Chapter 404

Henry Chamberlain's lips curved into a perfectly polite smile, but his eyes held an unyielding pressure.

Chloe Preston bit her lower lip so hard it nearly bled. Her nails dug deep into her palms.

She had worked for Emily Lowell for five years—from a fresh graduate to a capable assistant.

Emily had treated her like a sister. Betraying that bond was unthinkable.

With "River Banquet" about to premiere, a scandal now would be catastrophic.

Just as Chloe resolved to protect Emily even at the cost of prison, Henry slid his phone toward her.

The screen displayed Emily's newly released statement.

Chloe's pupils constricted. Her fingers trembled uncontrollably.

The person she was willing to sacrifice everything for had just thrown her to the wolves.

Henry adjusted his cuffs with deliberate calm.

"Miss Preston, do you still think it's worth it?"

The statement had destroyed Chloe's career.

After being fired by Lowell Entertainment, no one in the industry would touch her.

Her face turned deathly pale. A chill seeped into her bones.

Since college, she had dreamed of becoming an elite agent, starting humbly as an assistant.

Now, the person she trusted most had ruined her future.

A glint of calculation flashed in Henry's eyes.

"Since Miss Preston insists on going to prison..."

He turned as if to leave.

Chloe's hands slammed against the table.

"I'll do it!"

Her voice was hoarse, barely recognizable.

Henry paused.

The internet had exploded.

Emily's statement drew waves of skepticism, but her fans clung to it like a lifeline.

This is so fake. Do they think we're stupid?

Emily already clarified. What more do you want?

Maybe the assistant had a crush on Alexander and framed Emily!

Exactly! Emily would never do something like this!

Henry had anticipated this.

The video he'd leaked earlier had carefully omitted Ethan Winston and Emily's involvement.

Now, he had Chloe's testimony.

#Valdemar Group Official: Emily Lowell, we await your response#