Chapter 821 Lyra's Fate
Lyra was clearly stunned by Tomas's scolding.
What happened that made Tomas yell at her like that?
She immediately switched to a pitiful tone, "Dad, what's wrong? Did I do something wrong?"
Hearing Lyra's voice, Tomas got even angrier, "Something wrong? Lyra, I've been grooming you for so many years, always thinking you were my good helper. I never realized you were this kind of person! I always thought you were more sensible, mature, and steady than Juniper, that you knew how to prioritize the bigger picture. That's why I entrusted you with so many tasks and gave you a lot of power. Even when things didn't go smoothly, I stood by you!"
Lyra had no idea where Tomas's anger was coming from.
"When you and Dominic had that issue, and you ended up in that miserable state, I didn't even scold you because I knew it wasn't your fault. But today, I'm truly disappointed in you! Whatever you face next, you handle it yourself. I can't help you anymore! I can't help you!"
"Dad, what are you talking about..."
"Check the news yourself!" With that, Tomas hung up the phone.
The immense anger left Lyra even more bewildered.
She quickly opened the news app on her phone, and a headline popped up, "Lyra from the Monroe family, her ugly face finally exposed!"
Seeing the headline, Lyra felt a sudden unease.
With trembling fingers, she quickly clicked on the news article.
The news said that all the good things she showed were just a facade, that she was actually a dark and bad person—domineering, autocratic, insulting others, trampling on others' dignity, arrogant, thinking of herself as an ancient princess who wanted everyone to kneel before her.
The more Lyra read, the angrier she got.
Such insulting words about her character were completely undisguised.
She continued reading.
There were many photos and videos in the news.
The video of her scolding Primrose yesterday was in there, along with the things she said on the rooftop this morning.
How could this be exposed to the media?
Which media outlet dared to report on her? Who did this?
Do they have a death wish?
Lyra was so angry that she was shaking.
No.
She couldn't let this news spread; she couldn't be disgraced like this.
She was the dignified daughter of the Monroe family; everything was supposed to be perfect, without a single blemish.
Yes, she was being framed.
She quickly redialed Tomas, "Dad, Dad, it's not true. I'm being framed. What you saw isn't real."
"Whether it's real or not, I can see clearly. Not even I would dare to say those things! Do you really think that just because we have power and influence, we can do whatever we want? Do you know how terrifying public opinion can be? All these years, I've taught you so much, and yet you still did such shameless things. Who do you think you are? All your power and privilege come from me. Once I take them away, you're nothing!"
"Dad, Dad, help me!" Lyra was clearly scared.
She could clearly feel Tomas giving up on her.
If Tomas gave up on her, she couldn't imagine, she couldn't have nothing.
"How can I help you?" Tomas sneered.
Not only could he not help her, but he also had to find a way to protect himself.
All these years, he had never been so humiliated.
All these years, his good reputation was about to be ruined by Lyra!
"Have someone delete the news first. If it keeps spreading, I'm really done for. After deleting the news, we can think of a way to fix this, okay?" Lyra pleaded.
Such humility was a stark contrast to the arrogant Lyra in the video!
"You think I haven't tried that? I did. I even used my power to have it removed from the website, but the news just won't go away. We can't find its code or any loopholes. Lyra, who did you provoke?" Tomas gritted his teeth.
Who did she provoke?
Just some nobodies. How could they do this? How could they frame her?
"Alaric, it must be Alaric who did this!" Lyra suddenly said, "It must be him. He doesn't want our family to interfere too much, so he framed me, making me fall into their trap, and then driving us out to consolidate his power!"
Tomas sneered, "Even if that's the case, if you hadn't done these things, who could have caught you? Who could have taken these videos?"
"I..." Lyra was speechless.
"If I hadn't seen these videos myself, I wouldn't have believed you were such a disgraceful person! I always thought, no matter what, you had received a higher education. These thoughtless and insulting words shouldn't have come from you."
"Dad, I was really provoked by them. I couldn't hold back..."
"In a family like ours, the most important thing is to have a sense of propriety. If you can't even do that, you don't belong in our family!"
"Dad..."
"Lyra, I won't help you with this. Whatever consequences you face, they're your own doing."
"Dad, you can't just abandon me. I'm your daughter. You can't do this to me..."
"Because you're my daughter, I have to do this, and I have to do it more decisively than anyone else! Only this way can I avoid being implicated by you."
"Dad..." Lyra was clearly scared.
"This is the end of the conversation, Lyra. Whatever you face next is your own doing. You deal with it."
"Dad, Dad, Dad!" Lyra screamed.
She was really afraid of being abandoned by Tomas.
Her only support was Tomas. If Tomas didn't care about her, what would happen to her?
Thinking about the consequences, Lyra couldn't stay calm.
She had to go back and see Tomas immediately.
She had to see Tomas and beg for his forgiveness.
With this in mind.
Lyra quickly got up to leave.
As soon as she opened the office door.
Several people from the prosecutor's office appeared at the door, their expressions cold and serious, "Lyra, you are now suspected of abuse of power and contempt of the law. Please come with us for investigation."
"Get out of my way!" Lyra refused, "What right do you have to take me for investigation!"
"Please cooperate, or we will use force."
"You dare!" Lyra said fiercely.
The leader's face darkened, and with a look.
Two people behind him immediately restrained Lyra, not giving her a chance to say more, and took her away!
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