Orphan To Unbreakable Queen - Chapter 118: Chapter 118
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Aubree's disdain only proved to Daxton how clueless she was.
The live-streaming industry had its limits. All Aubree could do now was cling to Playzy. If she'd had any new ideas, she would've unveiled them when MindDrift first took off. The fact that she hadn't meant she was out of tricks, utterly powerless.
'But Carmen? She's a different story,' Daxton thought.
'With our help and the Wilson family's connections and financial backing, Carmen will only soar higher!
'Once Carmen reaches the pinnacle of success, who would even remember her past misdeeds? Those weren't stains, just stepping stones on her rise,' Daxton thought smugly.
Daxton narrowed his eyes and let out a low chuckle. 'Let Aubree keep digging her own grave.'
Straightening his sleeves and collar, he strode back inside. Carmen was in the middle of her interview, and he'd witness every step of her success, personally lifting her to greatness.
In the studio, Carmen eloquently shared her insights on the live-streaming industry. With a perfectly composed smile, she radiated confidence and ambition.
Meanwhile, Bryan finally managed to shake off the reporters and rushed to the location his secretary had mentioned, only to find the Berry family gone. "Where are they?"
The secretary replied nervously, "A woman just took the whole Berry family to the police station."
"Why didn't you say that earlier?" Bryan snapped, so furious he nearly lashed out. "And you couldn't even try to stop them?"
The secretary was nearly in tears. 'How was I supposed to stop them all by myself? The moment the Berry family showed up, reporters swarmed in, and they were surrounded by police officers and Turner family-uniformed bodyguards. Was I supposed to intervene or commit suicide?'
Bryan snapped, "What are you waiting for? Step on it. Police station, now!"
The car window was open, and the cold wind rushed in, clearing Bryan's head. 'Wait, this is way too much of a coincidence. Emery has just been taken away, and now the Berry family, who'd been hiding so well, suddenly shows up?'
The Berry family must be under Aubree's protection,' Bryan thought. 'They wouldn't have stepped into the public spotlight unless she ordered it. What's her game?'
Bryan's fingers tightened. 'Are the Berry family going to testify against Emery?'
'But that doesn't add up,' Bryan thought. 'Anthony was the one who embezzled the money. Even if they really investigate, at most, Anthony will take the fall. Rosepoly Group is already beyond saving, and there's no way this could actually harm Emery.'
It was precisely because they knew Emery wouldn't actually go to jail over this that they weren't that panicked when he was taken away.
On the contrary, the Berry family's testimony would only serve to clear Emery.
Bryan couldn't make sense of it as his car pulled up to the police station, where crowds of reporters swarmed the entrance, clearly waiting for the Berry family to emerge.
Bryan stayed in the car, instructing his secretary to park in an inconspicuous spot where he could observe from a distance.
Unable to decipher Aubree's intentions, Bryan dared not act rashly. He could only wait in the car to see how events would unfold.
After what felt like an eternity, the Berry family finally emerged from the police station, with Emery walking out alongside them.
'Emery's out?' Bryan wondered, surprised.
Watching this, Bryan grew even more confused about Aubree's endgame. As far as he could tell, all her actions were meant to retaliate against their family, collaborating with Anthony to put Emery behind bars.
'What's going on now?' Frowning, Bryan sent the latest update to Ronald.
Ronald replied almost immediately.
Ronald: [What's so hard to understand? Aubree's still young and inexperienced in business. She probably thought the Berry family testimony would be enough to implicate Emery, not realizing the investigation would show he wasn't primarily responsible.]
Ronald: [What an ungrateful wretch we've raised! To be so ruthless to her brother.]
Ronald: [Alright, since Emery's been released, stop lurking outside the station before reporters spot you. Our priority is controlling the online narrative. Get to the office. I called an emergency meeting.]
As Bryan read the stream of messages, unease lingered. 'Is it really that simple?'
But with Emery's release being fact, he had no choice but to leave.
News of Emery's release from the police station spread like wildfire. Rosepoly Group's case took an unexpected turn as online rumors swirled, with many speculating there was more to the story than met the eye.
Ronald couldn't let this golden PR opportunity slip away. Even if he couldn't completely resolve the crisis, he had to at least stem the bleeding and reverse the downward spiral. Rosepoly's shares had already plummeted 30%.
At this rate, they'd be finished!
The conference room packed with Rosepoly executives, Ronald presided at the head table with Bryan beside him. Even Emery, fresh from the police station, had rushed straight to the meeting.
"I told police Anthony embezzled funds by substituting substandard equipment, causing Logan's death. The Berry family corroborated my account. Regarding the payoff, I explained it as a private settlement with the widow to avoid publicity, completely reasonable, given I wasn't at fault. That's why I was released."
