Chapter 562

Chapter 562:

Lauren, sensing the tension between father and daughter, spoke softly, trying to mediate. “If it wasn’t you, then why was Wesley there? And what about Fiona and Brenden p>

The flood of online gossip made it impossible to sort fact from rumor.

Rebecca’s anger flared, her voice sharp with bitterness. “It was Gabriela! She went there, and Wesley went after her. As for Fiona and Brenden… I have no idea why they were even involved p>

Lauren’s tone softened. “Gabriela must have had something to do with that male escort, and he made up all sorts of stories about you. Don’t worry, Becca. I’ll make sure he’s found so we can clear your name p>

Lauren’s words implied that her daughter was being unfairly targeted.

Matthew, hearing his daughter’s explanation, relaxed slightly and gave her shoulder a reassuring pat. “I’m glad to hear it wasn’t you. I’ll have the lawyer issue a warning to the slanderer p>

“Thank you, Dad,” Rebecca said, a wave of relief washing over her.

She retreated to her bedroom, shut the door behind her, and immediately dialed Luther.

Holding back her simmering anger, she asked, “What happened? I told you to leak the Blue Star incident, but why did it end up dragging me into this p>

𝖱e𝖼o𝗆𝘮еոd 𝘵𝗈 𝗒𝗈𝘂𝗿 𝖿𝗋𝘪𝗲n𝘥𝗌

Luther’s voice was respectful. “Sorry, Miss Howard. I didn’t plan carefully enough. I can’t explain why Blue Star suddenly became such a hot topic, but I’m doing everything I can to manage the fallout p>

Rebecca’s eyes widened in disbelief. “So this whole mess was not your doing p>

“No. We believe it began with that male escort’s posts of the expensive wine from his client,” Luther answered. “Originally, this could have been handled quietly. Blue Star would have closed without attracting much attention p>

But when Blue Star suddenly became a trending topic only to be abruptly shut down, the scandal was bound to go viral nationwide.

Rebecca sank onto her bed, her hands clenching.

Damn it! Was it really her own actions that had trapped her in this mess?

Rebecca’s mask of composure cracked. “It was Gabriela who went to that club, not me! Who twisted the facts p>

Luther’s voice remained maddeningly steady. “I’m still looking into it p>

Her tone turned glacial, slicing the air. “I don’t care how you do it, but by tonight, I want my name scrubbed from this whole mess. Understand p>

Her anger flared hotter, spilling into cruelty. “I want Gabriela’s name dragged through the mud p>

Silence followed. Luther’s lack of response only fed the fire.

Rebecca’s eyes narrowed, her voice a whip. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Do I need to bring my cousin to make you listen p>

Finally, Luther spoke, cautious and deliberate. “Miss Howard… perhaps you should look at the trending topics first p>

Something in his tone unsettled her. A cold ripple of dread slid down her spine as she grabbed her phone.

The latest feed refreshed.

The moment she clicked the article, Rebecca’s stomach sank. Several photos appeared, clearly showing her standing at the entrance of Blue Star.

Three different angles captured her unmistakably.

A shiver ran down Rebecca’s spine.

Without photos, she could have denied ever being there. But now? The images provided undeniable proof.

Any excuse vanished.

Worse, the photos captured only her. No Gabriela, no Fiona. She was alone in the frame.

Panic surged.

There was only one person she could turn to: Jasper.

Throwing on her coat, she rushed to his house.

Inside his study, Jasper was casually handling a gift from a business partner.

It was a bespoke dagger, its blade razor-sharp and glinting ominously.

Luther stood nearby, having already briefed him on the trending topic, awaiting instructions.

Before Jasper could speak, Rebecca burst in. “Jasper, please, you have to help me p>

Jasper twirled the dagger in his hand. He set it down, reached out, and gently brushed a strand of hair from her face. His calm voice was a balm. “Don’t worry. I’ll take care of this p>

Relief flooded her, and she clung to his arm, urgency and desperation in her tone.

“Jasper, I’m sure Gabriela and Fiona are behind this. Please, you have to teach them a tough lesson p>