Chapter 176 Scandal in the Spotlight
Chapter 176 Scandal in the Spotlight
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“Ms. Nadine, have you seen today’s trending news? What’s your take on your sister wearing a counterfeit Cavrielle gown to the g?”
“Ms. Nadine, your sister went as far as wearing a fake dress just to steal your spotlight. Do you have anything to say to her?”
The questions were sharp, deliberately crafted to stir up trouble and spark drama.
Surrounded by reporters, Nadine put on a look of polite distress. “Please, everyone, try not to block the way.”
It was almost dawn. The streets were still quiet, but more people were starting to show up.
Meanwhile, not far away, someone with a phone slipped into the crowd, pointing the camera at Nadine. On the screen, a livestream was already running.
Jostled by the press of bodies, Nadine swayed slightly. Her gaze flickered toward a small figure in the crowd, lingering for only a moment before she looked away.
She smiled apologetically. “I understand Tess’s intentions. But I can’t condone her choice. As Finn’s wife, everything she does reflects on the image of Lock Group. As her sister, I can forgive her. But as a member of Lock Group, I have to admit–I’m disappointed.”
She put on a look of heartfelt concern, and the photographers went wild, desperate to capture every fleeting expression.
Meanwhile, the live audience had already surged past one hundred thousand viewers–despite the early hour.
“Mr. Lock needs to get a new wife. This one’s nothing but trouble!”
“Nadine is stunning–and so kind! I can’t believe Mr. Lock hasn’t divorced Tess yet. Look at Nadine instead! He should be looking at our Nadine!”
The live chat flooded withments–half tearing into Tess, half showering Nadine with praise.
This public sh of vanity and intrigue sent Nadine’s poprity soaring again.
“Tess’s misdeed? There’s more to that; what you see is just the tip of the iceberg,” Sydney’s
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voice suddenly cut in.
The reporters turned their microphones toward her in unison, sensing fresh scandal.
Sydney smirked smugly, ready to drop a bombshell–when another voice broke in.
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“Oh my gosh! Look at the news! Tess cheated on her husband and has an illegitimate child!”
The wordsnded like a boulder in a pond, sending shockwaves through the crowd.
Excited, the reporters whipped out their phones to check thetest headlines.
One post was dominating the feeds. It was grainy photos of Tess holding a baby, sometimes with Charles at her side, other times with Abel, and even Steven. The headline was brutal. “Disgraced Ex–Convict Uses Illegitimate Child to Humiliate Mr. Lock.”
“Ms. Nadine, were you aware Tess had an illegitimate child?”
“Do you know who the father is?”
“Ms. Nadine-”
The questions came in a frenzy, mics practically shoved into her face.
This time, Nadine’s expression faltered. She quickly ducked into her car and shut the door.
All of it–every word, every image–was still streaming live.
By the time Nadine drove away, the recording had already hit social media, setting off an online firestorm.
Two days of peace had ended for the Lock Group’s PR department. They were once again thrown into full–blown crisis mode.
In his office, Finn’s expression was as dark as a brewing storm.
“They dared to show La’s face?” His voice was low and dangerous, eyes fixed on the photo in the news.
Zane, sweating under the weight of his boss’s anger, rushed to speak. “Mr. Lock, I’ve sent people to pull the story and delete every photo of Miss La and Mrs. Lock.”
“Find whoever’s behind this,” Finn said, mming a hand down on his desk so hard it creaked. “No mercy.”
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Zane left quickly to ry the order to the team.
As the door closed, Finn pressed his fingers to his temples.
His thoughts were tangled, his chest still burning with anger.
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Seeing La’s sweet little face stered online had filled him with a fury he couldn’t shake- like an intruder had kicked down the gates of a safe, private ce he’d fought to protect.
But mixed into his rage was the memory of Tess, with that cold, disappointed look in her eyes.
His fingers twitched, and the expensive pen in his hand snapped, ink bleeding onto the crisp white paper.
Abruptly, he stood, grabbed his coat from the back of his chair, and walked out.
Momentster, his Maybach pulled out of the basement garage, heading straight for the hospital.
When he arrived, Tess was sitting up in bed, her arm trembling, her whole body shaking.
Finn froze, his breath catching, and he looked down at her hands.
The light from her phone lit up her face, making her skin look very pale.
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<strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.