Chapter 516 Live Broadcast, Face Lost!
Evelyn was suddenly startled!
It was then that she noticed a green light flashing in a hidden corner. Someone had set up a camera without her knowing!
From the moment the incident occurred until now, the Clark family's shameless and arrogant demeanor, along with Neil's smug face, had all been broadcast live!
All of this happened so discreetly that even the meticulous Evelyn didn't notice in time.
Viewers were still flooding into the live stream.
The number of online viewers had surpassed five million!
[Oh my God! The Clark Group is so vicious! They harmed animals to win the competition and almost killed Evelyn. This is a crime! It's murder!]
[Despicable character!]
[The Clark family originated from a gang. Maurice's father was a laborer at the Hameen docks in his early years and later became a thug. Through ruthlessness and luck, he became a gang leader, which eventually led to the formation of the Clark Group.]
[Oh, so they're just thugs. No wonder they're so despicable and shameless in their actions!]
[Indeed, compared to the Taylor family, a true noble family, they are worlds apart! Jessica is no match for Evelyn.]
[Oh my! Why is Eric part of the Clark family? He's so handsome, what a waste!]
[Since when did looks become the standard for judging good and evil? Although Eric is indeed quite handsome.]
Before Edward planned the live broadcast, he had already spoken with Eric.
Initially, Edward had concerns, but Eric was indifferent. "Edward, not only should you broadcast it, but you should also make a big deal out of it. Neil has high blood pressure; if you can aggravate him to the point of hospitalization, I'd thank you!"
Edward frowned and smiled helplessly, "You are truly ruthless. But you should know, the power of public opinion is terrifying."
Eric pursed his lips, his cigarette bobbing up and down mischievously. "I used to think I was part of the Clark family. But now I have my own family, so the Clark family is the Clark family, and Eric is Eric."
The live broadcast completely extinguished the Clark family's arrogance.
Jessica watched as her family was pushed to the forefront of public opinion, being criticized and scorned. Instead of worrying about Maurice, who had always doted on her, she was relieved that Barry hadn't exposed her.
Moreover, she kept her composure, didn't show fear, and didn't wet herself like Tiffany.
Otherwise, if that had been broadcast, how embarrassing would that be! The Clark family might lose their dignity, but she couldn't!
Sophia, a sheltered woman, couldn't handle such a scene. She was physically and mentally exhausted, sweating profusely, and could barely stand.
"Maurice, Neil, and Sophia can't hold on any longer. I need to take her to the hospital immediately!"
Without waiting for their approval, Jessica supported Sophia and hurriedly left under the protection of bodyguards.
Parking lot.
Jessica helped Sophia into the car, and Sophia's complexion improved significantly, partly from fear and partly from not wanting to stay and be humiliated.
"Barry has always been cautious and reliable. How could he be so reckless this time, causing such a disaster!" Sophia kept muttering.
"Barry probably just didn't want the Taylor family to win and wanted to teach them a lesson."
Jessica gently patted her mother's back, her eyes cold and sinister. "But ending up like this, he can only blame his bad luck.
Right now, Maurice and Neil just need to throw Barry out and make him the Taylor family's target. We must insist that this has nothing to do with the Clark Group and was entirely his idea. That should minimize the damage."
"I'm afraid it's not that simple."
Although Sophia was a sheltered woman, she came from a prominent family and understood some things clearly. She shook her head in frustration. "You saw it just now; the entire process was broadcast live. Even if it was Barry's fault, Barry is still part of the Clark Group. Moreover, our attitude towards Edward and Evelyn was so harsh, it practically incited public outrage."
"The public opinion storm will severely impact the Clark Group's stock price and reputation. The stock price will definitely plummet tomorrow. Maurice and Neil's efforts to win over Gavin and Sawyer will likely fail now."
Jessica showed a worried expression but was secretly delighted.
What did the Clark family's stock price plummeting have to do with her? Clifford had already saved enough money for her and her mother to last a lifetime. Eric had many assets and shares in the Clark Group, and cashing them out would be a fortune!
Let Maurice and Neil deal with the trouble, as long as she could get away unscathed.
A knock on the car window startled Jessica. She looked up to meet Eric's cold gaze.
"Jessica, get out of the car." His tone was incredibly firm.
"Eric, Jessica is your sister. Can you speak more gently?" Sophia was indignant for her daughter.
"Get out, now." Eric ignored her, his tone even colder.
Jessica pursed her lips and got out of the car.
They didn't want Sophia to hear, so they moved away from the car to talk.
'Weren't you with Molly the whole time? Even when such a big thing happened at home, you didn't show up. Why are you here now?'
Jessica glanced at Eric, pretending to admire her luxurious manicure. "You should go back to Molly. She can't be without you for a moment; she'll cry her eyes out."
"Jessica, show some respect."
Eric's tall and broad figure stepped closer, his narrow eyes flashing with anger. "You should be grateful I still let you call Molly your sister-in-law. If you continue to be so vicious, you'll be no different from Debra in my eyes. What I did to them, I'll do to you. Try me if you don't believe it."
Jessica's heart tightened, but she raised her chin and asked, "What do you want to say?"
"I know it was your scheme." Eric's lips curled, exuding a chilling aura.
"What are you talking about, Eric?"
"Barry, you instructed him. Jessica, don't bother denying it; I know it was you." Eric gritted his teeth, clenching his fists.
"He confessed; no one instructed him. It was all his doing."
Jessica's face suddenly twisted into an evil smile. "Even if it was me, do you have any evidence? Show me the evidence."
With a loud bang, Eric punched the wall next to Jessica's head, making her gasp for breath.
"Listen to me, no one can always be lucky, and no one can always use others as stepping stones to elevate themselves."
