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When the call connected, Wesley’s anxious voice sounded. “Cate, did you see those pictures? I’m worried about you. Did Shaun misunderstand? I can call him to explain.”
Originally, Cate did feel slightly suspicious, but after hearing Wesley’s tone, she felt that she was being too pessimistic. Wesley was a gentleman. He would never spread photos like that.
“He’s angry now. You’ll only make it worse if you call him.” Cate smiled bitterly. “Didn’t you say that you destroyed the camera back then? Why…”
“I did destroy it. I even checked it at that time.” Wesley’s tone showed how distressed he was. “I think the photos were transferred to Rosabella Cox in real-time. I was negligent. I found out that the photos online were spread to a reporter by Rosabella.”
Cate smiled wryly. She had underestimated Rosabella. These photos were too provocative.
“I’m sorry.” Wesley apologized again. “I’m fine since I’m a man, but it’ll really affect your reputation. If there’s anything I can do for you, just let me know and I’ll try my best to make it up to you.”
“Thank you. I have a call from the company I need to take. Let’s talk later.”
Cate quickly hung up on Wesley and picked up the call from her assistant, Kacey.
“Chairwoman Cox, come to the company quickly. Rumors about your scandal are buzzing and the company line is getting held up by reporters. You have to deal with this matter as soon as possible.”
“Okay, I’ll come over right away.”
Cate could not care anymore and quickly changed her clothes before going downstairs.
When she went out, she realized that Elle was not there and no longer followed her around to protect her.
Her heart grew dark. Shaun was the one who had arranged for Elle to protect her. Now that he wanted to leave her, he sent Elle away as well.
After reaching the company, many reporters stood at the entrance. She entered from the parking lot.
When she went upstairs, several executives were already waiting in the office.
“Chairwoman Cox, there are many netizens on the internet scolding you for being very… Very ‘open’…” Freddie Wolfe’s forehead was covered in a cold sweat. He had already used a very euphemistic word. “In short, the situation isn’t good. The company’s stock price has been falling since the market opened, and your reputation as chairwoman of the company can’t get any worse.”
Cate’s already gloomy face became even more unpleasant. She often read online tabloids and knew very well the malice of netizens toward women in scandals like this.
“Does the PR department have any ideas?”
General Manager Wolfe said, “The department held a meeting early in the morning. We think the best way is to officially announce that you and Wesley Sanderson are dating. In fact, Golden Corporation has been developing well over the years. Although Wesley Sanderson is a nouveau riche, he’s handsome, has an excellent image, and has great leadership skills. The two of you are about the same age too, and you’re well-matched in social status. You’ll certainly receive blessings from others.”
“Yes, yes.” The manager of the PR department quickly smiled and said, “At that time, we can also promote Hudson. With your image as the chairwoman of the board, you can become the ambassador of the company.”
The executives agreed with this idea.
The more Cate listened, the more speechless she got. “No, I already have a boyfriend.”
General Manager Wolfe flushed in shame. “Well… But you were photographed with President Sanderson. If you deny it, it’ll be bad for your image, and everyone will chastise you for having a chaotic private life. If this matter isn’t handled well, Hudson’s image will be greatly affected.”
“I was drugged at that time. You can explain it directly on the official website.”
Cate stood up and looked at the executives’ disapproving eyes.
“We’re a real estate company. As long as our properties are built with good quality, we can still find stars with good images to endorse us. If we’re really affected, then it can’t be helped. I can’t hurt my lover because of the company, just like how some of you won’t abandon your wives for the sake of profits. Everyone has their bottom line.”
The crowd went silent. After half a minute of silence, General Manager Wolfe nodded. “We’ll do as Chairwoman Cox says.”
Soon, Husdon’s Facebook posted an update to the public.
[The photos were taken more than a month ago. Chairwoman Cox was framed and set up. Fortunately, Wesley Sanderson appeared in time to save Chairwoman Cox, but nothing happened between the two parties. The two are still close friends now. We hope everyone will stop discussing the matter.]
Then, Wesley personally shared the post.
[At that time, Chairwoman Cox was drugged, but she quickly sobered up and soaked in a cold bath. She’s a very strong woman. I hope that people will not misunderstand and abuse her because of a few photos.]
After the post was uploaded, the effect was surprisingly good.
Many people praised Wesley for being warm and attentive, and Cate for being strong and brave.
Some people even shipped them and told them to be lovers instead of friends. They said they were the most compatible pair in the business world.
…
In the law firm.
The office seemed to be overcast.
Shaun had spent the whole day on his phone. In the morning, everyone scolded Cate, but the wind suddenly changed in the afternoon. Everyone clamored for Cate to get together with Wesley.
He smashed his phone on the spot in anger. “Do people on the internet these days have nothing better to do? How are those two a good match? Are they blind?”
Hadley, who was standing at the side, glanced at the broken phone helplessly. He would have to buy a new phone again. How many phones had Shaun broken since coming to Melbourne?
“Young Master Lyons, people on the internet are all very idle. Don’t mind them.”
Shaun narrowed his eyes. He did not want to, but he had read what the people said about Wesley Sanderson having deep affections for Cate, and Cate having good feelings for Wesley. There were even people making up a bullsh*t love story about the two of them secretly loving each other.
Shaun’s belly burned in anger. He sat down and opened his laptop, his fingers flying across the keyboard.
A few minutes later, Hadley found that the trending search had collapsed.
Awesome! Young Master Lyons actually directly hacked the servers.
“Shaun…” The office door suddenly pushed open and Chase entered. When he saw Shaun who looked like he was the king of the Underworld, he shivered. “I did some checking. That night, Rosabella Cox did bring a few people and appeared in that clubhouse. At that time, she also instructed the manager of the clubhouse that no one is allowed to go into the room she booked.”
Shaun narrowed his eyes. It seemed like Cate was indeed set up.
However, the way she had kissed Wesley so passionately still made him angry.
“Have you found out when Cate and Wesley left?”
“In the morning,” Chase coughed softly and said in a low voice, “They went out in the morning after changing clothes.”
When the words sounded, Shaun smashed the computer directly.
A man and a woman in a room together, and the woman was even fed drugs. How was he supposed to believe that nothing happened between Wesley and her?
Chase looked at him sympathetically. To be honest, he also did not quite believe that Cate was innocent.
“Well… Cate is also a victim in this… I heard that Rosabella Cox brought two bodyguards at that time. If Wesley Sanderson hadn’t appeared, the consequences might have been worse.”
“What do you mean? Are you saying I should be thankful to Wesley Sanderson?”
Shaun’s cold eyes swept over. “In the end, she’s the stupid one. She keeps falling for the Cox family’s tricks time and again. Afterward, she even tried to deceive me and became friends with Wesley. She’s treating me like a fool”
Chase scratched the tip of his nose. “Anyway, I’ve already checked it for you. It’s up to you if you want to break up with her or not.”
Shaun had nowhere to vent his irritation and lit up a cigarette. “Come have a few drinks with me tonight.”