Chapter 1878

Dragging a wealthy young woman down from her pedestal seemed to fulfill the twisted satisfaction of those who resented the privileged. Instead of seeking the truth from people like Alice, they devoted themselves to spreading baseless rumors, stoking a wildfire of accusations. Eventually, the scandal reached the Newton residence in Miravell. Upon seeing the photos, Hugo crumpled the newspaper in his hands, his fury boiling over. "It's Aiden! I'll kill him for this!" Taylor stepped in, holding him back. "If you act impulsively, everything we've worked for will fall apart! Let me go instead—I'll ensure Lucy is safe." For the sake of their larger plan, Hugo reluctantly remained at Newton Residence, entrusting Taylor to handle the situation. This visit marked Taylor's first time at the Hunt residence. The grand villa shone brightly, its housekeepers engrossed in their tasks, oblivious to anything beyond their responsibilities. Taylor moved through the Hunt residence with a confident