Chapter 293
Chapter 293:
Beal and Jacoby had narrowly avoided a disaster once more. Their clothes were drenched in sweat.
Beal knew he had to take action quickly to follow Fraser’s directives, despite his reluctance to get personally involved. If he delayed, he understood the consequences could be severe. After reflecting deeply, a look of resolve appeared in his eyes.
He considered how the higher an entity rose, the greater the impact of their errors. For Skyline Group, which was currently enjoying elevated status, even a small slip could lead to significant public backlash.
With this in mind, Beal started leveraging his network to implement his strategy.
Within a few days, a scandalous story began circulating in Inewood.
Skyline Group’s antique store had become extremely popular following the exhibition’s success.
However, someone who had bought an antique there fell sick soon afterward. This individual then organized a protest outside the store.
During the protest, they openly challenged the authenticity of Skyline Group’s antiques and even claimed that the items were cursed.
With Beal’s crafty influence, the rumors spread like wildfire throughout Inewood.
Although the general public paid little attention to this news, it stirred considerable unrest among the wealthy elite, who often indulged in the purchase of antiques.
These individuals were untroubled by the steep prices of such items; in fact, they welcomed the expense, as it served as a testament to their elevated status.
However, when whispers began circulating about potential issues with the antiques—claims that these items might even bring about strange and debilitating illnesses—a sense of unease crept into the minds of these affluent merchants and tycoons.
For them, wealth was merely a tool that could be replenished, but life was the ultimate treasure, irreplaceable no matter how much money was at their disposal.
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Consequently, they held their health and well-being in the highest regard.
Moreover, their ascent to power and fortune was not solely the result of hard work but also depended on a certain stroke of good luck.
So, even if they outwardly placed their trust in science and rationality, the thought of something ominous potentially disrupting their fortunes filled them with apprehension.
Upon hearing these unsettling rumors and witnessing firsthand the suffering of the individual who had fallen ill at the storefront, many of the wealthy patrons who had come to purchase the antiques quickly turned away in fear.
Adding fuel to the fire, Beal covertly sent out his agents to spread conspiracy theories, further deepening the anxiety and dread among the high society of Inewood.
Skyline Group’s reputation did not emerge unscathed from the incident.
A number of wealthy investors who had initially shown strong interest in the project began to second-guess their decisions, with some even contemplating withdrawing their investments entirely.