Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby

Chapter 136: The Stockport Scandal

All major news channels suddenly cancelled their scheduled late-night programs and switched to live coverage

from Stockport. Initially, they had been cautious after receiving a tip-off... shockingly, from within the opposition

party... about potential criminal activities involving one of their own MPs, Oliver Brown. Only a few networks sent

news crews to the area around Oliver Brown's house, choosing a wait-and-see approach rather than breaking the

story prematurely.

That changed rapidly.

A large police convoy unexpectedly arrived at Oliver Brown's residence and cordoned off the entire area.

Floodlights were switched on, armed officers formed a perimeter, and forensic teams moved in. That was all the

confirmation the media needed. Almost every major outlet went live at once.

Within minutes, newsrooms across the country received a press release from the Chairman of the Opposition

Party. The statement confirmed that Oliver Brown had been temporarily removed from all party positions.

Whether he would be permanently expelled would be decided after a full investigation. The timing of the

statement was deliberate, designed to align perfectly with the start of the police operation.

Inside the house, police discovered a shocking amount of evidence. A vast collection of stolen antiques... pieces

presumed lost from the National Museum was hidden in a concealed underground vault. Alongside the artifacts,

officers found significant quantities of illegal drugs, bundles of cash in multiple currencies, and a treasure trove

of financial records that hinted at a broader criminal network.

As the Financial Crimes Division began verifying the documents, the Chief Superintendent of Greater Manchester

Police’s Stockport Division stepped outside the cordon to address the press. Standing before the flashing

cameras and shouting reporters, he delivered a preliminary briefing:

"Yes, the tip-off had cdirectly from the opposition party."

" Yes, they had found damning evidence."

"And yes, the investigation was now being escalated to national authorities."

The announcement sent a ripple of shock through the political world. Within minutes, phones began to ring

across the Kingdom's political elite. Government officials scrambled to understand why the opposition party

would turn on one of their own so decisively... and publicly.

The answer cquickly.

Following the police statement, senior opposition leaders began appearing on multiple news channels. Calm and

collected, they explained that internal suspicions had prompted a discreet investigation into Oliver Brown's

activities. When their findings becundeniable, they had chosen to cooperate with law enforcement rather

than protect a criminal.

Their narrative was clear: "The party valued the integrity of the Kingdom above all else, even above political

unity."

The public reaction was swift. The opposition party's approval ratings skyrocketed as people saw what appeared

to be a rare instance of political accountability. Analysts began speaking of a "historic moment" and praised the

party’s transparency.

But not everyone was feeling patriotic.

Inside the homes of those connected to Oliver Brown... politicians, bureaucrats, and businessmen... the

atmosphere was one of fear and panic. Many had done business with him, directly or indirectly, and now found

themselves at risk of exposure. Desperate calls were made, but none reached Oliver. He and his secretary had

vanished without a trace.

An hour after the initial police statement, the Chief Superintendent returned for a second briefing. His tone was

more serious Now.

He confirmed that Oliver Brown was suspected of being part of a nationwide criminal syndicate. In addition to

the museum heist and drug trafficking, evidence of money laundering and tax evasion had been discovered.

Surveillance footage from the surrounding area had been tampered with, strongly suggesting that Oliver had fled

in advance.

All house staff were taken into protective custody for questioning. The Chief Superintendent announced that the

local investigation had concluded and that the case would now be handled by the National CrAgency (NCA),

in collaboration with the Cyber Crimes and Financial Crimes divisions.

Just as the police concluded their field operation, a relatively unknown news channel dropped a bombshell.

Claiming to have "exclusive insider information," they released a scrolling list of fifty names allegedly linked to

what was now being dubbed "The Stockport Scandal." The list included politicians, high-ranking civil servants,

corporate executives, and other public figures. Although most of the politicians were from the opposition party,

several from the ruling party were named too. Among the most shocking names were the current Leader of the

Opposition and a handful of sitting ministers.

Even members of the opposition party not directly involved in the investigation were caught off guard. Phones

rang nonstop as party members demanded answers and next steps. But those already briefed by the shadow

team remained composed.

