Inherit Billions (Seraphina and Orion) novel Chapter 492

Chapter 492 The Battle of Public Opinion 

After Seraphina heard the news, her expression darkened, cold as ice. “How did his wife and a daughter with cancer suddenly appear? Do they expect us to sympathize with him?” 

“Legally, their identity is valid, and the cancer is real. Although they’re not asking for much money, the growing public attention is a problem,” Thomas replied. 

Seraphina felt a wave of nausea wash ou? 

her. 

She was the victim here, nearly losing her life, and yet the murderer’s family had the audacity to pose as victims and demand money? 

It was utterly disgusting! 

Thomas pressed his lips together and said, “It’s become increasingly difficult for the employees to come and go from the company. Every day, a crowd gathers outside. The security can’t take action. Joseph offered them 20,000 dollars, and now they’ve tasted the sweet reward. They returned the following day, and the situation continues to escalate. Our biggest worry now is that this will affect the project’s progress. If this continues, it could turn into a scandal. We can only imagine how it will be reported. We will suffer significant losses if this project stalls. 

With that, a heavy silence enveloped the two of them. 

Seraphina’s anger boiled within her. How dare the murderer’s family come begging for money when she was the one nearly killed? 

She had plenty of money, but why would she waste even a single penny on them? 

“Have you called the police?” she asked. 

Thomas nodded. “We’ve reported it a few times, but the murderer’s case hasn’t gone to trial yet. There are no other relatives, just a woman with no income and a daughter with cancer. If we detain them, the other one might… 

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He furrowed his brow, realizing this was the first time he’d faced such a tricky situation. 

It was tougher than securing a profitable project. 

“So, the police have only warned them twice and are helpless with the situation,” he continued. 

“Senator Long hinted that if this stirs up public dissent it could negatively impact the project and the overall development of Eldoria Bay, so we need to handle it ourselves.” 

Seraphina scoffed coldly, her disdain palpable. What a convenient way to shift the blame! 

What was the appropriate course of action? 

No illegal means were allowed–they would lose the project if caught. 

Dealing with such shameless people was beyond infuriating! 

Taking a deep breath, Seraphina asked, “What did my brother say?” 

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doctor said she might only live for three more months. The race is on to see who can outlive the other. In three months, the court will probably reach a verdict, and the remaining woman will be easier to deal 

with.” 

Indeed, after a few months, they would hold the upper hand both in public opinion and emotion. 

No matter how wronged they felt, the presence of the murderer’s daughter with cancer would invoke a wave of misplaced sympathy. 

If that sympathy festered, it could stain the project’s reputation. 

Thus, Sivir’s strategy was the best option. 

Seraphina fell silent for a moment. Thomas looked up at her. 

When Sivir had made this decision, Thomas had thought that if Seraphina were in charge, she might have a more straightforward approach. 

A few minutes later, Seraphina seemed to remember something. 

She looked up at him and asked, “When will the project be scheduled to start?” 

Thomas answered, “Mid–month.” 

“There are only seven days left,” Seraphina murmured, her mind racing as she considered all possible methods and outcomes, wondering if the final result would be what she desired.