Female Novel
Chapter 1422: Difficulties
Chapter 1422: Difficulties
Ayan's words prompted Grace to speak up as well. "You don't need to worry about me. Go andattend to your duties at Armstrong Corp. If you're not present there, I'm afraid many people willspeculate and make assumptions."
Horace actually wanted to accompany Grace, but with such a major incident unfolding, it wasimpossible for him to stay. Just as he was about to leave Franklin Bay, his secretary called, urginghim to arrive at the company quickly. Given that it involved people's safety, the attention surroundingthe matter was naturally greater than anything else.
After bidding farewell to Grace, Horace left Franklin Bay. Ayan's phone kept ringing, so the onlyones who had some free time were Camille and Grace.
Camille was browsing online news, and Grace couldn't resist opening her phone and scrollingthrough as well. Consequently, the two of them didn't engage in much conversation.
It wasn't until Grace came across a message that her expression changed: "This Mrs. Armstronggot into trouble, and her daughter didn't react at all. Could it be she's secretly hoping her motherdies sooner?"
Unable to directly mention Camille's name, the message only contained her initials.
Grace felt furious after reading it. She truly wanted to respond directly with her real name, but shecouldn't speak freely at the moment, fearing it would cause more trouble for Ayan and Horace.novelbin
With tightly pursed lips and an unpleasant expression, Grace's reaction didn't go unnoticed byCamille.
Camille asked calmly, "What's wrong with you?"
Grace replied in a low, muffled voice, "It's nothing."
Camille said, "You don't need to look at things online. If you do, treat it like gossip without anyemotional involvement. Others don't understand us or the situation, so they will say whatever comesto mind. The only thing we can do is stay calm and not let ourselves be consumed by emotions andnegativity."
Grace pressed her lips together, her voice hoarse as she said, "Yeah, I know, but I just feel likethese people on the internet can say whatever they want without consequences."
"Don't get agitated, and don't get nervous. It's okay. These are just trivial matters. To be honest,these rumors and gossip have become like insignificant things to me."
Having experienced countless rumors herself, Camille no longer reacted to such discussions.
She knew she could justify herself in her own conscience, and those who truly understood her knewwhat kind of person she was. That was enough.
As for others, they could say whatever they wanted. It didn't matter. If it ever became unbearable,they could simply report it to the authorities and handle it.
Camille had a broad perspective, and her mindset began to influence Grace. Grace said, "Cami,I've really learned a lot from you. Without you, I'd probably still be someone who can't even handlethe basics. I'm truly a mess."
Camille raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly. "Don't think that way. You're also great, and there aremany things I can learn from you. So, let's learn from each other."
The two exchanged a smile as their eyes met.
The online chatter couldn't be silenced because there was too much of it. Behind their screens,people felt they could say whatever they wanted since they wouldn't face any consequences.
Although the incident was discovered promptly, and measures and plans were implemented, thescreenshots and spread of information continued to gradually escalate.
As a result, it became a big commotion in Hance City, especially within the upper-class circles.Some busybodies started searching for clues, trying to find out where it happened. They wanted toobtain firsthand information and sell it to the media and gossip magazines.
With the attention from these people, every step became more difficult.
Many netizens kept asking if the police were investigating the matter, but the police naturallyremained tight-lipped.
However, the curiosity of netizens did not stop there. Since everyone's focus was on the Armstrongfamily, it led to numerous reporters and media camping outside the Armstrongs' villa.
The surrounding residents also became aware of the situation, and their question was, "With such abig incident, why is everyone in the Armstrong family keeping silent? Is the situation morecomplicated than we imagine?"
"What exactly happened? Can the Armstrong family say something? It's a loss of life, we can't justlet it go unnoticed!"
"We're waiting for an answer."
"Waiting for the answer."
"I want to know what actually happened."
"Hey, everyone, I have a relative who works at the funeral parlor. He said he saw Mr. Simpson andhis wife, who is the second daughter of the Armstrong family, at the funeral parlor. Maybe they'redealing with this matter!"
"Does that mean the matter has been resolved? Are they not going to uncover the truth? Or maybeit's not the truth at all?"
"Oh my, I'm starting to feel terrified. It's so scary."
Various discussions filled the entire internet, and Camille and Grace naturally saw these comments.
However, they didn't react because these were not real events, so there was no need to payattention to them.
Maple Forest Estate remained calm, but the Armstrong's villa was far from peaceful.
Due to the commotion outside, the people inside the villa naturally wanted to see what washappening. The bodyguards tried their best to stop them and told them to behave.
But the two uncles and aunts knew that their son had already escaped. Perhaps someone wouldcome to rescue them after their son sent a message. So, they couldn't stay put; they kept lookingfor an opportunity to go out to the garden and see the situation outside.
This situation continued for a long time, and it exhausted the guards to the point where they finallycontacted Kian.
Kian provided a solution, but it was only temporary. So, he immediately informed Ayan about thesituation.
Upon learning about it, Ayan responded indifferently, "Temporary control is not feasible. You gothere yourself, negotiate with them on my behalf, and have them come forward to clarify the matter
truthfully. Their identity is still usable for now. I will make the progress of the forensic investigationpublic through the police. As for the rest, it's irrelevant to the outside world. It's a personal matter forthe Armstrong family."
Kian understood and personally went to the Armstrong's villa.
Kian was fast, and within an hour, the two uncles appeared in front of the public.
They displayed great sorrow and unease because of their sister's accident. The true reason behindtheir grief was known only to Kian, but they had to obediently follow the arrangement because theirson was currently in Ayan's hands.
After the uncles' clarification, Armstrong Corp also released a statement.