Chapter 402
The general manager stomped his foot in frustration. "Tell me, what other options do we have?"
As media professionals, they knew exactly which stories could ignite public outrage.
Though Emily Lowell wasn't biologically related to the Lowells, she enjoyed their unwavering affection.
Not only had she landed the lead role in Richard Lowell's big-budget drama "Imperial Feast," but recent rumors also suggested an arranged marriage with the Cunningham family. By all appearances, she was living a charmed life.
Emily's current status was something ordinary people could never hope to achieve.
Yet despite the Cunninghams' wealth, they still paled in comparison to the Valdemars.
When Henry Chamberlain arrived with the legal task force, the general manager immediately reached a decision.
"Issue an apology statement immediately. Expose the mastermind behind this."
The deputy general manager sighed. "It's our only choice."
What a shame to lose such a lucrative client like Emily.
She had always been generous—whether funding smear campaigns against rivals or promoting herself.
Just as netizens were speculating about the culprit, Summit News released an official statement.
#Summit News: We sincerely apologize to Ms. Sophia Laurent for publishing falsified footage.#
The announcement stunned the internet.
Good heavens! Summit News actually apologized!
This outlet had a notorious reputation but had never issued retractions before.
Alexander Valdemar must have intervened! That's the Valdemar power!
Amid the chatter, Summit News dropped another bombshell.
#Summit News: We were misled and hope for your understanding!#
Attached were screenshots of conversations with Emily's assistant, Chloe Preston.
Though no names were mentioned, netizens quickly connected the dots.
Isn't this Emily Lowell's assistant?
I recognize that profile picture! She once posted photos with Emily!
So Emily orchestrated the smear campaign against Sophia?
The speculation exploded across social media.
Don't jump to conclusions! Plenty of people share names and profile pictures! Even if the assistant was involved, it doesn't prove Emily's involvement...
Stop defending her! This absolutely reeks of Emily's involvement!
Netizens who had previously attacked Sophia now flooded Emily's social media accounts demanding answers.
At the Lowell estate...
Emily had just finished comforting Victoria Lowell and retreated to her room.
She had intended to relish Sophia's online humiliation.
But the moment she unlocked her phone, her inbox exploded.
Emily, did you doctor that footage? How could you be so vicious?
All that innocence and kindness was just an act!
Clear your name quickly! This has nothing to do with you!
...
Emily stared at the messages, momentarily stunned.
When she discovered Summit News's betrayal, her entire body went rigid.
Then she saw the unedited footage released by Valdemar Holdings.
"How... how is this possible?"
Stumbling to her computer, Emily pulled up the surveillance footage copied from the hotel.
This time, she watched every second without skipping.