The Unlucky Turn by Mark Twain 331
On the trending lists, topics like #Tamara Hired Hitman and #Sherwood Wedding Farce were climbing rapidly. Even though the Sloan and Sherwood families were desperately trying to bury the news, public opinion had long since spiraled out of control.
At the Sloan family estate.
Hackett stared at the computer screen, watching the online discourse ferment, his face ashen. “Who leaked these photos and videos?”
During the wedding, hadn’t Fitch emphasized that nothing should be posted online?
Josiah stood nearby, his expression dark. “Dad, now isn’t the time to figure that out. There were so many guests. It’s impossible to track them down one by one now. The most important thing is to suppress the trending topics.”
The Sloan Group’s stock, which had finally stabilized thanks to the Sherwood family’s investment, was now at risk again because of this scandal.
Josiah was terrified that the company would take a hit. He looked at Hackett with a grave expression. “Dad, what did Mr. Sherwood say?”
With the scandal known to everyone, the Sherwoods had undoubtedly
seen it.
Hackett rubbed his throbbing temples. “He told us not to make any rash moves. He said he’d handle it. We just need to coordinate with their PR department to release a clarification statement later. Once the storm passes, it should be resolved.”
Ever since Fitch had brought up the Sloan shares at the wedding, Josiah had been wary. He thought about the phone call he had just received
from Tamara. He was beginning to doubt the Sherwoods’ intentions.
“Wait for the storm to pass? Tamara just called me. She said the Sherwoods have placed her under house arrest. With this scandal… her reputation is completely ruined. I’m afraid that once they’re done using us, they might force Milford to divorce her. Dad, I think you need to be careful. Don’t trust Fitch too much.”
Josiah felt Fitch had ulterior motives and simply wanted to warn his father.
However, Hackett was already anxious and angry because Tamara was trending and the old scandals regarding their family were being dug up by netizens again. The Sherwoods had stepped up, saying they would handle the matter and that the Sloans only needed to cooperate. Yet, instead of being grateful, Josiah was standing there second-guessing them?
To Hackett, this felt like Josiah was questioning his decision-making. He slammed his hand on the desk.
‘Josiah, is this how I raised you? I’m not so old that I can’t distinguish good from bad! If you don’t have evidence, don’t use your baseless speculation to question my decisions! As for Tamara…”
At the mention of the daughter who had once made him so proud, a complex look flashed through Hackett’s eyes. “Just let her stay with the Sherwoods for now.”
Silence fell over the father and son, leaving only the sound of heavy breathing in the room.
Meanwhile, inside the Conner family residence.
The matriarch, Felicity, leaned back on a chaise lounge, a dull, aching pain radiating from her knees. She frowned and sighed.
Ever since Leilani had refused to continue treating her, she had seen
several renowned doctors, but the results were unsatisfactory. Those expensive prescriptions were far less effective than a few sessions of acupuncture with Leilani.
“Lance, about the doctor… haven’t you found anyone suitable yet?” Felicity rubbed her sore knees and couldn’t help but ask her grandson.
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