Chapter 212 The Tension In
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Leah had been carefully orchestrating her return to the spotlight.
She devoted herself to charity work and made appearances in deprived areas, filming and helping out, all aimed at winning back public favor and reestablishing her presence.
But the recent scandal had unleashed a torrent of harsh criticism online, invalidating her painstaking efforts.
Bruce had departed the Burgess home late last night, leaving the family to grapple with
the fallout alone.
The atmosphere at the Burgess home was fraught with tension.
Corey said nothing, smoking like a chimney.
Sonia, clearly upset, kept her complaints to herself in light of the critical circumstances.
When she caught Leah’s worried look, Sonia averted her eyes and gave a slight nod.
“Dad, you have to figure something out–fast! Are we going to stand by and watch my life crumble?” Leah said, frustration evident as she faced Corey. “Remember, I returned to marry Bruce. If this fails, it spells disaster for the Burgess family.”
The survival of the Burgess family now hinged on Leah’s ability to navigate this crisis.
If Bruce withdrew his support, it would signal the Ashton family’s withdrawal from their alliance with the Burgess family.
Leah’s declaration seemed to ignite a spark in Corey’s previously dispassionate gaze. He
put out his cigarette and replied calmly, “We shouldn’t be the ones worrying.”
“What are you implying?” Leah asked, her expression one of bewilderment.
With a knowing smile, Corey said, “It’s the Ashton family that should be concerned now.”
Seeing Leah’s puzzled look, he explained, “Given our intertwined fates, the Ashton family have no choice but to support us through this ordeal. Your relationship with
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Bruce is now in the public eye, seen as almost official. If they abandon you now, they face backlash themselves. They won’t leave you isolated. Bruce is the center of the Ashton family, and you’ve always said he’s utterly loyal to you, haven’t you?”
Leah’s anxiety eased as she listened to her father’s words.
At the same time, chaos enveloped the Ashton family.
Farris looked like he had aged a decade overnight, his usual vitality replaced by
exhaustion.
“Bruce, what’s your plan for addressing the board about what happened yesterday?” Farris asked, his voice roughened by weariness.
Since the news broke, the board members had been relentless, insisting that Bruce come forward to explain himself.
Bruce recognized the gravity of the situation. The shareholders were relentless in their demands, and the media frenzy made it nearly impossible to enter the company offices.
He was well aware that he couldn’t remain in hiding indefinitely and would need to confront the issue directly.
Pausing to gather his thoughts, Bruce responded in a measured tone, “I met with Leah last night. We’ve agreed to keep silent for the moment and will organize a press conference soon to clarify everything.”
