HappyNovelChapter 1252: "Do you have something to say?" "I missed you," Juliet said, sitting on the sofa with an air of familiarity.
Cliff's response was cold.
"If you have physical needs, feel free to find someone else. Just keep it discreet and away from our parents." Juliet scoffed, masking her irritation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Are you this indifferent with everyone? If your cousin wanted a man, would you send a man to her bed or handle it yourself?" Before Cliff could respond, his secretary burst into the room, clearly distressed.
"Mr. Hopkins!" Cliff's expression darkened.
"Don't you know how to knock?" The secretary, visibly flustered, ignored his reprimand.
"You need to see the news-it's urgent." A sense of unease washed over Cliff as he picked up his phone.
A breaking news alert flashed across the screen: "Breaking News! Popular ballet star at X Theatre caught in a scandalous affair with her cousin. Intimate photos leaked." The matter concerning Cliff was naturally a hot topic. He had recently assumed the role of the largest shareholder in his company, and whispers of his engagement to the Foster family were just beginning to circulate. At such a critical juncture, the revelation of intimate photos of Laney as "the other woman" was a devastating blow to her reputation.
Read exclusive stories at galCliff tapped on the images, scrolling through them. None were fabricated. They were all candid shots from their brief, secretive relationship two months ago.
Cliff's grip on the phone tightened, the veins on the back of his hand bulging with suppressed rage.
"Find out where these photos cfrom," he ordered, his voice icy.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe secretary, already anticipating his demand, replied, "An anonymous social media account claims they were leaked from a phone repair shop." Cliff's tone was laced with quiet fury.
"Contact the police. I want everyone involved at that shop detained immediately." The secretary hesitated.
"Mr. Hopkins, with your current public scrutiny, taking drastic action could backfire. It might be seen as abuse of power and worsen the situation." Cliff's eyes narrowed.
"How is holding people accountable for violating privacy abuse of power?"
Suppressing his anger, Cliff kicked his chair aside and strode out of the office. The secretary, alarmed by his impulsiveness, hurried after him. Juliet, who had been silently observing, smirked and stepped forward.
"Don't bother trying to stop Cliff. Once his anger flares, no one can hold him back.”
She knew exactly where he was headed-and why. The scandal had hit Laney hardest, and eliff's reaction was proof he couldn't stand to see her suffer.
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