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“But don’t worry. Even if Solana Daily doesn’t publish it, I’ll make sure other media outlets continue to report on it. It’s just that their influence may not be as strong as Solana Daily’s.” Jeremy’s eyes burned red with frustration.
The spark had just ignited. He couldn’t let it be extinguished like this.
“This isn’t your dad’s fault. It’s pressure from above.” Alyssa’s voice was gentle as she soothingly calmed his emotions.
“But what surprised me is that Justin called to intervene in this matter at this critical moment. I’ve been with your family for three years. Walsh Group has faced numerous commercial crises in the past, but he’s always been unmoved.
“This time, it’s just a news story from Solana Daily causing public opinion to stir. Most people don’t even think it has anything to do with the Walsh Group. Yet he appeared first to advise your dad.” As the Taylor family’s daughter, Alyssa was smart and quick-witted.
While others were just beginning, she had already taken leaps ahead in the same matter.
Unfortunately, the Taylors got along well, so she had nowhere to unleash her full array of strategies and could only use them with the Walsh family.
“He’s a bit too proactive. It doesn’t fit his image.” Alyssa skewered a cheese ball with a toothpick and brought it to Jeremy’s lips.
Jeremy was already full and lacked appetite. But since Alyssa was feeding him, he took a bite anyway. His eyes brimmed with satisfaction and happiness.
“So, Lyse, what are you thinking? Do you think there’s something wrong with Justin?”
A bold but terrifying idea struck Alyssa as she chewed on the cheese ball.
Could Justin also be involved in this drug? He mentioned that he knew many pharmaceutical company people over in Mosgravia. He also had access to rare drugs that ordinary people couldn’t obtain. Could there be some intricate, hidden connection?
But he wasn’t lacking in money. Why would he do this?
Or perhaps she was overthinking it. Maybe he simply intervened to please Javier and lay the groundwork for his return to power in the future.
However, no matter the reason, his actions only meant one thing in Alyssa’s eyes-the Walsh brothers wouldn’t join forces. They would only diverge.
Justin had saved Jeremy’s life, but gratitude was one thing, and stance was another.
Just then, Alyssa’s phone rang. It was Sean calling.
“Ms. Alyssa, everything’s arranged. Please tune in to 3 o’clock News now.”
“Thank you.”
After hanging up, Alyssa immediately opened the app. She turned the screen horizontally and leaned her head against Jeremy’s.
At that moment, 3 o’Clock News began broadcasting. The first news was about the banned drug and human experimentation.
“Lyse, w-when did you arrange this?” Jeremy’s eyes sparkled with astonishment.
“Actually, I thought that Solana Daily alone wasn’t enough.”
Alyssa nestled in Jeremy’s arms and rubbed her head against his sturdy chest. “So, I had to give you some extra help and prepare a back 13
plan. Don’t worry. I’ll always be behind you.”
Although Solana Daily had taken down the post from their official Twitter account, the trending hashtag couldn’t be removed no matter what.
Even though the keyword “human experimentation” had been blocked, the public still managed to bring the hashtag back to the top of the trending list in another way. They refused to let it quietly fade away. The hashtag continued to trend, causing one of the participants, Aidan, to panic and immediately contact Jameson.
“Jameson! What the hell is going on? Didn’t you say it was just a popular soft drug from abroad? How did it suddenly become an untested banned drug?”
Having faced humiliation from Sheryl and being unable to reach Justin, Jameson now had to deal with Aidan’s frantic inquiries. He had the urge to take out a machine gun and randomly kill people on the streets.
But he had to endure it.
He rose from being a forsaken outcast of the Schmidt family to forging his own path in Kontina. Now, thousands bowed before him. His success stemmed from his boldness, astuteness, and ability to remain composed under pressure.
Jameson downed an entire glass of whisky and gasped for breath before finally managing a smirk. “Why the panic? It’s just baseless rumors from the media. Didn’t Solana Daily take down its post?” “But it’s still trending! People are still going crazy discussing it online. We can’t delete the posts fast enough!”
Aidan was losing it. “Jameson! Tell me! Are you really using me for drug experiments? Are you trying to screw me and Lovelace Group over? We’re a top pharmaceutical company in the country!