Eric took a deep breath, staring into her eyes without a trace of emotion. "Barry watched you grow up. He has been loyal to the Clark family and treated you like his own daughter, which is why he took the fall for you."
"But not everyone is Barry. You've done so many evil deeds, and eventually, you'll pay a heavy price for your actions, ending up alone and in hell."
"Eric, I advise you not to act rashly. You've already lost your father and abandoned your sister. Are you going to give up on Sophia, too?"
"Sophia loves me dearly; I am everything to her. If something happens to me, what do you think will happen to the frail and sickly Sophia? Can she continue to live?" Jessica shook her head, her eyes gleaming with mocking triumph.
Eric was taken aback, his strong arms tensing as veins bulged.
Neil was furious, thinking that Sophia and the others were truly heartless. They were quick to claim credit but even quicker to avoid trouble.
"Dad, let's leave too!" He couldn't stay any longer. No matter how cunning he was, he had no solution for this mess.
"No, we can't leave!"
Maurice's weathered face turned pale, and his hand holding the cane trembled slightly. "If we leave now, the Clark family's dignity will be truly gone!"
So he had to maintain the dignity of the family head, publicly disassociating from Barry in front of millions of viewers. "Barry, I took you in from the orphanage. I let you study with my sons, and you were never mistreated. The Clark family has been good to you, so how could you do such a despicable and heinous thing?"
"I've always treated you like family. How could you put us in this position? Barry, you've deeply disappointed me!"
"Since the evidence is clear, and you are the culprit, Charlie, Edward, we have no objections to whatever you decide. Moreover, the Clark Group will take full responsibility for the harm caused to Evelyn."
Evelyn watched, her lips curling into a cold smile.
Earlier, when Edward presented the evidence, the Clark family remained indifferent, trying to protect their own. Now their stance had completely changed. They were truly opportunistic.
Maurice's words sounded grand and considerate.
But Edward was not satisfied. He gently held Evelyn's waist and said in a low, cold voice, "Maurice, do you think this is an appropriate resolution?"
"Edward, the Clark family has already handed Barry over to you, and we've decided to take full responsibility. What more do you want?" Neil's muscles twitched with anger, feeling that Edward was being unreasonable.
"Naturally, an apology is in order."
At this moment, Gilbert stepped forward, speaking slowly, "Maurice, Barry is someone you raised. He attempted murder, crippled a million-dollar racehorse from KnightSpear Group, and injured Evelyn. The long-term effects on her health are still unknown."
"Taking responsibility is the right thing to do, but as the head of the Clark family, shouldn't you apologize to Charlie and Evelyn?"
Gilbert had taken the words right out of Edward's mouth, hitting all the key points.
Edward didn't mind because this was what he wanted as well.
However, Evelyn's expression grew darker, showing no appreciation for Gilbert's intervention.
"Wow! Who is this handsome guy? He looks familiar."
"That's Gilbert from the Alexander family. He's helped Evelyn out of a lot of trouble!"
"Oh my God! His features are so exquisite, like someone straight out of a painting. I'm in love!"
"And he's so kind. If I were Evelyn, I'd choose Gilbert. What's the use of Edward's remorse now? A missed opportunity is a missed opportunity, no matter how much he regrets it."
"I agree. After three years of marriage, I'd be tired of him, too. I'd rather switch to a handsome, young, and energetic guy."
The already tense atmosphere grew even more serious.
Maurice's temple veins throbbed, his anger burning in his chest. When had he ever been so humiliated, insulted by a bunch of youngsters!
"Why is Gilbert speaking up? What does this have to do with him?"
Helen muttered angrily, "It's one thing for Edward to say it, since he started this mess and isn't afraid of offending the Clark Group. But why is Gilbert stirring things up? He's dragging the Alexander family into this!"
"Do you think he's stupid? Gilbert is very shrewd. He's killing two birds with one stone. By stepping in now, he steals Edward's credit, gains favor with Evelyn, and pleases Charlie."
Calvin stared coldly at Gilbert. "On the other hand, he also strikes a blow at the Clark Group. Elbert has always had conflicts with the Clark family, but never dared to act. Gilbert's move is a form of revenge for Elbert."
Helen and Calvin's expressions were grim.
Gilbert had crippled Randy, aligned himself with Charlie, and clearly mended fences with Elbert.
What would he do next?
Everyone was on edge!
Ultimately, under the pressure of public opinion, Maurice had to swallow his pride and apologize to Evelyn.
Neil was seething with rage, but they had no justification. If they didn't bow their heads, the stock price would plummet when the market opened tomorrow.
Today's horse race had turned into a spectacular farce.
Jessica had slapped herself in an attempt to slander Evelyn, who fell off her horse. Tiffany was arrested for drug possession and wet herself on the spot. The Clark Group had also tried to sabotage the Taylor family.
Any one of these stories was more sensational than other news.
The four major families were left in disarray, and the expressions on the Clark Group members' faces were nothing short of tragic.
After witnessing so many unexpected events, Gavin didn't bring up the collaboration again.
Charlie didn't rush to ask either, as he had never been overly eager for the project. If it happened, it would be a bonus; if not, participation was what mattered. Evelyn had insisted on competing, but unfortunately, she was sabotaged. Otherwise, the outcome would have been perfect.
As they were leaving the racetrack, Charlie patted Gilbert's shoulder appreciatively. "Gilbert, thank you for today. Rest assured, if the Clark Group gives you any trouble in the future, you must tell me. You helped Evelyn, and I won't let you be put in an awkward position."
Gilbert showed a humble and obedient smile, but before he could speak, Evelyn's cold and merciless voice cut through.
"Charlie, are you already senile at sixty? He didn't show up from start to finish, and now he says a few words, and you give him all the credit? That's absurd!"
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