"In that case, this matter is easily resolved. We'll issue a public apology and pin all the blame on Anthony."
"Breaking news. Anthony Stewart has been arrested."
"I want my lawyer! This is a wrongful arrest. What's your evidence?" Anthony roared, handcuffed in the interrogation room.
Just an hour ago, he'd been home enjoying Rosepoly's downfall, never expecting police to storm in.
His mind was a whirlwind of suspicion and unease, making his behavior grow increasingly agitated.
The officer interrogating him rapped on the table. "Save your breath. Emery's already confessed. You pocketed the equipment funds and used substandard materials. Logan's death? That's on you."
"Where's your proof?"
"Don't worry. We have eyewitnesses from the Berry family, and Emery's secretary just delivered this." The officer waved an item before Anthony.
Seeing the familiar ledger, Anthony finally understood. The Wilsons were sacrificing him as their scapegoat.
No, how could this be?' Anthony thought. 'Isn't Aubree supposed to be targeting the Wilson family? How did the Berry family end up testifying against me instead?'
Dumbstruck, he finally shouted, "I demand to see Aubree!"
This was his last-ditch effort.
The police granted his request.
When Aubree arrived, she showed no surprise, though she'd been packing for her Shiyvania vacation tomorrow.
Upon seeing Aubree, Anthony's eyes blazed with fury. "What's your game?"
Aubree regarded him with something close to pity. Only after the interrogation room door clicked shut did she speak, her voice calm and measured. "You're really not very bright, are you?"
'You can't even embezzle right. Stealing from funds that can put lives at risk? Someone as shrewd as Ronald knew better than to touch worker protection budgets, no matter how desperate things got at Rosepoly. Such a basic rule, and yet you missed it.'
In the surveillance room, the police officers were watching the two closely.
"I made a promise to help the Berry family, so how could I possibly let you off the hook?" Aubree said coldly.
It finally hit Anthony. "So all this time, you weren't just after the Wilson family. You were coming for me too?"
"Sort of. Consider yourself collateral damage."
Anthony nearly choked on his own rage. After decades of playing the system, he'd been outmaneuvered by a girl barely half his age.
"Don't you want Rosepoly Group's..." He trailed off, but Aubree knew exactly what he meant.
This was Anthony's final card, evidence of Rosepoly Group's tax evasion.
Aubree sighed, almost amused. "Didn't you already give it to me?"
Anthony froze, utterly dumbfounded. 'What does that mean?'
The live-streaming industry had its limits. All Aubree could do now was cling to Playzy. If she'd had any new ideas, she would've unveiled them when MindDrift first took off. The fact that she hadn't meant she was out of tricks, utterly powerless.
'But Carmen? She's a different story,' Daxton thought.
'With our help and the Wilson family's connections and financial backing, Carmen will only soar higher!
'Once Carmen reaches the pinnacle of success, who would even remember her past misdeeds? Those weren't stains, just stepping stones on her rise,' Daxton thought smugly.
Daxton narrowed his eyes and let out a low chuckle. 'Let Aubree keep digging her own grave.'
Straightening his sleeves and collar, he strode back inside. Carmen was in the middle of her interview, and he'd witness every step of her success, personally lifting her to greatness.
In the studio, Carmen eloquently shared her insights on the live-streaming industry. With a perfectly composed smile, she radiated confidence and ambition.
Meanwhile, Bryan finally managed to shake off the reporters and rushed to the location his secretary had mentioned, only to find the Berry family gone. "Where are they?"
The secretary replied nervously, "A woman just took the whole Berry family to the police station."
"Why didn't you say that earlier?" Bryan snapped, so furious he nearly lashed out. "And you couldn't even try to stop them?"
The secretary was nearly in tears. 'How was I supposed to stop them all by myself? The moment the Berry family showed up, reporters swarmed in, and they were surrounded by police officers and Turner family-uniformed bodyguards. Was I supposed to intervene or commit suicide?'
Bryan snapped, "What are you waiting for? Step on it. Police station, now!"
The car window was open, and the cold wind rushed in, clearing Bryan's head. 'Wait, this is way too much of a coincidence. Emery has just been taken away, and now the Berry family, who'd been hiding so well, suddenly shows up?'
The Berry family must be under Aubree's protection,' Bryan thought. 'They wouldn't have stepped into the public spotlight unless she ordered it. What's her game?'
Bryan's fingers tightened. 'Are the Berry family going to testify against Emery?'
'But that doesn't add up,' Bryan thought. 'Anthony was the one who embezzled the money. Even if they really investigate, at most, Anthony will take the fall. Rosepoly Group is already beyond saving, and there's no way this could actually harm Emery.'
It was precisely because they knew Emery wouldn't actually go to jail over this that they weren't that panicked when he was taken away.
