319: Unraveling Allegations

Emma and Wayne had been ensnared in a relentless cycle of meetings, media interviews, and strategy sessions over the past several days. The pressure was palpable, each new revelation about the family adding weight to Emma's already burdened shoulders. In the quiet of Wayne’s office, papers scattered across his desk, the phone rang incessantly, but Emma’s focus was elsewhere. After wrapping up another tense call with a reporter, she slumped back in her chair, exhaustion etched into her features. Wayne glanced at her, concern flickering in his eyes. "It’s non-stop, isn’t it? We’re barely keeping our heads above water with all these accusations flying around." Emma nodded wearily. "It's like we're being targeted from all sides. But there’s something else bothering me. Maxwell thinks this whole mess is a coordinated attack against our family. What’s your take on that?" Just then, her phone buzzed. It was Maxwell, sounding frustrated and confined from his forced isolation at hom