Chapter 197
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The bereaved family shared their story publicly, filling the post with graphic images—the moment the excavator struck, injured residents, emergency medical responses, and confrontations—all captured in stark detail.
A cold shiver ran down Roberto’s spine as he recalled how the incident was suppressed, with no media coverage and photographs confiscated and destroyed by the eviction team at that time.
He wondered why these details had resurfaced. His face hardened as he ordered, “Identify the media outlet responsible for this post and shut it down immediately. We can’t let this spread.”
His wife, Jovie Moreno, hurried over, her fury evident as she pointed at the screen. “Who dared post this story? They must be suicidal to challenge the Moreno family like this!”
Her expression twisted with suspicion. “Could Thiago be behind this?” she asked.
Roberto considered her suggestion gravely. “That could be the case.”
He then turned to Harlan. “Do you have Thiago’s contact information?”
Harlan, visibly agitated, replied, “No, I’ve lost all contact with him. I never thought I’d see him again.”
He gripped Roberto’s arm with his uninjured hand. “Dad, we have to find him. I want revenge for my hand!”
Harlan reached for his phone, scrolling through recent news updates. His face darkened as he read headline after headline criticizing the Moreno family—not only about the current scandal but also concerning unpaid construction projects and other controversies.
The headlines also included reports of unpaid wages leading to a worker’s suicide attempt and stories about Roberto’s former wife and eldest son being driven away by his mistress. The family’s dirty laundry was now public knowledge.
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The Moreno family reeled, confronted by a flood of damning articles online, unsure how to respond.
Both Roberto and Jovie unleashed a torrent of blame on Thiago, with Jovie’s accusations particularly harsh.
Jovie said to Roberto, “Look at this catastrophe! It must be your ex-wife and her son stirring up all this trouble. Who else holds such a vendetta against you? They want to ruin us!”
The secretary’s voice shook as he said, “Mr. Moreno, what should we do now? With this onslaught of negative press, our stock prices will surely crash when the markets open. We need to act fast, or the company could collapse, costing us millions, maybe billions overnight.”
Jovie’s panic was clear. “Darling, please do something! Without the company, our lifestyle is at risk!” she pleaded with Roberto.
Harlan echoed their concerns. “Dad, Thiago must be behind this. We need to find him and stop this.”
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