On the contrary, the Berry family's testimony would only serve to clear Emery.
Bryan couldn't make sense of it as his car pulled up to the police station, where crowds of reporters swarmed the entrance, clearly waiting for the Berry family to emerge.
Bryan stayed in the car, instructing his secretary to park in an inconspicuous spot where he could observe from a distance.
Unable to decipher Aubree's intentions, Bryan dared not act rashly. He could only wait in the car to see how events would unfold.
After what felt like an eternity, the Berry family finally emerged from the police station, with Emery walking out alongside them.
'Emery's out?' Bryan wondered, surprised.
Watching this, Bryan grew even more confused about Aubree's endgame. As far as he could tell, all her actions were meant to retaliate against their family, collaborating with Anthony to put Emery behind bars.
'What's going on now?' Frowning, Bryan sent the latest update to Ronald.
Ronald replied almost immediately.
Ronald: [What's so hard to understand? Aubree's still young and inexperienced in business. She probably thought the Berry family testimony would be enough to implicate Emery, not realizing the investigation would show he wasn't primarily responsible.]
Ronald: [What an ungrateful wretch we've raised! To be so ruthless to her brother.]
Ronald: [Alright, since Emery's been released, stop lurking outside the station before reporters spot you. Our priority is controlling the online narrative. Get to the office. I called an emergency meeting.]
As Bryan read the stream of messages, unease lingered. 'Is it really that simple?'
But with Emery's release being fact, he had no choice but to leave.
News of Emery's release from the police station spread like wildfire. Rosepoly Group's case took an unexpected turn as online rumors swirled, with many speculating there was more to the story than met the eye.
Ronald couldn't let this golden PR opportunity slip away. Even if he couldn't completely resolve the crisis, he had to at least stem the bleeding and reverse the downward spiral. Rosepoly's shares had already plummeted 30%.
At this rate, they'd be finished!
The conference room packed with Rosepoly executives, Ronald presided at the head table with Bryan beside him. Even Emery, fresh from the police station, had rushed straight to the meeting.
"I told police Anthony embezzled funds by substituting substandard equipment, causing Logan's death. The Berry family corroborated my account. Regarding the payoff, I explained it as a private settlement with the widow to avoid publicity, completely reasonable, given I wasn't at fault. That's why I was released."
"In that case, this matter is easily resolved. We'll issue a public apology and pin all the blame on Anthony."
"Breaking news. Anthony Stewart has been arrested."
"I want my lawyer! This is a wrongful arrest. What's your evidence?" Anthony roared, handcuffed in the interrogation room.
Just an hour ago, he'd been home enjoying Rosepoly's downfall, never expecting police to storm in.
His mind was a whirlwind of suspicion and unease, making his behavior grow increasingly agitated.
The officer interrogating him rapped on the table. "Save your breath. Emery's already confessed. You pocketed the equipment funds and used substandard materials. Logan's death? That's on you."
"Where's your proof?"
"Don't worry. We have eyewitnesses from the Berry family, and Emery's secretary just delivered this." The officer waved an item before Anthony.
Seeing the familiar ledger, Anthony finally understood. The Wilsons were sacrificing him as their scapegoat.
No, how could this be?' Anthony thought. 'Isn't Aubree supposed to be targeting the Wilson family? How did the Berry family end up testifying against me instead?'
Dumbstruck, he finally shouted, "I demand to see Aubree!"
This was his last-ditch effort.
The police granted his request.
When Aubree arrived, she showed no surprise, though she'd been packing for her Shiyvania vacation tomorrow.
Upon seeing Aubree, Anthony's eyes blazed with fury. "What's your game?"
Aubree regarded him with something close to pity. Only after the interrogation room door clicked shut did she speak, her voice calm and measured. "You're really not very bright, are you?"
'You can't even embezzle right. Stealing from funds that can put lives at risk? Someone as shrewd as Ronald knew better than to touch worker protection budgets, no matter how desperate things got at Rosepoly. Such a basic rule, and yet you missed it.'
In the surveillance room, the police officers were watching the two closely.
"I made a promise to help the Berry family, so how could I possibly let you off the hook?" Aubree said coldly.
It finally hit Anthony. "So all this time, you weren't just after the Wilson family. You were coming for me too?"
"Sort of. Consider yourself collateral damage."
Anthony nearly choked on his own rage. After decades of playing the system, he'd been outmaneuvered by a girl barely half his age.
"Don't you want Rosepoly Group's..." He trailed off, but Aubree knew exactly what he meant.
This was Anthony's final card, evidence of Rosepoly Group's tax evasion.
Aubree sighed, almost amused. "Didn't you already give it to me?"
Anthony froze, utterly dumbfounded. 'What does that mean?'
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