Retaliate
The following day, Grayson arrived at my house with a USB drive containing the entire incident at the
rooftop garden.
He said, “After Mr. Nick took you to the hospital, I checked the rooftop cameras but couldn’t find any
evidence. Someone had tampered with the footage from that time.
“Since ATL Empire owns the hotel Starlight International, I didn’t bypass their system. However, based
on the information on this USB drive, it’s clear that someone more skilled than us is involved. In other
words, this information probably came from…”
Grayson didn’t finish his sentence, but I knew what he meant. The information came just in time,
making everything crystal clear.
The only disappointing part was that the person behind it was Jack, who worked for Kenzie. I didn’t
know Jack, and we’d never even met.
Grayson looked at me, hesitating. “Chlo, should we keep investigating? I don’t believe Jack is behind
this- he’s just the fall guy.”
I said coldly, “Keep investigating. But if someone’s taking the me unfairly, we can’t let them suffer for
no reason. Still, we need to find the truth.”
Grayson nodded. “I got it, Chlo!”
“Tell Carol and the legal team toe up with a n. I will hold a press conference in the Gr Tower
lobby at 10 o’clock the day after tomorrow. Invite all the media, especially the ones who cause the most
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stir.
“Notify Mr. Adrian as well. Don’t leave anyone out, whether they’re individuals, groups, orpanies.
Send them a legal notice, sue them, and demand a public apology!
Let’s file a police report against those paid provocateurs and online trolls. I want them to face legal
consequences for their actions.”
Grayson burst into uncontrobleughter, “Chlo, I’ve been waiting for you to say this long ago! Some
people have no shame Rest assured, I’ll be by your side.”
will do anything to achieve a goal. If one n fails, they’ll have another, I can’t let anyone take openly
My tone grew darker as I said, “Did they think I’d let them walk all over me? give of good as get it back
down and hide now, I might as well stay home
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te had set this wap, she wasn’t at the event, but her family’s aenged marriage prop
No, this couldn’t stand. Ste had seriously underestimated her opponent when it came to me.
It felt like the grudge between us had been brewing for longer than a few days. It was as if it had been
destined since I saw her unsettling smile at the entrance to my house. We were in a life–or–death
struggle.
“Grayson, tell Carol to set up a meeting with the higher–ups. You and I are going out.”
“Chlo, your foot…”
“It’s okay!” I nced at the reporters gathered outside. “I need to go out!”
My mother grew anxious. “Oh dear, this isn’t right. Those people are in a frenzy! You’ve only just
recovered. Please don’t go out and risk an ident!”
In his usualposed manner, my father said, “We have to face this eventually. Righteousness will
prevail.”
“I’m going out to announce my decision. Let them leave!” I stated firmly.
With Grayson’s help, I made my way upstairs after freshening up. Grayson had already informed Carol
to prepare for the meeting. Then he helped me to the front door. With a deep breath, I walked out of the
house with determination.
Reporters who had not seen me since the beginning surrounded the entrance and shouted questions.
I announced my decision with a calm look at the gathered reporters. Then I asked them to leave.
Grayson followed up with a solemn statement, urging them to depart.
The reporters exchanged nces, and suddenly, one male reporter spoke up, “I think we should leave.
We’ll await your exnation since you have announced a press conference.”
I looked at the reporter and asked, “May I ask which media outlet you’re from?”
“Panch Media! I’m Noel Hudson,” the reporter called out.
Inodded. Thank you!”
Then I asked Grayson to remember his name.