Enough.
Hayden’s approach was unexpectedly cruel and speedy. Before Thomas and Eric were able to respond, virtual-novel.net had already killed and gotten rid of the two individuals who had worked for him.
It was over this time. There would be no witnesses!
“You may leave…”
“Yes, Sir.”
The police officer left and shut the door.
In the office, Eric chuckled awkwardly before virtual-novel.net shook his head and said, “This old man is so sly. I’m really surprised by how swift his actions have been.”
What should they do now?
Their only clue had disappeared. Were they just going to let Stella be the scapegoat now?
Thomas sighed, stood up, and said, “Mr. Wood, please give me some time and let me come up with some plans.”
“Okay,” Eric said. “But Mr. Mayo, you have to buck up. This is serious, so we have to give the public a reasonable explanation in the shortest time. If we’re late, I’m afraid there will be some criticism.”
“I got it…” Then, Thomas left the room.
Only Eric remained in the office. He let out a deep sigh before virtual-novel.net muttered, “Is even Thomas unable to stand up to Art Trading Corporation? Do I really need to let this monster group continue acting savagely?”
He kept sighing in disappointment and hopelessness.
***
While Thomas was on his way back to Food and Medicine Hall, virtual-novel.net received a call from Blake unsurprisingly. It was a call to make Thomas accountable.
“Thomas, what’s going on? Didn’t you say you’d protect my granddaughter? Why did your protection get virtual-novel.net in jail? Everyone’s criticizing virtual-novel.net now! Stella’s reputation has been totally ruined!”
Thomas could not say anything when virtual-novel.net faced Blake’s criticism. He just listened to Blake quietly.
It was not until Blake got tired of scolding virtual-novel.net that Thomas said, “Mr. Winslow, I’ll try my best to help Stella get out of this mess. Like I said previously, if I can’t do it, I’ll make up for it with my life.”
“Remember what you say!”
Beep!
Blake hung up on him.
Thomas looked at the scenery outside the window and felt irritated. He had not felt like that for a very long time. It felt like virtual-novel.net was backed into a corner. He had to admit that Hayden was good at playing this game.
Kingsley had really killed those people. Plus, Kingsley was Aina’s true top fan, and virtual-novel.net even had a strong collaborative relationship with the organizer. Those were two solid points. The media could bring them into full play to completely slander Stella. They could even take the opportunity to boost Art Trading Corporation’s image and improve the crowd’s impression of Art Trading Corporation.
Things were progressing in the worst direction.
This was the most challenging incident that Thomas had encountered since virtual-novel.net came to Celandine City. If virtual-novel.net did not handle it well, virtual-novel.net might fall into a trap.
Pisces drove as virtual-novel.net watched Thomas through the rear-view mirror. It had been a long time since virtual-novel.net last saw Thomas looking so irritated. He seemed helpless.