness behind his golden-rimmed glasses. “Well, well, he’s starting a social media war.” “What’s most annoying is that we can’t remove this hashtag from the trending list! That would be like walking into his trap.” Carl was quite smart. At that moment, a phone call came in.
Jameson lowered his eyes and saw “Ms. Gillis” on the screen. He clenched his teeth and answered.
“Mr. Schmidt, why is there so much going on on your end? It’s reached Mr. Justin’s ears now. What’s going on?” Sheryl’s tone was stern, clearly demanding answers.
“It’s Jeremy’s doing. He wants to make it chaotic and use public opinion to suppress me so that I can’t act freely.”
Jameson was already simmering with rage, and with Sheryl’s attitude, he was on the brink of exploding. “I’ll call Mr. Justin to explain later.”
“Hmph! Save it. Mr. Justin is furious right now. He’s not in the mood to listen to your nonsense!”
Jameson’s handsome face gradually twisted. He wished he could fly to Mosgravia and tear this bitch’s foul mouth to shreds on the spot.
“Please handle the trouble on your end as soon as possible!”
Sheryl’s tone was dripping with sarcasm. “Mr. Schmidt, have you gotten carried away after becoming the chairman? How could you make such a low-level mistake?”
Lately, Jameson had been overwhelmed with Victor’s funeral and internal adjustments within the company. Part of his attention was diverted by the Ivory as well. This allowed Jeremy to seize the opportunity to attack him.
“You don’t need to say that. I’ll handle it. Even if this fire burns me to ashes, I won’t let it disrupt Mr. Justin’s grand plan!”
“Mr. Schmidt, I know you’re on top of the world with your new position. But be careful. Too much joy leads to sorrow.”
The sun was warm in the afternoon, and the atmosphere was peaceful.
Jeremy and Alyssa visited the old lady’s hotdog store again.
The couple sat side by side on a bench, enjoying their food.
Though Jeremy had a humble upbringing, he was raised as a gentleman under Newton’s careful guidance after joining the Walsh family. So, he had always placed great importance on table manners.
But Alyssa was not as reserved.
Outside, she was a refined and elegant young lady. But in front of Jeremy, she let herself loose. She ate the hotdog with big bites, even letting the sauce dirty her lips.
“Lyse… eat slowly.” Jeremy gently stroked her soft back. He wanted to remind her to mind her manners, but he didn’t dare.
Well, to him, her gluttony was adorable, no matter how she behaved. He just needed to spoil her without caring about what other people thought.
“I’m eating slow enough!” Alyssa put down the wrapper contentedly and narrowed her eyes. “How many retweets and comments are there now?”
“Comments have exceeded a million, and retweets have surpassed ter million Jeremy wiped her lips with a napkin in his left hand while scrolling through his phone screen with his right.
“Hmm… This fire isn’t big enough yet. Let’s stoke it some more.”
Alyssa gazed at the old lady’s back as the latter earnestly chopped vegetables. Suddenly, she felt emotional.
“Jameson thinks that he can control everything by standing at the pinnacle of the Schmidt Group, He may try to silence and obstruct, but he can’t blind millions of citizens searching for the truth.”
Upon hearing this, Jeremy was influenced by her emotions as well. He affectionately pulled her into his embrace.
Just as they embraced quietly, enjoying this rare moment of calm, Xavier sent a text.
“Mr. Walsh, we’ve got a problem! The director of Solana Daily just called me, saying he can’t withstand the pressure from above and wants to delete the post and remove the hashtag!”
Jeremy’s eyes turned cold. Just as he was about to call the director of Solana Daily, Javier’s call came in. He sensed trouble and wanted to avoid Alyssa while answering. Yet he feared she’d think he was hiding something, so he reluctantly turned and picked up the phone. His voice was barely above a whisper.
“Yes, Dad?”
“Did you order the release of that news about the human drug experimentation on Solana Daily’s official Twitter?” Javier’s tone was stern.
“Yes.”
“I’ve already issued orders to take it down. As for the hashtag, even if we don’t remove it, someone else will!”
Jeremy frowned, and a vein throbbed on his forehead. “No, it can’t be removed.”
Alyssa glanced at him with a poker face.
“It’s not that I want to remove it; it’s an order from above. First of all, this news is suspected to be fake news. It wasn’t confirmed by the official source before being released.
“This has already caused a lot of pressure on the higher-ups. People are scared! If we don’t handle it, trouble will find its way to Walsh Group!”
Compared to his usual outbursts at Jeremy, Javier seemed much calmer this time as he analyzed the pros and cons with Jeremy.
“Firstly, this isn’t unverified news. The video is real, and using living people for experiments is a fact. The police have been secretly investigating the source of this banned drug. If the media remains silent at this time, when else should they speak out?”
Jeremy’s voice, seared by indignation, became hoarse. “If the media chooses silence, it will only lead to more people being harmed and led astray! Covering up the truth is the most foolish choice!” Alyssa’s long lashes fluttered. Her chest moved with her breathing rhythm.
There was silence on the other end of the line for a while.
After some time, Javier spoke earnestly, “Jeremy, I’m not a heartless man. When I was young, I had the passion to charge forward for my career. I’m also enthusiastic about charity work and want to do something for society.
“But the premise is that I must first protect the Walsh Group and my family. Before I am a philanthropist, or a social activist, I must first be a businessman who seeks ind avoids harm. I must prioritize the interests of my family.” S
Jeremy’s lips tightened into a line. His eyes flashed with a hint of obscurity.
“This news has stirred up social unrest, and it will also stir up the Walsh Group. We cannot afford to be at odds with higher authorities. It’s not wise. In such sensitive times, we should understand the principle of going with the flow.”
“Dad, is this something you wanted to say to me personally, or did someone else say something to you?” Jeremy was keenly aware of Javier’s unusual tone.
He knew Javier too well. He wasn’t that broad-minded.
Having been in the world of fame and fortune his whole life, how could he have such a detached and indifferent temperament?
Javier paused for a moment, then sighed. “Justin called me after the incident. Jeremy, he didn’t mean anything else. He just hopes that the Walsh Group won’t fall into chaos.”
“So it was Justin.” Jeremy felt suffocated. His gaze shifted to the woman beside him.
Alyssa’s eyes darkened. She pressed a paper cup against her crimson lips as if drinking water but didn’t take a sip.
She seemed lost in thought.
“Anyway, this matter is settled. Higher-ups will take care of the trending hashtag today. You don’t need to worry about it anymore Even if there’s shady stuff going on in Solana City, it’s got nothing to do with you or Walsh Group.”
These were the kind of words Javier would say.
Jeremy naturally wanted to argue and insist, but Alyssa gently pressed his arm and shook her head.
After ending the call, Jeremy squeezed her hand and smiled bitterly.
“Look, Lyse. It’s always like this,” Jeremy said.
Alyssa looked at him, feeling sorry for him. She didn’t blame him or reproach Javier.
Even though they had to go against Jameson, the bond Jeremy and Javier forged during Lauren’s incident was precious. Alyssa hoped they wouldn’t create further divisions.
