Chapter 114: Chapter 114

Dad Hale was indignant, thinking the Sterling Family was being too overbearing because of their marriage alliance with The Hawthorne Family, and he felt it was a slight that Julian Hawthorne didn’t marry his daughter but instead married Paige Sterling, Jared Sullivan’s daughter.

The more Dad Hale thought about it, the angrier he got; he couldn’t swallow this humiliation.

If he simply let this go, he would likely end up being overshadowed by Jared Sullivan in the future.

Moreover, his daughter had suffered such a huge grievance, and yet he had to swallow his pride—wouldn’t that just infuriate him to death?

Dad Hale decided he had to do something.

But before doing anything, he needed to ask Helen Hale to make sure of the facts.

"Let me ask you, was it really Paige Sterling who pushed you?"

Dad Hale pondered, how spiteful could a woman who created Penson really be? Why would she push Helen Hale for no reason?

Helen Hale, looking aggrieved, said, "Dad, do you not believe me either? Everything I said is true!"

Helen Hale lowered her head, "Others doubt me, but you’re my dad, do you doubt me too? Who else can I count on to stand up for me?"

Dad Hale quickly comforted his daughter, "That’s not what I meant, I just want to know why she did it."

Helen Hale said: "When I was working at the Hawthorne Group, I privately approached her about Julian, and perhaps she bears a grudge because of that..."

Women’s grudges can flare up just like that; Dad Hale thought this made sense, seeing his daughter so upset and having suffered, he decided not to ask further.

But he still felt uneasy, so he went to the club to check carefully, discovering that there really were no surveillance cameras nearby, which put him at ease.

As long as there was no video evidence, as the victims, they could dictate the truth as they pleased, couldn’t they?

This could be an opportunity to take down Penson; he didn’t intend to waste this golden chance regardless of the truth.

So Dad Hale discussed with his secretary and decided to have Helen Hale continue with the previous narrative, claiming it was her who fell and that Paige Sterling had nothing to do with it.

This way, it showcased Helen Hale’s noble demeanor as a socialite and elevated everyone’s perception of Apex.

Of course, it wasn’t that Helen Hale would suffer for nothing from this grievance.

Helen Hale could be generous, but on the other hand, they could use the company’s PR team for publicity, letting everyone know that the truth was really that Paige Sterling pushed Helen Hale.

The secretary believed, since this matter involved Helen Hale, she might as well personally come forward, as her words would be more convincing being the victim.

Dad Hale would just need to support Helen Hale at a crucial moment.

Finally, Dad Hale shared the plan with Helen Hale, and she agreed it was great as it would establish her image as magnanimous in the public’s and Julian Hawthorne’s eyes.

So Helen Hale posted on V-blog, directly tagging Paige Sterling.

"Concerning the issue between the two of us, it has been making quite a stir recently. Miss Sterling, I want to hold a press conference to clarify that this matter really has nothing to do with you. If you don’t want people to misunderstand you, please be sure to attend the press conference."

Now that it was openly blatant, how could Paige Sterling not go?

Upon seeing this V-blog post, she told Julian Hawthorne: "Julian, your admirer is really..."

Not just any kind of fool, really thinking others would just lie down and let her manipulate them? How naive can one be?

Julian Hawthorne pinched her cool face, "What do you want to do now?"

"Since she wants me to go to the press conference, of course I must go. I have to make her face just how foolish she truly is."

Julian Hawthorne said, "I’ll go with you."

Paige Sterling shook her head, "No, if you go with me, it might provoke her which isn’t good."

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Paige Sterling said, "She’s already so dumb, provoking her would make her even dumber, and the chairman of Apex probably wouldn’t let me off then."

However she arranged it, Julian Hawthorne complied, fully showcasing the supportive husband role.

If he stood up for Paige Sterling too aggressively, it would just complicate things for her.

Thus, Paige Sterling also responded directly on V-blog, indicating she would attend.

Helen Hale smiled when she saw Paige Sterling agreed.

When Paige Sterling really went to the venue, what awaited her was ruin.

Paige Sterling’s direct response on V-blog also drew cold sneers and sarcasm from haters.

"She really has the nerve to attend the press conference, dear God, please take this venomous woman away."

In summary, if Paige Sterling didn’t attend, it was because she was guilty; if she did attend, it was because she was shameless.

No matter what you do, someone will always have something to say.

Paige Sterling couldn’t care less about how those haters were acting frantically, as they couldn’t actually harm her.

Hidden behind the anonymity of the internet, she’s never paid them any mind.

On the day of the press conference, Paige Sterling went alone, but Jared Sullivan was also insistent on attending.

Paige Sterling wouldn’t let him go.

She feared that if Jared Sullivan went, he might end up fighting with Dad Hale on the spot.

Two group CEOs brawling in front of media and reporters wouldn’t be a pretty sight, so she wanted to consider her father’s future reputation carefully.

Outside the press conference, there was a crowd, holding signs with various insults directed at Paige Sterling.

The crowd was also jeering.

Paige Sterling glanced at it all briefly and then walked inside with composure.

She was surrounded by bodyguards, so those people couldn’t harm her.

With her abilities, she didn’t even need bodyguards.

But there was no choice—Julian Hawthorne and Jared Sullivan were worried, and Paige Sterling didn’t want to argue with them over this, so she just let them be.

When Paige Sterling entered the press conference venue, she found that besides the reporters, there were many onlookers, all staring at her angrily.

They were shouting loudly, demanding Paige Sterling apologize to Helen Hale, and some dirty mouths even began to curse her.

In this situation, Helen Hale appeared helpless, sitting in a wheelchair, she said to Paige Sterling, "Miss Sterling, I really want to clarify things, but some situations are beyond my control, don’t you think?"

As if she hadn’t orchestrated this entire situation.

"But don’t worry, once we clarify things, everyone will calm down."

Paige Sterling chuckled, bending over to look into Helen Hale’s eyes.

"Just hope Miss Hale doesn’t lose her mind."

Helen Hale also smiled, "Miss Sterling, you better be cautious with your words today, if I choose not to forgive you and decide not to clear your name, you might not be able to leave here today."

Paige Sterling shrugged, "Then just go ahead and try."

Paige Sterling straightened up, and just then, a man suddenly stood up in the venue and hurled a rotten egg directly at her.

Paige Sterling dodged to the side, and while dodging, she also pulled Helen Hale over with her.

So the rotten egg ended up hitting Helen Hale right in the face.

Helen Hale screamed, the scene fell silent for three seconds, followed by a barrage of cursing and shutter sounds.