NovelEnglishthought about Laura's recent generosity, the more she realized something was amiss.
“What a despicable man! Even now, you try to drag innocent people down with you! Don’t you dare slander me!
I don’t know him. Please, take him away!” Laura denied everything, urging them to act.
As the soldiers escorted Ashton from the hall, his curses echoed behind him. Laura patted her chest, catching
her breath. When she Looked up, she found everyone staring at her, their eyes filled with doubt.
Humiliated, Laura grabbed Marina's hand, lowered her head, and tried to flee. But Loraine stopped them.
“What more do you want, Loraine Torres? Who gave you the right to stop us?” She spun around, glaring at
Loraine.
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Loraine sneered, “I still have a score to settle with you. You secretly took photos ofand posted them without
my consent. Moreover, you spread rumors about my uncle and me. Have you forgotten all this?”
“You and Rowan have kept your relationship private. How can you blme for smisunderstanding?” Laura
shot back.
Loraine scoffed, “What about violating my privacy and portrait rights?
Furthermore, you slandered a military official. Are all these mere misunderstandings?”
Rowan narrowed his piercing eyes, asking in a low voice, “What's the punishment for damaging my reputation?”
Brady replied gravely, “It's a serious offense, and the perpetrator must be held accountable. Laura Bryant's
actions indeed amount to slander. Given what Ashton said earlier, we have grounds to suspect her involvement
in his criminal activities. Consequently, she must cwith us for further investigation.”
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Laura’s panic intensified. She looked around, her gaze falling on
Marco.
“Marco, help me! I'm innocent. Please, help me! I'm your mother, please!”
Marco stared at her impassively. “I've warned you more than once, but you never listened. You've brought this
on yourself.”
Meanwhile, Marina, petrified, fled the scene.
No one stepped in to help Laura, and the investigation team took her away.
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As the investigation results were revealed, the press conference concluded smoothly. Everyone but Laura, her
daughter, and Ashton departed in high spirits, exchanging pleasantries with Loraine and
Marco, trying to curry favor.
When most of the audience had left, Brady approached Loraine, Macro, and Rowan, laughing heartily.
“A simple commendation hardly seems enough. Allowto invite you to a meal in gratitude!”
Loraine replied with a smile, “Thank you for your generosity, but I'd like to take my uncle back to the hospital for
a check-up.”
Concerned for Rowan, who had suffered severe injuries and was hastily removed from the hospital, Loraine
prioritized getting him a proper examination.
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