Chapter 25 Winston Group is protecting DeRoss Group
For a long time, a deep and tender voice came from the other end of the phone: "Mother, why are you looking for me?"
"Keith, you're the only one who can help me now. I really can't help it."
Emily covered her lips and burst into tears.
"The DeRoss Group was maliciously targeted," she choked. "Now the negative news about the DeRoss Group on the Internet is coming one after another, and the DeRoss Group's share price has fallen to its lowest value. If it goes on like this, the DeRoss Group may declare bankruptcy."
As she spoke, there was a crackling sound on the keyboard on the other end of the phone.
After a while, the deep voice sounded again: "Mother, the DeRoss Group has a strong family, so that he will not go bankrupt because of such a thing."
At present, all the negative rumors on the Internet are based on a 54-second surveillance video. May I ask my mother, is that you in the video? "
"It wasn't me. How could it be me? "
Emily instinctively began to deny, "This is a fake video made on purpose to bring down our DeRoss family!"
"Really?"
"Is that so?"
The sound of typing echoed from the other end of the phone.
Then, a deep and cold voice became even colder, "There are no traces of artificial synthesis in the surveillance video, Mother. Why did you lie?"
Emily's heart suddenly panicked.
How could she forget that Keith's intelligence far surpassed ordinary people?
She was frustrated with herself for lying in front of Keith.
She took a deep breath, "I'm sorry, Keith. I didn't mean to deceive you. It was your grandfather who forced me to do this, and I had no choice... I was afraid that you would misunderstand that your mother is a heartless and cruel woman, so I didn't dare to admit it... Keith, can you please delete this video for me?"
"Hold on."
After uttering these two words, Keith remained silent.
He sat in front of the computer screen, his dark eyes fixed on it.
A video that lasted over fifty seconds was easily deconstructed by him into countless frames, which shattered into the trash bin against a blue background.
Just when he thought he had succeeded, suddenly!
The shattered images miraculously restored themselves and became the same video as before.
This video couldn't be deleted.
Keith squinted his eyes.
He had been talented in computers since he was young, especially in the field of hacking.
To put it boldly, if he participated in a hacking competition, he should easily be able to win first place.
But now, he couldn't even crack a simple video.
"Keith? Are you still there, Keith?"
Emily's anxious voice came through the phone.
Keith slightly furrowed his brow imperceptibly, but still politely replied, "Mother, this video has encrypted keys added by a hacker. Removing it may not be so easy. I will think of another way."
"What? You can't even delete it?" Emily was extremely disappointed. "Where did Haley, that wicked woman, find a hacker that even you can't deal with?"
Keith coldly responded, "Mother, if the online information is correct, Haley should be my aunt. Is there any grudge between you and her?"
"The grudge between me and her... ha, it runs deep! Keith, remember, your aunt is a selfish and self-serving person. Four to five years ago, she almost bankrupted the DeRoss family. Now, she has become even more ruthless and won't stop until the DeRoss family is destroyed! Your grandfather and grandmother were infuriated to illness. I didn't sleep all night and have a terrible headache..."
Emily started to cry again, "This video can't be deleted, and those keyboard warriors online won't let me off easily. What should I do...?”
"How about this?" Keith pursed his lips and spoke, "I am currently in charge of a project that hasn't found a partner yet. If I announce a collaboration with the DeRoss Group, perhaps by collaborating, we can divert some attention online."
"Keith, are you serious?" Emily burst into excitement.
For the past four years, she had tried countless methods to get the DeRoss Group on board the Winston family's ship.
But Ivan always refused to cooperate with various reasons.
She never thought that this time, she would actually benefit from a catastrophe!
If the DeRoss Group could reach a cooperation agreement with the Winston Group, it would immediately soar to an unreachable height.
The Winston Group announced a new project partnership, shocking everyone.
In such a critical moment, the Winston Group unexpectedly chose to cooperate with the DeRoss Group, catching everyone by surprise.
"The stock price of the DeRoss Group is almost at its limit down. Why would the Winston Group choose such a company?"
"These two companies have never cooperated before, why now, at this crucial moment? The Winston Group is practically helping the DeRoss Group. Otherwise, the DeRoss Group would definitely suffer a severe blow this time."
"The DeRoss Group is incredibly lucky!"
"The DeRoss family really knows how to elevate themselves, even climbing up to the Winston family."
"Now, who dares to provoke the DeRoss family?"
"We can't afford to mess with them, let's just back off!"
Within half a day, the stock price of the DeRoss Group returned to normal levels, as if the storm from last night had never happened.
Looking at the constantly updated news online, Haley furrowed her eyebrows tightly.
She thought that this time she could take a bite out of the DeRoss family, but she didn't expect them to hold such an ace card.
The Winston family...
Ten DeRoss families couldn't compare to a single Winston family.
With the protection of the Winston family, she had no way to deal with Emily.
Haley let out a long sigh.
"A few years ago, there were rumors in the industry about Ivan marrying Emily. I always thought it was just gossip," Justin Martínez said in a deep voice. "But now, it seems that the DeRoss family and the Winston family have some connection..."
"Although we may not have a close relationship like an alliance, it is quite intriguing that the Winston family is willing to lend a hand when the DeRoss family is in trouble," Madam Martínez said lightly.
"While the Winston family's willingness to help is commendable, it does not mean that the DeRoss family can rely on them indefinitely. Haley, some things cannot be rushed, let's take it slowly."
Haley smiled and bent her lips, saying, "Grandma, let's not think about these things for now. Justin, help me tidy up the living room."
Early this morning, Haley moved with her two children to another house of the DeRoss family.
Located in the center of Cuenca, this high-end residential area is worth nearly six figures, with a detached two-story villa that offers a serene and quiet environment, perfect for living.
Haley really liked the environment here, as it reminded her of where she used to live abroad.
Todd was busy with plants in the yard, while Angela sat on the wicker chair, basking in the sun. It was tranquil and beautiful.
The three of them didn't have much stuff, and they finished packing in less than an hour.
"Grandma, Justin, don't rush to leave. It's lunchtime, let me make you a meal," Haley said, tying an apron.
Madam Martínez' face immediately turned sour. "Haley, you are my only granddaughter. Others should be serving you. How can you cook?"
As she spoke, she turned her head and ordered, "Justin, let the chef from the Martínez family come over here and cook three meals a day..."
"Grandma, it's really not necessary!" Haley couldn't help but feel helpless. "It's just cooking, I've gotten used to it in the past four years, and it’s nothing to me."
"Haley, you have really suffered..." Madam Martínez took her hand, tears in her eyes. "If your mother were still alive, you wouldn't have to work so hard..."
"Great-grandma, Mommy's cooking is so delicious!" Todd interrupted, interrupting Madam Martínez' sorrowful memories.
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