Soon, the public started to condemn Myra. On top of that, the time when the Stark Family kicked her out of the house was also exposed. They called her malicious for harming the child her stepmother carried twice, promiscuous for cheating on several men while married to the director of Chase Group, and despicable for selling her own husband’s company’s trade secrets without hesitation in order to seek connections with influential families.
Myra did not have to look to know how vicious the comments were. Drawing in a sharp breath, she took a step back. I didn’t think Gemma would risk everything to release this video to the public. She didn’t even stop to think about the Hart Family and Tony’s reputation!
“Miss Stark, what should we do now? Should we issue a statement to deny the news report?” Tilly felt so anxious that she was sweating on her cheeks.
It was obvious that they had underestimated Gemma’s ruthlessness. Tilly was too afraid to even think about what the Hart Family would think of Myra if they saw the video.
“Or… we could ask Director Hart to clarify this situation to the public.” A bright light flickered across her eyes as if she had found a chance.
“No!” Myra refuted with clenched teeth and a slightly sullen expression on her face.
She knew better than anyone that the video was real. Currently, the media was focused on her and had not dragged Tony in yet. But, if he stood out to clarify the matter, it would only drag him down with her. I don’t want to see people attaching all kinds of filthy labels to him.
“What do we do then?” Tilly was pacing around Myra.
After she heard the group of women whispering among themselves, she quickly checked the entertainment news and was not expecting something this big to have happened. It had spread everywhere and was garnering harsh criticism from the public.
Myra clenched her fists tightly. At this moment, she did not know what to do either. Has Tony seen all of this? Has the Hart Family seen all of this? Old Master Hart is finally seeing me in a different light. Will he go back to thinking that I am one of those shameless women because of this video?
…
‘Tony, I don’t know why you’re protecting that woman, Myra, but you better think through this carefully! She came to seduce you before she got a divorce. She is clearly a woman of loose standards, but she still pretends to be weak and innocent in front of you. Don’t let her fool you!’
‘You didn’t see how she was exchanging glances with Director Chase at Stark Group today! They colluded with each other to bully me! I won’t say any more on this. I just don’t want you to get blindsided by her!’
‘Old Master Hart, Old Madam Hart, and the rest of the Hart Family will see her true self. Tony, you will come to understand my efforts!’
…
Several texts poured in one after the other on Tony’s phone. Even if it was from a new number he had never seen before, he still knew the identity of the woman who sent those texts to him.
His face darkened considerably. A moment later, his phone rang, but this time, it was not that woman. Seeing Leo’s name on the screen, he answered the call with a sullen expression.
“Bad news, Director Hart. The video Miss Hay took from the hotel was released on the internet! People are criticizing Miss Stark online. It’s impossible to stop all the gossip now!”
In all the years Leo worked with Tony, he rarely ever sounded that alarmed.
When he saw those entertainment articles earlier, only one thought crossed his mind—we’re doomed.
Back then, they had tacitly given permission to Sasha to take the video and show it to Sean, but they did not think that she would have the nerve to expose it on the internet.
Without wasting a second, Leo immediately reported the issue.
The car swerved off to the side where it almost hit a sedan. After steadying the car, Tony held the steering wheel with a death grip which made the veins on the back of his hand bulge slightly.
It was no surprise who had released the video online.
Remembering the texts on his phone, Tony turned even more sullen. Gemma sure has the nerve to do these things!
“Issue my statement at once. This issue is unfounded.” His dreary voice resounded inside the car.
When he heard Leo speak earlier, he was already on guard and wanted to rush over to Myra. Gemma is a capricious woman, or perhaps it’s more appropriate to call her a capricious snake! Even at the Hart Residence, she dared to challenge Myra and raise her hand at her. Tony did not believe that she wouldn’t make matters worse. The video…
If he hadn’t been in such a rush at the time, he wouldn’t have left leverage for Sasha. As someone who had been in the business industry for many years, how could he not know the trouble this type of public opinion would bring to Myra? Back then, I should’ve… “D*mn it!” The air around him felt even grimmer as though he was an envoy from hell.
When Leo heard him, however, he was troubled once more. “Director Hart, the video doesn’t point out whose hotel room Miss Hart went to. Her face is also blurred. Public opinions differ widely, but most of the people have managed to find Miss Hart’s and your identity. That was how this blew up!”
That meant that if Tony issued a statement now, he would be giving himself away.
The person who released the video clearly thought about showing the Hart Family and Tony mercy, but Tony’s bottom line was Myra.
Glaring at the condition of the cars in front of him, Tony scoffed all of a sudden. “Doesn’t Sasha have the Wallace Enterprise behind her lately? Tell Director Wallace that we’re willing to reduce one percent for the FY Project. We will also help them bring in technology for the project. As for the conditions, you know what to do.”
He stepped on the gas pedal. On the road, it only looked like a bolt of lightning had passed by.
Leo also became stern. “Leave it to me.” It’s over for the Hay Group now!
“Tell Gideon that we will have to halt the plans they mentioned last time to enter the Paradigm Mall—for special reasons. He can find out the specific reason for himself.” The ridicule on Tony’s face had even turned cold.
The times he let Gemma off were not for her sake, but mostly for the Walton Family’s sake. Because she had overstepped her boundaries over and over again, he did not have to show their family any mercy now.
“But, Director Hart, Old Master Walton called last time and said—”
“Would you like to take Justin’s place and let Justin come back?” Tony cut Leo off coldly without waiting for him to finish.
Leo fiddled with his nose. He wanted to tell him that Edward was willing to allocate seventy percent of the profits from the Apollo Plan the two companies were working on together to Hart Group. Still, how could seventy percent of earnings stand against the person in Tony’s heart? For instance, even if it was Hilliville, he still wouldn’t bat an eye at it.
Leo immediately responded, “I’ll get it done right away. But your family…”
“If Old Master Hart calls, tell him to call me directly.” Tony frowned. He did not know whether Myra knew about the news yet, but he only knew that her situation did not look too good. “Postpone all the meetings this afternoon.”
