Olivia spoke in a low voice but loud enough for the maid to hear. She looked away, seeming too nervous to speak.
After a long pause, the maid finally said, "We can't talk about this here," and hurried away.
Olivia stood there, her face pale as she watched the maid leave.
*
The news hit the Pearces hard. The next day, Yancey Bank denied the allegations, stating their vice president had not assaulted his ex-fiancee. They accused the channel of spreading lies and threatened legal action.
But the denial only drew more attention to the past. Everyone believed Morgan had died from depression, and they admired the couple's seemingly perfect relationship. Morgan had always accompanied Claude wherever he went, and the media loved them.
After Morgan's death, Claude left the family and moved to the outskirts to honor her dreams. Their love story had touched many hearts, but now, a darker truth was coming to light.
She stood up abruptly, but Jacob grabbed her hand, frowning.
"What's happening? How did this come out?" Sophie believed there was a campaign against Claude. He had already paid dearly, living in seclusion for years. "I need to talk to the stations! I want to find out who's doing this to our family!"
Jacob held her back, trying to calm her. "Soof, let's see how your family will manage this first. Don't rush into anything."
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