Filed to story: The Billionaire’s Replacement Wife (River & Noah) Novel Online Free
Tyler’s eyes widened in shock.
Tyler: [Who?]
Axel sent the link to Tyler.
Axel: [I don’t have my laptop right now. Please manipulate the post to make it trend.]
In reality, Axel had no issue with his laptop, but he was too exhausted to do anything else.
Axel set his phone aside and anxiously awaited Noah’s arrival.
Tyler clicked on the link and watched the surveillance footage, his fists clenched in anger. He immediately sent the footage to Neil and hacked into
Neil sat in a meeting at the Xander Group when his phone suddenly buzzed. His face turned serious as he watched the surveillance footage.
Without hesitation, he stood up and announced, “We’re ending today’s meeting right here!”
He briskly left the room, leaving a group of bewildered executives behind.
As he walked toward his office, Neil dialed River’s number.
River answered, “Hello?”
Neil entered his office, shut the door, and asked urgently, “Are you okay, River?
River was surprised that Neil had found out so quickly.
“I’m fine, Neil. How did you find out?” she asked.
“Ty sent it to me. Why didn’t you tell me?” Neil responded,
“Ty?” River was taken aback. “Isn’t Ty at school? How did he reach you without his phone?”
“It’s not a minor matter,” Neil insisted. ‘Besides, with the surveillance cameras there, it would have come out eventually.”
River reasoned, “Your grandfather can control online information. If you don’t hear it from me, it’ll be as if it never happened.”
Neil brought up the news on his screen and saw the top trending post: [The Xander Group’s Chairman, Grayson Xander, Slapped TYC’s CEO Because of This!]
It seemed that Tyler had already made the incident go viral.
River accepted an ice pack from Josie and applied it to her face. “Neil, let Tyler do as he pleases. I’ll locate the surveillance footage and keep it for future use.”
“It might be too late,” Neil cautioned. “I believe the Xander Group will hold a press conference soon.”
River was bewildered. “What do you mean?”
“Never mind,” Neil said. “Remember to ice the swelling. Journalists will be coming your way soon. I’ll check on you later.”
Neil ended the call, leaving River puzzled. She turned to her tablet, which Josie handed her. “Look at this top trending post, Ms. Healy!”
Upon seeing the title and video clip, River immediately thought, Tyler must be behind this.”
She scrolled through the comments.
[Is the owner of the white car Mr. Xander Sr.’s granddaughter?]
Yes, she’s the one involved in that cheating scandal with Mr. De Marco, right?]
[Looking at the video, she’s definitely at fault. How did things escalate to violence?]
[Do wealthy people think they can act this way just because they have money?]
[I have so much respect for TYC’s CEO. I’ll share this until old Xander apologizes publicly!]
River couldn’t help but smile wryly at the comments. Tyler had managed to turn this into a major online spectacle in no time. She realized she had underestimated his hacking skills.
River’s phone started ringing. Concerned friends and associates were checking in on her.
Meanwhile, Reuben informed Noah about the incident at the hospital. Noah, his anger flarign, asked, “Did Mr. Xander Sr. really hit River?”
Reuben confirmed, “Yes, Mr. Xander Sr. slapped Ms. Healy because Ms. Love’s car collided with hers.”
Noah clenched his fists. After a moment, he coldly replied, “I see.”
Reuben was taken aback. “Should we assist, sir?
“No,” Noah decided.
As Noah thought about River’s dinner with the Xanders, despite Grayson’s clear dislike of her, Reuben remarked, “Ms. Healy is being treated unfairly.”
Noah glared at Reuben. “Then why don’t you help her?”
Not that Reuben didn’t want to help, but it wasn’t his place to do so.
The situation had already escalated, and Grayson couldn’t afford to stay out of it any longer. Even the Xander Group’s stock would be affected.
Even if Noah took action, it would draw attention to the matter, but someone else had taken care of it for him.
Meanwhile, Daniella was involved in this incident. He had just signed an agreement with her today.
Axel was his top priority at the moment.
As the lawyer stepped out of the elevator, Noah asked, “Did you bring the agreement?”
The lawyer produced the document and handed it to Noah. “Please review this, Mr. De Marco.”
Noah carefully examined it, checking the few important clauses he had instructed the lawyer to include.
He then set the document down and instructed Reuben to call Daniella.
In the afternoon, Neil found himself surrounded by a group of journalists as he left the company.
“Mr. Xander, is Mr. Xander Sr. available? Could you please arrange for him to comment on the incident with TYC’s CEO?”
“Mr. Xander, can you tell us if there are any conflicts between your company and TYC?”
“We’ve heard you have a close relationship with TYC’s CEO. Did Mr. Xander Sr. take action against him out of personal animosity?”
“Please, Mr. Xander, we need answers!”
Nell calmly faced the journalists and spoke once they quieted down. “Our company will hold a press conference at 1:00 p.m. today to address your questions.”
Shortly afterward, Neil was escorted to his car by his bodyguards.
After getting into the car, the driver asked, “Where to, Mr. Xander?”
“TYC,” he replied, pulling out his phone to text River.
River was leaving her office when she received Nell’s message. Just as she replied to Neil, she noticed Josie rushing over.
“Downstairs! Many journalists are waiting to interview you, Ms. Healy.”
River remained composed. “Do you have a hair tie?”
Josie was taken aback. “Uh, yes, I do.”
River handed her bag to Josie and tied her hair into a ponytail. “Please fetch my coat.”
Josie stared at River, momentarily stunned, as if she hadn’t heard her.
River asked, “Do I look strange like this?”
Josie snapped out of her surprise and blushed. “No, Ms. Healy. You look great, like a college student…”
Her cheeks continued to burn. It was the first time she had seen River in a ponytail.
River had always been beautiful, and her makeup–free face now exuded a natural charm,
With her hair in a ponytail, her authoritative presence had considerably softened, making her appear like an energetic young woman.
“Fetch my coat, please, River urged.
Josie hurried to the office, retrieved River’s long, white coat, and handed it to her.
River removed her jacket, put on the coat, and donned her sunglasses. She asked, “Can you still recognize me?”
Josie shook her head vigorously. “I can’t recognize you anymore. But the journalists downstairs will return if they don’t see you.”
River said, “Later, go downstairs and inform them that I can’t do the interview due to not feeling well.
Get the PR team to handle it in detail.”
Josie nodded. “Of course, Ms. Healy.”
With Josie’s help, River skillfully avoided the journalists as she left the company.
By coincidence, Nell’s car arrived at the building, so River got in.
Neil couldn’t help but smile affectionately when he noticed River’s changed appearance. “Are you that afraid of the journalists?” he asked.
River removed her sunglasses and glared at Neil. I’m doing this so I don’t cause trouble for you, you know.”
“Ah? Why do you say that? Neil asked, smiling.
River continued. “You’re going to hold a press conference, right? It will affect you if we don’t align in our statements, won’t it?”
Neil gently touched River’s still–swollen cheek, his eyes filled with sympathy. “Don’t worry about me. I will stick to the facts when I explain everything
River asked, “Aren’t you concerned that your grandfather will blame you?”
“I’ll stand by what I’ve said. Everyone must take responsibility for their actions.” Nell pulled back his arm, and his expression gradually turned cold..