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As Mandy silently observed his expression, she sensed a slight change in his perception of Jeremy.
This was the small task Alyssa assigned her when she called two days ago. She wanted Mandy to find a chance to inform Winston about the plot against the Schmidt family. The goal was to give all the credit to Jeremy and improve his image.
Initially, she was worried about how to broach the subject. Unexpectedly, Daisy came tonight and provided the perfect material.
“Wait a minute.” Winston suddenly frowned again. “Something doesn’t make sense. Wasn’t it Silas who made the arrest? If Jeremy orchestrated everything, why did Silas take action? It would make more sense if you said Lyse orchestrated it.”
Winston continued, “This torturous approach doesn’t seem like Jeremy’s style. It’s more like Lyse’s work.”
Mandy’s eyes flickered at his words. At once, she linked arms with him. “Winston, it’s getting late. You should go to sleep.”
Alyssa was afraid that Winston might find her at her home in Solana City, and she didn’t want to stay at a hotel. So she had been with Jeremy in Landon and Lauren’s home.
Lauren was the happiest about that.
She already had a deep fondness for Alyssa, and the infrequency of their meetings made her cling to her every chance she got. Given the opportunity, Lauren stayed by Alyssa’s side every day.
This left Jeremy with only nighttime for some alone time with Alyssa.
So, every night, he would connect with her in bed, refusing to stop until she was exhausted and begging beneath him. It was as if he was trying to compensate for any lost intimacy during the day.
Alyssa was truly speechless. She had encountered penny pinchers but never someone so calculating in matters of intimacy.
Last time, Lauren’s desire to bake a cake was ruined by Axel’s sudden arrival. Since everyone was home tonight, she put on a pink apron, eager to show off her skills. She planned to make a big cake for
Alyssa and Jeremy.
Meanwhile, Alyssa lay on the bed. She was watching TV as she waited for the cake.
But as the night fell and hunger gnawed at her stomach, there was still no news from Lauren. Unable to endure it any longer, Alyssa went downstairs to check.
Just as she passed the living room, she was surprised to see Landon pressing Lauren’s delicate body against the kitchen counter.
He held her wrists above her head with one hand and kissed her with a nearly-biting passion, entwining passionately.
Lauren let him have his way while emitting a soft, whimpering sound from deep in her throat.
At this moment, the completely lustful Landon lifted her left leg.
Alyssa couldn’t help but think that Landon was being such a pervert. The innocent Lauren was about to be devoured by the big bad wolf!
Alyssa opened her mouth wide in astonishment, her face flushing.
Just as she was at a loss for what to do, a warm embrace came from behind. The strong scent of a man’s pheromones enveloped her.
“Don’t be surprised, Lyse. This kind of thing happens here every day.”
Jeremy’s thin lips approached her reddened earlobe. His gaze was gentle. “Let them go at their own pace. Let’s not disturb them, okay?”
“B-But… Sigh!”
Alyssa helplessly leaned into his arms, having mixed feelings. “Fine. My little girl has finally grown up and become a real woman. It looks like Landon is going all in today. He should feel lucky. Hmph!”
Jeremy suddenly tensed all over. His breath turned deep as he carried Alyssa in his arms. “Lyse, we should also make the most of every second.”
Alyssa hurriedly hugged his neck. Her heart raced, and her cheeks flushed. “T-To do what?”
He lightly brushed his thin lips against her forehead repeatedly, saying in a low and husky voice, “Go…
all… in.”
In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the press conference.
At 5:00 pm, various media outlets gathered in the hotel’s largest hall. Cameras were set up, angles were adjusted, and reporters had their laptops ready, waiting for Daisy’s appearance.
“Speaking of which, I thought it would be Victor or Josh stepping forward. I didn’t expect it to be Daisy.
She’s quite bold. Her husband is in jail, and she still has the energy to hold a press conference.”
“Those men in the Schmidt family are smart. They’re using Daisy as a shield, making her the target.”
“Tsk, tsk! The rich really lack humanity. I pity Daisy.”
“Pity? Timothy received bribes of tens of millions, enough to keep him in prison. Do you believe that none of that dirty money found its way into her pocket?
“Anyway, I don’t. They’re just abandoning each other in times of trouble.”
Soon, it was 7:00 pm.
With a mournful expression, a bare-faced Daisy arrived, wearing a black suit. Lowering her head, she walked onto the stage and toward the microphone.
The glaring flashes covered her weary features. With red-rimmed eyes, she bowed deeply to numerous cameras.
Reporters started to ask questions.
“Ms. Daisy, Mr. Clemons’ sudden arrest has shocked the nation. After all, he was a hot shot in the upcoming mayoral election in Solana City. Were you aware of his actions?”
“I didn’t know…”
Daisy’s eyes were teary, and her face was full of grievances. She portrayed the image of an innocent woman wronged to the fullest.
“I’m just an ordinary wife, tending to my family duties every day. I never asked about his work matters. I knew nothing about his private dealings, bribery, and such.
“Besides, my maiden family is the Schmidt family, one of the four major families. I received a significant amount of money from my parents when I got married. I wouldn’t risk my reputation and ruin my family over such a trivial sum of money!”
“Do you genuinely know nothing about Mr. Clemons’ actions?”
Suddenly, a male reporter interjected, his loud voice attracting everyone’s attention. “Everyone in the industry knows that Mr. Clemons rose from an ordinary prosecutor to the position of a prospective mayor.
“For him to rise this smoothly, your Schmidt Group’s support played a significant role. Moreover, I have interviewed many staff members who worked around both of you. They all claim that you’re the strategist behind Mr. Clemon.
“You used the influence of the Schmidt Group to exert pressure on various fronts to help Mr. Clemons rise. Are you truly innocent?”
Daisy glared at the reporter, but her eyes were filled with tears. She shook her head and defended herself. “No… I didn’t… Which media are you from? Please refrain from using unfounded accusations to attack me and my family.
“I’ve said it. I knew nothing about my husband’s actions. But we’re husband and wife, after all. If he did something wrong, I hold the responsibility for not supervising him. So I called this press conference to apologize to the nation for my husband’s actions.”
As soon as she said that, the reporter pulled out a recording device and played a recording.
It was a clear recording of Timothy’s staff’s testimony. The content matched exactly what the reporter had mentioned earlier.
All eyes turned skeptically toward Daisy, anticipating her explanation.
“He’s lying! He’s purposely adding insult to my injury!”
Daisy’s legs behind the table were shaking. Color drained from her face. Under immense pressure, she was on the verge of collapse.
“He’s smearing me! Now that my husband is in prison, our enemy has brought off that guy. That’s why he’s saying these absurd things.
“Who’s this person anyway? He dared to say such things but didn’t dare to say his name? Tell me who said that! I’ll definitely sue¡ª”
Before she could finish, an ear-piercing sound suddenly resonated from all directions.
Following that was a clear recording played through the public address system.
“Madam Lindsay, the ladies you’ve found for me recently are all quite good. The big shots are pleased with them. Their horoscopes match my clients’ too. My clients have been soaring.
“You know, these powerful people nowadays believe a lot in this. That’s why your business is thriving.”
“Hahaha! It’s all thanks to your years of help, Mrs. Clemons. You’ve introduced me to many wealthy clients. They’re all very generous.”
“It’s mutually beneficial. If you have suitable ladies, remember to send them to me. Money is negotiable.”
The recorded voices were clear, shocking everyone.
The crowd erupted into an uproar. The gazes directed at Daisy were filled with anger, piercing her being.