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    As they spoke, they began to retreat.


    At Raymond’s signal, dozens of bodyguards closed in, effectively blocking their path.


    “Delete everything you’ve recorded,” one of the bodyguards ordered.


    The reportersplied and deleted the footage they had just taken. Those who had been live streaming had already cut their broadcasts as Bryan’s anger became apparent.


    Despite this, many had recorded the live stream and began spreading the footage. News that Eileen was somehow connected to Jaliyah’s sudden death began to spread.


    “Look, there are still some rational people.” Eileen scrolled through the online news, which was filled with a plethora of negativements criticizing them.


    However, some individuals maintained a neutral stance, arguing that the truth would only be revealed once the police conducted a thorough investigation and that jumping to conclusions would only cause unnecessary trouble.


    A few took a more rational approach, suggesting that, given Eileen’s social standing, it was unlikely she would waste her time with someone like Jaliyah.


    “Apart from the rational people, the rest are paid trolls,” Bryan remarked after ncing briefly at the phone. “While many online users thrive on gossip, we’re not celebrities. The media’s coverage has amplified our story, and now those people are fueling the fire by hiring others to sensationalize it further.” Bryan gently took the phone from Eileen’s hand and added, “It’s gettingte. Why don’t you get some rest?”


    The image of the three Diaz family members at the gate shed in Eileen’s mind, prompting her to scowl. “Just let them leave.”


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    “I’m not refusing to let them leave; they’re the ones refusing to go. They’ll keep causing a scene until the police arrive and take you away,” Bryan said. Of course, that would never happen.


    The police had contacted Raymond multiple times, prompted by the Diaz family’s ims that Eileen was holding Tiffany and the others against their will and refusing to let them leave.


    Bryan had requested that Raymond record some videos of Tiffany and the others lingering at their doorstep, and then he had informed the police that their presence was disrupting his life.


    An hour ago, the police had arrived on the scene, but the Diaz family members remained stubbornly in ce, refusing to leave, and the standoff persisted.


    Raymond had overheard Tiffany’s two nieces whispering among themselves, expressing exhaustion. They begged Tiffany to return home, but Tiffany declined, too proud to back down.


    Therefore, it was none of Bryan’s business if they stayed there for the rest of the night.


    The next morning, when Eileen got out of bed, she went to the window and looked outside. She happened to see Tiffany savoring thest morsel of her food.


    Yesterday, Tiffany had a loud and intense outburst of tears, but Eileen didn’t believe that she was genuinely distressed. In a car parked nearby, the quilt Tiffany and the others had used to keep warmst night was still visible.


    With the temperature plummeting below zero, they had been fortunate to have the car’s equipment to help them weather the night.


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