Chapter 453 A Satisfying Blow to Susie
Of course, Sebastian understood.
"Do whatever you want, just come to me if anything happens," he firmly instructed.
Brooklyn smiled, "Okay!"
After hanging up the phone, Brooklyn checked the time and then dialed a number. "Ms. Marie, the interview you scheduled last time, let's arrange it for today. See you at the studio in an hour."
"Really? That's great! See you soon, Ms. Mitchell."
Brooklyn drove directly to a prestigious TV station in Aucester. As soon as she arrived, the station staff came out to greet her.
Brooklyn's interviews were already hard to schedule, and now that she was in the spotlight, everyone was eager to see her.
In the studio, Brooklyn sat on the sofa and exchanged smiles with the young and beautiful host, Pippa Marie. Despite being a top host, Pippa's charm and presence were no match for Brooklyn's.
"Can we start?"
"Of course." Brooklyn smiled.
This interview, which she hadn't originally planned to accept, was something she intended to make good use of today.
In the first half, Pippa cautiously asked her professional medical questions, and the latter part was more relaxed, casual conversation.
The atmosphere was relaxed, and everyone was enjoying themselves.
The Brooklyn that the outside world rumored to be cold now showed a warm and cheerful side, exuding an irresistible charm.
Then Pippa asked, "Dr. Mitchell, could you briefly talk about your personal life? After all, people are very curious about the personal lives of doctors."
Brooklyn nodded and smiled, giving a brief overview of her life, mixing truth with fiction, and then said, "I suppose many people don't know that I was born into a family of merchants. My parents were traditional businesspeople, and the well-known Mitchell Group was built by them. Unfortunately, the business world is like a battlefield, and a moment of carelessness can lead to trouble."
"Trouble? Did something unpleasant happen?"
"My mother passed away early, and I grew up with my father. Later, my father remarried," Brooklyn glanced at the camera, a hint of helplessness and sadness in her eyes, "My stepmother and sister joined the Mitchell family, and within a few years, my father passed away. The shares of the Mitchell Group that were originally in my hands ended up with my stepmother." She shrugged gracefully, "Now, as you can see, the Mitchell Group has changed hands. As for what happened, I don't know."
Pippa was stunned, looking at Brooklyn with an exaggerated expression as if it were a special effect, "So, Ms. Mitchell, the shares and inheritance of the group were... taken by someone?"
"Oh, some things are hard to conclude. But I believe that justice will prevail, and I have faith in the law and people's hearts. No matter how deeply hidden, the truth will eventually come to light." Brooklyn's ambiguous words left plenty of room for imagination.
"Now that your identity has been officially recognized by Mr. Kingsley, may I ask, Ms. Mitchell, which identity do you prefer, Scarlett or Brooklyn?" Pippa nodded and asked again.
Without hesitation, Brooklyn smiled sweetly at the camera, "My favorite identity is being Mrs. Kingsley."
After the recording, Brooklyn went straight to the TV station director, Alvin Owens.
"Mr. Owens, I don't want a single dollar for this program, but I want the video to be aired at prime time tonight at eight o'clock. Also, I believe the station has enough resources to promote it properly, ok?"
Alvin now saw Brooklyn as a money-making opportunity, "Of course, of course! Mrs. Kingsley, rest assured."
In the evening, Brooklyn sat leisurely on the living room sofa, casually picking up the remote control.
"Mr. Kingsley, we haven't watched TV together in a long time. Why don't you sit down and watch for a while?" Her gentle smile stirred Sebastian's heart.
"Sure!"
Brooklyn curled up her legs and lay diagonally on Sebastian's lap. The two watched the calm and composed beautiful figure on the TV screen, sharing a mutual understanding.
She spoke, "Mr. Kingsley, what do you think will happen tomorrow morning?"
Sebastian played with a strand of her hair, "We don't have to wait until tomorrow morning; someone won't be able to sleep tonight."
"I can't wait to see it." Brooklyn smirked.
"What did you say? Am I being cyberbullied?" Susie staggered and fell onto the sofa, gripping the golden floral pattern on the backrest, her eyes narrowing fiercely, "Who did it?"
"Mrs. Jordan, this isn't just a personal matter anymore. The moment Brooklyn's interview was released, tens of millions of viewers rallied behind her, demanding online that you return what you've taken. All your personal information has already been exposed, and rumors are spreading—like the one about you having had an abortion. If this digging continues, the consequences could be disastrous." a man reported.
Susie's eyes widened in disbelief, shaking her head frantically, "No! Absolutely not! I can't believe I'll be ruined by a bitch! I'm going to find Brooklyn!"
"Mrs. Jordan! It's too late. Reporters are already crowding the hotel entrance and parking lot, all demanding answers from you. If you go out now, you'll be surrounded by reporters!"
"What?"
The man said, "Mrs. Jordan, they all believe that you and Mrs. Mitchell used tricks to drive Brooklyn out of the Mitchell family and now want to seek justice for her. Moreover, Brooklyn's interview has garnered over a billion views in less than an hour. Sebastian just held a press conference today, and now public opinion is unstoppable."
Susie trembled with anger, grabbing her phone to call Marc, but Marc was busy with a business problem and couldn't attend to her. What should she do?
