Chapter 985

The case tied to Hale Group was a massive cross-border crime, nothing minor. So when someone from the Hale Group turned themselves in, the police took it very seriously. But the moment Julian showed up with solid evidence to surrender, the media swarmed in like sharks smelling blood. The headlines exploded, burying the internet with everything bad about the Hale Group. The PR department didn't waste a second and quickly put out a statement, saying Julian had reported the issue as soon as he found out and that they were fully cooperating with the authorities. Still, that didn't stop the public from tearing into the company. Without their influence holding the tide, people started slamming the Hale Group from all angles. In just a short time, the company's position in Pinebrook was shaken to its core, stocks tumbling and challenges stacking up like dominos. … Meanwhile in Country H. Rachel stared at the news feed with a cold smile tugging at her lips. "The Hales... yeah, they're not craw