The party Chairman immediately requested an official list of suspects from Greater Manchester Police. The

request was granted without hesitation, given the party's role in initiating the investigation.

Shortly afterward, the opposition party convened another online meeting and took unprecedented action. Every

member named in the GMP’s list was suspended from all party positions pending the investigation. A formal

press release was sent to every major news outlet.

The nation watched In stunned silence.

In a single announcement, the opposition party suspended more than twenty of its sitting MPs... including their

own Leader of the Opposition. It was a political earthquake. Nothing like it had ever happened before in the

history of the Kingdom's parliamentary system.

And yet, the move was met with widespread admiration.

If "The Stockport Scandal" had initially threatened to destroy the opposition party, their decisive response had

turned the tide. Now, the public turned its attention to the ruling party. Several of its members were named in

the leaked list. What would they do?

Caught off guard, the ruling party could only muster a vague statement. They promised to "hold all wrongdoers

accountable" and announced that a full party meeting would be held the following day. The delay and ambiguity

were seen by many as weak leadership.

Meanwhile, requests for a comment from the PrMinister were met with silence. The absence of a direct

response only fueled speculation. Headlines began to suggest that the PrMinister was trying to protect his

ministers.

Within hours after midnight, the story had completely dominated national discourse. Online news portals and

television stations ran nonstop coverage. Hashtags related to the scandal began trending worldwide.

Opposition leaders remained highly visible during this time. They gave interviews, participated in town hall

broadcasts, and even allowed cameras to cover their internal meetings. It was a deliberate show of

transparency... and it worked. Public sentiment began to shift decisively in their favor.

In living rooms across the Kingdom, people stayed awake, glued to their screens. Sout of curiosity, others

out of dread. But no one could deny the magnitude of what had just happened.

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The Brown family was completely

unaware of what was unfolding

outside. Their evening had gone by

as usual, and after dinner, most of

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the family, who were either working

on their own projects, watching

movies, or playing games. None of

them had the habit of watching news

channels. As a result, while the entire

nation was discussing Oliver Brown,

the Brown family remained

oblivious... safely tucked away in the

protective bubble of their home. The

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them about the situation, it was

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he was unreachable. Since Oliver was

usually busy with work, even his wife

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hadn't thought much of it when she

noticed his phone was switched off

earlier that evening. But now, with no

sign of him and even his secretary

unreachable, panic truly set in. The

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After sdiscussion, the elders of the Brown family decided to contact the Greymoore family and seek their

help with the situation. However, the entire Greymoore family was at the coliseum, attending Lucian’s duel and

cheering him on.

Initially, they ignored the calls, considering them unimportant. But when multiple calls cthrough from

several elders of the Brown family, they finally picked up. After hearing the details of the crisis, they agreed to

deal with the matter... but only after the duel was over.

The duel was starting to irritate the Greymoores. No matter how fiercely Lucian attacked, Ethan always managed

to dodge. Though he had taken a few hits and his robe was now torn and tattered, it was clear to everyone that

Ethan Raynor was still standing strong... fit as a fiddle.

But when they began receiving

urgent calls from political allies, they

sensed something was wie Pue

to the deafeningchidefand shouts

ifthe ebliseum, it was difficult to

catch all the details over the phone.

One of the Greymoore elders quickly

left the coliseum to get a clearer

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When he returned, his face was grim. He quietly reported everything that had happened in their absence to the

clan head.

Alistair Greymoore found himself caught between a rock and a hard place. If he left to address the crisis

unfolding in the kingdom, it would appear as though he lacked confidence in his son and had abandoned

Lucian’s duel. But if he remained at the coliseum, the damage back hcould escalate by the tthe fight

ended.

The duel had already dragged on for more than two hours, with no end in sight. Although Lucian was giving it his

all, Ethan continued to dodge his attacks with frustrating ease. Things were clearly not going in Lucian’s favor. At

this rate, he would tire out and lose to Ethan.

Taking a deep breath, Alistair rose to his feet and said firmly, "You all stay here. It’s the Raynor Clan attacking our

allies within the kingdom. | need to report this to the council members."