“If the authorities can’t handle the public pressure and intensify their investigation, they’ll soon trace it back to me! When the truth comes out, my family will be the ones taking the blame! And you’ll walk away unscathed!”
Without replying, Jameson narrowed his eyes and smirked.
This time, Aidan hit the nail on the head. Unfortunately, he was already deep in the game and had to see it through. There was no turning back now.
“Jameson… If the police really come after me, I’ll definitely expose you! Don’t think about shifting the blame onto me!”
“Oh, please, the chances of your worst fears coming true are slim to none. My network has infiltrated every corner of Solana City’s official circles. This matter will be buried. By the way, how’s Lovelace Group’s financial situation?”
His words left Aidan dumbfounded. “W-What are you talking about?”
Jameson’s eyes flashed with a cold gleam. His every gesture oozed confidence in his imminent victory.
“Lovelace Group has poured all its resources into developing a new drug to combat Alzheimer’s,
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neglecting all other projects. But progress has been far from smooth in recent years. The government is now reluctant to provide further funding.
“With your dad’s investments facing setback after setback and hundreds of millions of dollars in losses still unaccounted for, Lovelace Group’s new drug project could be halted at any moment.
“You don’t want years of hard work to go to waste, do you? That’s why you thought about partnering with me to sell this drug, so you can earn some quick cash and support
Lovelace Group.”
There was a saying, “In life, every favor comes with a cost.” Ill-gotten gains would have a way of turning against their owner.
“Mr. Aidan, making money isn’t something to be ashamed of. In this day and age, money comes first.”
Jameson’s eyes were unnervingly deep. “You’ve boarded this ship already. There’s no turning back now. You might as well play along for the sake of your dad and family.”
Jameson’s persuasive words temporarily calmed Aidan’s nerves.
“Come to Schmidt Group’s new resort this weekend to relax, and we can discuss what’s next.”
Aidan, plagued by anxiety over the drug experiment, agreed to Jameson’s invitation without much thought.
After Jameson hung up the phone, Carl immediately approached. “It’s time to get ready, Mr. Schmidt.”
“I must not get caught in this fire. Otherwise…”
Jameson’s broad shoulders trembled slightly, as if he could feel the icy chill of impending doom. “I have a feeling that if this fails again, Mr. Justin will completely abandon me.”
In the following days, Alyssa and Jeremy split up to attend to their own tasks.
Although Jeremy didn’t openly defy Javier anymore, he continued to fan the flames behind the scenes. He was determined to use the spotlight of public attention to flush Jameson out of his dark hideout. This day, as Jeremy was preparing to attend a meeting, he received an unexpected call from Colene.
“Madam Colene.” His voice was calm and polite.
Unlike her usual sharp-tongued self, Colene was surprisingly gentle in her treatment of Jeremy. She even showed a hint of remorse.
“Jeremy, I haven’t properly thanked you for last time. If it weren’t for you showing up on time, the Ivory would have been swindled by that dickhead Jameson.
“I still shudder at the thought. If we really lose the Ivory… I don’t know how my dad could go on living. I’ll be too embarrassed to face Winston.”
“Don’t say that, Madam Colene. Everything I did was only right,” Jeremy replied humbly. “The trust that you, Winston, and all the Taylors have placed in me, allowing me to reconcile with Lyse, is enough for me to spend my whole life repaying you.”
Xavier, standing nearby, couldn’t help but marvel inwardly.
Jeremy used to stumble over sweet talk and flattery, but now, he was effortlessly smooth with it, as if it came naturally to him.
“Jeremy, please don’t say that. It’ll only make me feel even more guilty.”
After a deep breath, Colene said resolutely, “I called to thank you and to pass on a message from my dad. He’s going to hold a press conference tonight and reveal everything about The Ivory’s recent ordeal with the illegal drugs.”
Jeremy was taken aback. “This is a serious matter. You need to think it over carefully.”
“My dad knew you would say that. Exposing The Ivory’s secrets could attract police and prosecutorial investigations. But my dad is really tired.
“He’s ready to face whatever comes, even if it means risking jail time, just to show how dangerous this drug really is. And with The Ivory in such a mess, we need to tear it down and start fresh for a brighter tomorrow.”
