Vincent knew that the company's stock would plummet anytime soon because this case would become a huge hit to the company.
The company had been going on a slope because of Chelsea and Chloe's video and also the failed advertisement caused by Vernon. Many of the shareholders had already inquired and protested about this, but Vincent ignored them all because he thought he could handle this. Everything would return to normal when he got his hands on Chloe again.
But now that things had come this far, there was no way he could avoid those packs of wolves.
"Fuck! Why do I have to meet them right now? I'm seriously not in a good shape to meet anyone!" Vincent complained. But in the end, he had to bathe and prepare himself as he would become fresh meat in the middle of hungry wolves.
**
Meanwhile, Chloe and Vernon were watching the news after they had their breakfast.
She sent Mackie to the thirteenth floor to meet with her cousins because she wanted to play Snake & Ladder with them, so Vernon and Chloe had the morning all for themselves.
Chloe rested her head on Vernon's shoulder as they snuggled together on the bed, watching the news about Chelsea's murder case that was being broadcasted on almost all TV channels, sparking debate everywhere.
Just like what they're watching right now. Four female presenters were talking about this case and every rumor that those Paparazzi and News reporters got from the police department.
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"I heard that Miss Chloe is trying to cut ties with her husband, because she has been abused, but that might be a baseless rumor."
"Yes, that might be a baseless rumor. BUT, there is always a case of a man who is good with everyone, but is actually very different behind closed doors. Maybe Vincent Gray is actually a completely different person with his wife."
"Nevertheless, there must be a reason why those poor boys decided to go with their Aunt, they must've trusted her a lot."
"They must be. They went through a lot, so it's no wonder they want to be with someone that could give them safety. Miss Chloe must've been a very kind person in order to gain the boys' trust."
"Despite the rumor though, there is no way Vincent Gray is not tied with this case somehow. Chelsea Davis and Vincent Gray are in-laws, and with his wife leaving him, there might be another woman in the relationship."
"And that woman is Chelsea Davis?"
"Could be, though I find it a bit ridiculous, because you know…."
The four presenters were exchanging looks of understanding, confirming that everyone in the room had the same idea.
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Vernon was awed by the rumors circulating on the TV. He didn't expect the effect to be this amazing. He really thought that people in the police department wouldn't say this much to the Paparazzi and news reporters.
He looked at Chloe, who was snuggling in his arm, pulling the blanket as the weather was chilly outside. Her eyes were still on the TV, and he noticed a little smirk as she listened to the hot news.
At first, he only listened to Chloe send those hyenas to the Police Department early in the morning, so they could get good news coverage about Chelsea's case. He thought the impact of the news wouldn't be this crazy, because the police usually tried to stop the media from getting too much information regarding a brutal case.
So he believed that Chloe must've done something when she visited the Police department to retrieve the boys.
"What did you do when you're in the police department, my love?" Vernon asked calmly.
Chloe's eyes were still on the TV as she replied, "I met with the head of the police department, or at least an office with a high ranking position that leads the investigation. He's the one keeping the boys in his office when I retrieve them."
"He asked me about many things to help with the investigation, and I did not hide anything from him. I let him know everything that Vincent did, every crime that he committed to me and his highly possible connection to Chelsea's case. I also told him about Chelsea's obsession towards Vincent, and how Vincent has been trying to get his revenge on me."
"I asked him about the date where they would announce the murder case to the public, since they've been delaying it because it involves Vincent Gray, a highly respected billionaire. But it seems that they have already finished their investigation and know the truth in my words despite being unable to pull Vincent into the case due to lack of evidence."
"I think the Officer knows that I am the one who's pulling the strings behind the crowded Paparazzi and news reporters. The reason why the police department gives so much information to those hyenas is because they can at least drag Vincent into this case to smear his public reputation despite being unable to drag him to the court as a possible suspect."
Chloe bit her lower lip as she got annoyed, "I wish they do a better job finding evidence though. I believe Vincent left his track somewhere."
Vernon was in awe with the development of his plan.
He underestimated Chloe too much. It seemed she also had some vicious bone in her, though it was only for one person.
He never thought she had the idea of smearing Vincent publicly like this. She really saw the opportunity and took it without hesitation.
Chloe looked up at him and smiled, "I'm sorry, Vernon. This is the best I can do to smear him in public. Maybe if I have another chance, I will do more."
Vernon wrapped his arm around Chloe's waist and pulled her deeper. He kissed her on the lips and replied, "What are you talking about, love? You've done something incredible! You did something that I could've never thought of."
"You're an amazing woman, Chloe."
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