Chapter 210 Pretending to be in a Relationship
Triton was on the verge of bankruptcy, and Winnie clenched her fists.
Weary, she shook her head, "Trending topics come and go quickly. Once it subsides, I will hold a press conference to clarify. I disagree with this approach."
The PR manager of the Harrington Group looked at Rock.
The man's mature gaze darkened, signaling that he didn't need to say anything further.
The Triton shareholders became even more furious at Winnie's stubbornness. "What can you clarify? The video is concrete evidence. If you don't know the path to success, Cameron Tower will inevitably fall into ruin under your leadership. Don't blame us for being heartless then!"
"Please give me some time. Triton is a jewelry company. While my image is important, the products are the backbone. I have confidence in reviving Triton," Winnie said, taking a deep breath.
She had left Lawrence R, so she no longer needed to consider his feelings. She finally had enough time to handle the company's affairs.
Returning to her desk, she calmed down and immediately posted a message on the company's Twitter:
【The video originated from half a month ago when Ms. Anderson received a call from her friend, Mr. Harrington. He was framed by his opponent and needed help. Ms. Anderson went to the hotel to assist Mr. Harrington with his treatment, and no improper relationship occurred between them. Please do not speculate based on a single vague video. Let it go.】
In less than two seconds, Rock personally retweeted this Twitter post and added, "At that time, my condition was deteriorating, and it was thanks to Ms. Anderson's use of Dry Needling, so that no adverse consequences occur. If anyone is to blame, blame me. I have admired Ms. Anderson, but she is a kind and loyal girl who was not coerced by me even in dangerous situations. Please do not misunderstand her!"
The netizens were stunned, and the comments instantly became lively.
Amidst the curses, there were a few different voices.
"Why do I feel love in this?"
"Rock admired Winnie. He called her over after taking the medicine, intending to coerce her. Is that what I understood?"
"Isn't Winnie a bit innocent?"
In the office, Winnie stared at Rock's response, furrowing her brows.
How did he shoulder all the blame himself? Now, netizens were attacking him and the Harrington Group together.
She made a phone call, "Mr. Harrington, distorting the truth like this is not good for your company and personal reputation."
"I like you and only wanted to protect you, you don't need to worry about my company, Winnie."
Rock finished speaking and hung up the phone decisively.
Winnie felt helpless, but amidst the siege, she felt a warm feeling in her heart. Rock really was a gentle man.
She hung up the phone and tried to deal with the piling documents, but Laura and Olivia approached, pulling her along. "Since you made a clarification, let's see the reactions first. You still have a fever, right? Luke sent me a text saying you are injured. Come with me to a nearby clinic."
Winnie was startled, trying to remember where her injury was. Her face heated up, but when she thought of that man and then looked at her empty ring finger, her face finally turned cold.
Lawrence R woke up around noon.
The man walked downstairs and looked at the empty space where the woman had fallen, the only thing left now was the polished floor reflecting his blurred features.
A dazed expression flickered across his handsome face.
Luke cautiously approached, holding two divorce agreements in his hand, with the delicate and simple diamond ring placed on top of the papers.
"Mrs. L has left and returned the ring you gave her."
Lawrence R silently stared at the ring. Memories flashed through his mind.
On Christmas Eve, he proposed to her with this ring he personally designed, in an attempt to improve their relationship.
Since she put it on, she had never taken it off, even when he forced her to sign the divorce papers a week ago.
But today, all the ugliness was revealed when he found out about her affair with Rock. She couldn't act anymore, so she took it off.
Lawrence R sneered, his slender fingers picking up the exquisite female ring, noticing faint bloodstains on the inner circle.
She must have taken it off forcefully, rubbing against her skin, which caused the bloodstains.
His deep pupils faintly darkened, but soon, mockery replaced it. How could she be unwilling to part with it? She should be eager to do so!
A bittersweet taste rose in his throat as he clenched the diamond in his palm, the sharp edges cutting his skin.
Blood flowed out.
After fiercely tossing the ring into the fireplace, Lawrence R seemed to find fault with everything - the unnaturally quiet house, the exquisite decoration, and the two signed agreements.
He turned around and smashed everything on the table. The crashing sound made the maids shiver.
Despite his handsome features, the man remained eerily quiet, with only veins bulging on his face. Luke shrugged and stood quietly on the side, waiting for the CEO of Imperial Jewelry to vent his anger.
Finally, after more than ten minutes of smashing, Lawrence R seemed tired. He rested his long legs on the sofa and a piercing headache made him furrow his brow lightly. "Hand me my phone. How is Island Electronics doing now?"
Luke immediately approached and reported, "The stock price has rebounded, and the public's response is favorable. Everyone is refraining from commenting too much about you, and they are looking forward to Miss Ordelia and your engagement ceremony."
"Anything else?" he asked sarcastically, pursing his lips. Luke knew what he wanted to ask, but he dared not speak. Instead, he mentioned another matter, " Mr. L, I investigated the source of the video, but the person who leaked it was very cautious and used an overseas IP address..."
Darcy walked to the doorway of the living room, just in time to hear the last sentence. She squinted her eyes. She had hired overseas hackers precisely because they were careful. "However, the video wouldn't have caused such a big commotion on its own. Someone manipulated it, and I found a connection to Rock."
Lawrence R sneered, "Who else would want this matter blown up aside from him?" He narrowed his eyes slightly, not forgetting the look Rock gave him when he pulled that woman away from the hot dog stand.
This man, who appeared gentle and refined on the surface, was sinister in secret. "Mr. L, do you think Rock also released the video? He's so cunning, should we tell Miss Anderson the truth?" Luke meant well, hoping for some reconciliation between the CEO of Imperial Jewelry and Miss Anderson.
However, Lawrence R's gaze glanced at the two clarifications on his phone. This man even publicly confessed his love, displaying his admiration. He tightly closed his eyes, igniting a raging fury, and forcefully smashed his phone against the wall. "Tell her what? Isn't she a perfect match for that disgusting woman?" he sneered, getting up and heading upstairs.
Luke looked at his resolute and icy back in astonishment. In the eyes of the CEO of Imperial Jewelry, there was nothing but hatred left for Mrs. L. Darcy listened at the corner of the wall, smirking as she walked out of the villa.
She lowered her voice and made a phone call, "Jeffery, release news to Triton's shareholders that someone is willing to buy Triton stocks at a high price, and that the Triton building is being auctioned off for 800 million dollars. Shareholders holding the title deed will take action." "Miss Ordelia, what are you planning..."
"Not enough, let's give it a little push and make Mr. L hate Winnie even more," Darcy chuckled, instructing at the same time, "Remember to leak the information to Winnie, saying that all of this is Island Electronics' acquisition."
At three o'clock in the afternoon, something sudden happened. Triton's two shareholders suddenly dumped their equity stakes at a high price. The shareholders holding Triton's building land contract suddenly initiated the auction process to sell the building!
Upon receiving the news, Winnie immediately rushed back to the company from the clinic.
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