Chapter 332 Hunter Falls into Martin's Trap
Below the stage, the crowd's emotions were turbulent.
The atmosphere in the live streamlivestream was no better.
Jeers and curses echoed through the air.
The Miller Group's official website lost one hundred thousand followers.
The incident went viral online in no time.
Charlotte, gluedGlued to her phone, Charlotte was frantic as the situation spiraled out of her control. Instead of vindicatingbeing vindicated, Hunter, he was now under siege. Her heart sank as she wished, wishing she could dive through the screen and come to his rescue him.
How did it come to this?
Wasn't the content on the USB driveflash drive supposed to prove Hunter's innocence?
Why did it contain formulas for all of the Miller Group's products?
Meanwhile, Hunter, after a moment of panic, Hunter tried to regain his composure. He grabbed the microphone, attempting damage control:. "Listen, everyone, the data on the big screen is fake. At the Miller Group..."—"
Unfortunately, the crowd wouldn't giveallow him a chance to speak, chanting in unison, "Refund, refund..."
Their voices rose, overwhelming Hunter's.
Some were even so worked up that they tried to rush the stage.
Initially, the security guards managed to hold them back.
But as more people joined in, the numbers quickly outpaced the guards, every individual fueled by rage.
The guards were soon overpowered and shoved aside.
A celebrity endorsing the brand realized the situation was turning ugly and fled backstage with the help of an assistant.
Seeing trouble, James immediately shielded Hunter, looking for a quick exit.
But they were quickly spotted by some sharp-eyed individuals who grabbed their clothes and lashed out at them.
"You crooked businessman!. I spendt thousands a month with your company, and you betrayed our trust!. You owe me for my losses, including my emotional distress!"."
"I give most of my salary to your company every month, and now your products are dangerously subpar!. Refund us now, or we're not letting you leave!"."
"Refund, we want a refund..."
The angry cries were relentless.
Hunter's and James' faces were quickly bloodied. They bowed their heads, trying to make a break for it, but they were surrounded, with no way out.
The stage couldn't support the weight of the crowd; it collapsed with a thunderous crash.
Chaos ensued.
Bodies were strewn all over in disarray, accompanied by continuous cries of agony.
Seizing the moment, James ducked low, grabbed Hunter's arm, and they shoved their way out, fleeing the scene at lightning speed—
In the lower corner of the live broadcast, two figures dressed in black suits could be seen sneaking away. Their silhouettes and the wayhow their hair caught the light gave them away – it was unmistakably Hunter and James.
The viewers, spotting their escape unnoticed by those at the scene, became frantic.
"Hey, they're getting away... On your left, behind you..."
"Look, behind you!. They're gone!. What are you still doing standing around there?"
"Get up and chase them, come on..."
Some were just onlookers munching on popcorn, watching the drama unfold.
"Isn't this just typical? Too many people, too chaotic – they lost track of who they were after, huh?"
"This is the spectacle of the year!. It's gonna trend for days!"."
Charlotte's hands trembled as she attempted to send a message in the chat:. "No, you've got it all wrong. Hunter was framed – he's innocent."
But her words were quickly swallowed by the sea of comments flooding the screen.
By the time When she tried to post again, the live streamlivestream had ended.
The incident shot up to the top three trending topics on Twitter, surpassing all other news – even eclipsing a celebrity cheating scandal in terms of buzz.
Charlotte's eyes were dry from crying as she tried calling Hunter.
No answer.
She called three more times, but each call met with silence.
Feeling lost, helpless, and anxious, she wondered what else she could do to help Hunter. Crying seemed to be the only option left.
Meanwhile...
The, the Miller Group stores worldwide shut their doors simultaneously to avoid the backlash. The customer service hotline was overwhelmed and perpetually busy.
The company's website's comment section was flooded with vitriol until the server crashed.
Eventually, the website was taken offline, becoming inaccessible.
The Miller Group's stock price plummeted like a rock, triggering a trading halt. The company was facing an unprecedented crisis. The president's office phone was ringing off the hook with shareholder calls.
The company was facing an unprecedented crisis.
The president's office phone was ringing off the hook with calls from shareholders. Back in his office, anAn exasperated Hunter yanked the cord out of the phone.
in his office. James handed him a cold, damp towel to press against the swelling on his forehead.
"Mr. Miller, we've walked right into Martin's trap."
Hunter shot him a chilly glance. "I'm not an idiot. I didn't need you to tell me that."
James immediately clamped his mouth shut, not daring to make another peep.
Remembering the moment he lost control, Hunter's suppressed rage exploded. With a fierce kick, he sent the coffee table in front of him tumbling, his face contorted intensely.
"I underestimated Martin. He really set a trap for me to fall into..."."
James hesitated before voicing his confusion,. "Mr. Miller, don't you find it odd?
"When we received the content on the USB driveflash drive, we checked it thoroughly, and there was nothing amiss. How could it suddenly change to the ingredient lists for all the Miller Group's products?? It was as if someone remotely hijacked our system."
Hunter's face turned an ashen shade of pale, followed by a deep silence. Then he commanded sharply, "Go getBring me the head of the tech department!" head."
The tech director was a young man named Jack, sporting thick black-rimmed glasses.
James opened the files passed on by Charlotte and said to Jack, "Check this, will you? Is there a virus embedded in this file?"
Jack nodded, sat in front ofbefore the computer, and began to work deftly.
It didn't take long for him to realize something was off.
"Yes, there's a virus embedded in here, and it's a domineering one, the likes of which I've never seen before. Where did you get this file? The moment you opened it, the virus secretly entered your computer. It can not only monitor you but also subtly alter theyour computer's information on your computer without your knowledge."
Hunter and James's complexions turned ghastly pale.
Especially Hunter, whose face contorted with an ugly scowl, his eyes smoldering with red-hot flames, feeling a cold sweat break out on his back.
Martin was far more formidable than he had imagined.
He'd always thought of Martin was just lucky, born into privilege.
W, whereas he had clawed his way to his current position and power through sheer ability.
He had nothing but contempt for him in his heart.
Unbeknownst to himHowever, the fact that Martin had kept his position as the richest man in the industry meant that his strategy and intellect were extraordinary.
He Hunter had let down his guard and underestimated his opponent.
"Is there a way to completely clean the virus?"
Jack shook his head,. "This virus is aggressive. With my current skills, it's tough to remove completely. Not just me,; there are fewer than three people in the world who could eliminate it."
Red fury blazed in Hunter's eyes, as though magma might erupt at any moment.. "Get out."
"Get out..."
Fearing Hunter's wrath might consume him, Jack didn't dare linger and beat a hasty retreat.
Hunter roamed his office like a madman, his wrath unfurling with each step.
"Where on earth did Martin find someone so formidable? Who dares to cross me? I don't care what it takes,; I must find this person. I want them gone... obliterated."
Outside the operating room, Charles, waiting for news on Randy's surgery, suddenly sneezed forcefully. He rubbed his nose, drew his clothes tighter around him, and looked around, puzzled.
Strange.
There wasn't even a breeze!
Why wouldIt was strange that he feel suchfelt a sudden chill leadingdespite the absence of wind. What could have caused him to a sneeze?
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