Chapter 1071

It was almost impossible for an outsider with humble origins and no local ties to suddenly become a leading mayoral candidate, let alone hold such a commanding lead. Clearly, something didn't add up. Haven Net had achieved its objective. The Tarthy City citizens were outraged, and Gerard's reputation quickly became irredeemable. Gerard was at a loss from the overwhelming backlash. For years, he had carefully maintained a low profile, deliberately hiding traces of his past, including the truth about the Cadwallader family. Thus, he couldn't fathom who had managed to dig up so much dirt on him. As Gerard scrambled for a way to manage the crisis, an even more explosive revelation hit the public—one capable of destroying him completely. Once again, Haven Net was behind it. This time, the report accused Gerard of accepting bribes from the head of the Trevell Group and engaging in corrupt dealings that benefited both parties. Accompanying the report was a crystal-clear video captured by