"Notify the company's PR department. No matter what it takes, suppress the public opinion!" Susie said through gritted teeth.
"Yes, I'll think of something."
"You must! Absolutely!"
If Marc saw these things, she would be finished.
No, not only would she be finished, but the Mitchell Group, now in Marc's hands, would also be ruined.
However, the man hesitated. "Mrs. Jordan, the opponent is Sebastian. Even if the company intervenes, if Sebastian gets involved, we might be helpless..."
"Get out! Go handle it now!" Susie shouted.
The expected call came faster than anticipated.
Brooklyn got up from Sebastian's lap, looking at the unfamiliar number on her phone, "Who do you think it is?"
Sebastian smiled, "You already guessed, so why ask me?"
He then adjusted the phone's volume to the lowest setting before answering the call for her.
"Quite experienced."
Sure enough, as soon as the call connected, Susie started cursing, her voice mixed with sobs and the sound of things being smashed. It was quite lively where Susie was.
Brooklyn laughed, "Susie, why don't you hang up and call back after you've calmed down?"
"Brooklyn! What do you want? Are you trying to drive me to death?"
"Me? Did I? I don't recall ever pushing you. I do remember that after you and your mother joined the Mitchell family, you took my father and everything from me. You've been flaunting your power in the Mitchell family for years. It's you who pushed me, Susie!"
Brooklyn added, "Also, when the Mitchell Group was on the brink of bankruptcy, you and your mother sold off stocks during the most difficult times and hid away to enjoy yourselves. What a clever and calculating pair of mother and daughter!"
"Bang!"
The receiver picked up the sound of something being knocked over, followed by Susie's hysterical screams, "Don't be too smug, Brooklyn! If you push me too far, I'll drag you down with me!"
But Brooklyn sneered,"Susie, consider your worth before threatening me. What makes you think you can drag me down? From the looks of it, only you will be finished. I have evidence, and you can try to see if it's enough."
Susie was crazy. "Brooklyn! You bitch! I'll kill you!"
"Enough, Susie! What's exposed online now is just your ugly past. Tomorrow, your precious son and your past lovers might also be revealed. Do you think you'll have any leverage against me then?"
Past lovers?
No! It couldn't be! Susie's past was filled with chaotic relationships, and she had been involved with many men, even among Aucester's elite. After marrying Marc, she still sought out other men due to dissatisfaction.
If this were exposed, Marc would torture her to death!
And her child...
Susie was horrified, trembling violently, clutching the receiver tightly, "Brooklyn, what do you want to let me go?"
"Oh?" Brooklyn smiled, her tone disdainful and aloof.
She was confident now because she had Sebastian backing her up!
"What do you want?" Susie closed her eyes in despair. She had no way out and could only surrender; otherwise, she would be finished.
Brooklyn said indifferently, "Simple, I want the Mitchell Group. I don't like the business your dear husband is doing with the Mitchell Group, so I'd rather manage it myself."
"I can't make that decision! It's his..."
Before Susie finished, Brooklyn interrupted, "Susie, your dear husband will be back at the hotel soon. I'd love for him to see your past first-hand. I'm also curious about his reaction."
"I... I'll try, Brooklyn, give me a chance, don't do this." Susie pleaded.
Brooklyn sneered, "Opportunities are for you to seize. I'll be waiting for your good news."
After hanging up, Brooklyn was pulled into Sebastian's arms. His warm breath brushed against her neck, warm and comforting.
"Susie doesn't have the ability to take back the Mitchell Group from Marc." he said.
"Of course, I know, but it's a waste not to scare her."
"Oh? So, Mrs. Kingsley, what was the main purpose of this press conference? Just to scare her?" Sebastian played with her fingers, intertwining them with his.
Brooklyn sighed, "I need to create some public pressure on Marc and Susie while also boosting my own reputation. After all, back then, Marc bought the Mitchell Group fair and square—it wasn't stolen or taken by force. Now, I'm asking him to walk away without a dime, and I have to admit, it feels a little unreasonable."
"Unreasonable? Don't worry, I'll make sure you take it with confidence." Sebastian laughed.
"Really? What do you have in mind?"
"Marc is using the Mitchell Group for money laundering. What does he fear the most?" he asked.
After thinking for a moment, Brooklyn replied, "Reporting, audits, financial reviews."
"Exactly, I'll give him a big gift."
Brooklyn nestled into his arms, "You're really cunning, but I didn't expect Susie to have a child with Marc. The child is innocent; I don't want to hurt him."
"Understood, I'll make sure they know."
Brooklyn took a deep breath, "Being a doctor is so much simpler. Business matters are too exhausting."
"Silly girl, why do you have to handle it yourself? I can take care of these things for you."
She closed her eyes and pressed against his chest, "I don't want to hide behind you. Besides, from today's interview, I realized I'm quite popular."
"Yes, very popular! And there's something you said in the interview that I really liked." Sebastian smiled. "Your favorite identity, I really liked that."
Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she denied it, "Just something to please the audience, Mr. Kingsley, be discerning."
Deny it? Even she didn't believe that.
Sebastian chuckled, hugging Brooklyn from behind, gently swaying her, and whispered in her ear, "Honey, when should we have a child too?"
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