Female Novel
Chapter 980: Pitiable
Chapter 980: Pitiable
Camille hadn't responded yet when Rex emerged from the mansion. Even in casual attire, he exuded a
natural air of elegance. His demeanor was friendly, and he wore a faint smile as he observed the two
women engrossed in conversation. He didn't want to disturb them but had a task to fulfill.
He looked at both of them and said softly, "Isn't it tiring to chat like this? I'm thinking, why don't we just
break down this wall and make it easier for you two to chat anytime?"
Sienna cast him a brief glance, clearly annoyed at his sudden appearance interrupting her chat with
Camille. She replied coolly, "Thanks, but we'd prefer to maintain a bit of distance."
Rex could sense her irritation but still walked up to her, placing a hand on her waist, and then turned to
Camille, saying, "Cami, see how mean she is to me normally?"
Camille, with a smile, responded, "Sorry, Mr. Ward, I didn't see or hear anything just now, so I don't
know."
Rex sighed dramatically, "Cami, I thought you were the fairest and most just. Shouldn't you support
justice over friendship?"
"Am I that kind of person?" Camille chuckled. "You shouldn't be fooled. I've always been biased
towards my friend."
Sienna raised an eyebrow provocatively and said, "Stop trying to drive a wedge between us. Even if
you talk until you're blue in the face, it won't affect our relationship."
Camille laughed and watched Sienna, who was clearly carefree and happy. Camille genuinely wished
for Sienna to always remain this carefree. Sienna had repressed too much in the past, and while
Camille didn't pry, she hoped Sienna could enjoy her life more, especially now that she was with Rex.
The three of them chatted in the garden for a while before dispersing. Although they hadn't mentioned
Ayan explicitly, the conversation continually revolved around him.
As Camille returned to her house, her thoughts remained fixated on Ayan, making her restless. Around
10 PM, a person claiming to be a resident of Fola Village posted a message.
This person introduced themselves as a resident of Fola and a family member of the victim in this
incident. They claimed that the victim's life was in danger but due to the immense influence of Simpson
Group, they couldn't even go to the hospital. They had to hide, fearing that Simpson Group's people
would find them and force them to deny any connection between the incident and Simpson Group or
Modest Temple Hotel.
They expressed their fear and helplessness, emphasizing how unfortunate their situation was. They
sought assistance and implored everyone to speak on their behalf to Simpson Group. They offered to
cover their own medical expenses, requesting only that Simpson Group no longer prevent hospitals
from treating them.
In addition, they shared many photos depicting the victim's injuries and their desperate attempts to find
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The photos showed the severe injuries, with visible bone on the knee and a battered and bruised face.
It was a heartbreaking sight.
The current environment was filled with compassion, and witnessing such scenes naturally triggered an
outpouring of empathy.
Simpson Group's official social media accounts were inundated with criticism. Ayan had ordered a
team to compile information about the troublemakers and the sensationalist media. These team
members were now overwhelmed because there were so many of them – too numerous to count.
Some individuals even enlisted friends and family to join in the online berating.
Simpson Group was instantly painted as a heartless, oppressive corporation. This public perception
had consequences, not only for the company but also for its employees. Anyone revealed to work for
Simpson Group was subjected to the same vitriol.
Some impassioned protesters even took their anger to the streets, egging the doors of Simpson
Group's building, leaving the entrances in disarray. All of this quickly became a top trending topic.
Many people believed that this must be true; otherwise, why would Simpson Group remain silent?
This continued for half an hour until Ayan had gathered all the necessary information and evidence.
Only then did he start to take action. Major forums and Twitter accounts began experiencing comment
and post restrictions, leading people to believe that something was amiss.
Simpson Group's official account then posted an update with just one sentence: "You've said all I need
to say; now it's my turn to speak."
Following that, the official account released the agreement signed by Mr. Bell and Mr. Mikkola during
their meeting, along with an audio recording. Ayan clearly stated that he disagreed with violating the
rules of charity. However, both Mr. Bell and Mr. Mikkola insisted on their course of action. Furthermore,
Preston sided with Mr. Bell during a voice call at that time.
This was Ayan's first response. Subsequently, he revealed the entire content of his office's surveillance
footage. His office had always been equipped with hidden cameras. Although it was within the
company, he wanted an extra layer of security. Only he and Kian knew about them. To ensure that no
one could claim he had manipulated the footage, Ayan sent it to a specialized testing center, which
confirmed that the footage had not been tampered with in any way.
This was his second response.
Following that, Ayan provided a third response in the form of a video. The video featured a man and a
woman, both appearing somewhat uncomfortable in front of the camera, in a hospital room.
The man, lying in the hospital bed and in his forties, spoke, "I was injured at the Modest Temple Hotel
while passing by. Thanks to Mr. Simpson from Simpson Group, I was brought to Hance City for
treatment. I've had kidney disease for many years and thought my life was over. But thanks to Mr.
Simpson's help, I'm now preparing for a kidney transplant surgery."
The man's wife chimed in, "We're grateful for Mr. Simpson's assistance, as well as for his help to the
villagers of Fola."
Following their statements, there were interviews with local villagers, during which it was mentioned
that the current manager of Modest Temple Hotel had informed them that Modest Temple Hotel had
nothing to do with Simpson Group. All decisions now depended on them, and if anyone dared to defy
them, there would be consequences.
From their words, one could sense the villagers' fear and powerlessness, as they couldn't oppose the
people managing Modest Temple Hotel.
Ayan made three responses in total. Each response clarified the connection between this incident and
certain people. However, Simpson Group's statements did not end there. They soon issued a legal
notice, the largest one ever filed in history. It included several media outlets, tabloid journalists, and
thousands of individual users. Simpson Group demanded compensation of one dollar each and
required them to post an apology at the top of their profiles for a year, vowing never to spread false
rumors about Simpson Group again. If they violated this agreement, the consequences would be
severe.
Seeing these compelling accusations, those who had been vocal and critical were now silent.
The internet was restored to normal, and companies like Nixon Group and Armstrong Corp released
messages of support for Simpson Group, joining forces with them. Many enterprises in Hance City also
expressed their support, including Ward Corp and several other large companies.
After Ayan completed this series of actions, he finally got up from his desk. He had been at the
company for a day and a half.
Fatigue was evident on his face, and Kian immediately followed him out of the office. In a hushed tone,
Kian asked, "Shall I take you back to Franklin Bay, or to Maple Leaves Mansion?"
Ayan's brow furrowed slightly, and his voice was extremely low as he replied, "Let's go back to Maple
Leaves Mansion. It's late."
Kian nodded and drove Ayan back to Maple Leaves Mansion. When the car stopped in front of the
mansion, Ayan didn't immediately get out. Instead, he softly said, "Mr. Bell will contact you at the latest
by tomorrow morning, so keep your phone on and stay reachable."
"Understood," Kian replied. He then asked in a low voice, "Have you decided to cooperate with Mr.
Bell?"