To be more convincing, Garland cleared his throat and said, "It's simple. I'll write an article and use public opinion to crush the fraud."
Marion stayed silent, and he quickly added, "You know, Debra acquired my news agency. Journalism is my trade, and I have the latest intel. I can..."
"Get to the point."
"Uh... Since Vickie claims to be the real heiress, I'll dig up her background and expose her true colors."
"Finished?"
"Yes."
"I'll handle it. You stay here."
Garland scrambled after him. "Don't you trust my skills? This'll work. I've got Vickie's first-hand dirt."
Marion finally paused. Garland's eyes lit up.
"Believe me now?"
"My silence doesn't mean ignorance. Tell whoever sent you. Debra is out of their reach. Stop playing games."
Garland's smile stiffened. By the time he recovered, Marion was gone.
"Juan. Hello? Damn!"
Garland was devastated. 'Running this bombshell alone? One misstep and my press is gone.'
He clenched his teeth and made up his mind. "Go big or go home. If this story blows up, I'll be Seamar City's top journalist."
The dossier given by Juan was the key. It held Vickie's plastic surgery records, overseas aliases, birth details, and biological parents.
Garland smiled smugly, expecting Debra's gratitude later. Assembling the evidence, he drafted a scathing expose.
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