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Aurora had anticipated the consequences the moment she decided to reveal the truth. She deliberately implicated the nof Gilpin Enterprise as a way to retaliate-an eye for an eye. If Lindsay Gilpin wanted to harm her, then she would have to endure the spain.

Even if others at Gilpin Enterprise were not directly involved, they would still be dragged down by Lindsay. From now on, whenever people mentioned Gilpin Enterprise, they would think about this scandal.

The media's attention would soon shift away from Aurora's company, and Gilpin Enterprise would bear the brunt of the fallout.

Far away in Europe, Julian only learned about the incident today. He had been so swamped with work recently that he hardly had tto breathe. Although he still spoke with Aurora on the phone, she hadn't mentioned any of this to him, not wanting to cause him unnecessary worry.

It was only by chance, while waiting for someone, that he stumbled across a live broadcast on the news. Alarmed, he called Rock to get the full story. Rock admitted he had intended to inform Julian earlier, but Aurora had specifically asked him not to. "She said she could handle it herself and didn't want to bother you," Rock explained.

And handle it she did. In such a short amount of time, Aurora had already uncovered the mastermind behind the scenes and held a press conference to expose them.

Julian couldn't help but admire how capable she was. There really was no need for him to worry so much about her. According to their plans, Aurora would be coming to Europe to join him in a few days. Still, he couldn't help but wonder if anything else might happen before then.

During the busy hours of the day, the tseemed to fly by. But the moment he had tto rest, every second felt like an eternity as he missed her.

He missed her scent, her warmth, and the way she would hold him as they fell asleep. Being apart from someone he loved was an unbearable torment. Unable to ease the ache in his heart, Julian lit cigarette after cigarette.

Back in the country, the scandal spread like wildfire. The Gilpin family suddenly found themselves in the eye of the storm. The media relentlessly attacked them, and even Mr. Gilpin, who had long since stepped away from the day-to-day operations, was furious. That sday, Mr. Gilpin stormed into the family villa, where Lindsay Gilpin was nervously attending to the relatives who had gathered because of the incident. "Lindsay, how could you do something like this? The one thing the business world cannot tolerate is behavior like this. Once a reputation is ruined, how can you possibly recover?" "Lindsay, we've let you hold the title of General Manager even though you rarely show up at the company. We've turned a blind eye to your behavior. You like to spend your tsocializing with shady characters-that's your choice. But to ruin the company's nout of boredom? That's crossing the line!" "Exactly! Our family has worked so hard to build this reputation, and the company has been thriving these past few years. The stock market is doing well, and now you've dragged us into this mess. Do you know what kind of stain this will leave on our family name? This isn't something we can erase!" Aunts and uncles chimed in one after another. Many of them held shares in the company, and their dividends depended on its success. Although the Gilpin family controlled the majority stake, Lindsay's actions had infuriated the other shareholders. Her underhanded tactics against a competitor had been exposed, and the ensuing scandal had severely damaged the company's reputation.

If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Aurora had only revealed that Lindsay was behind the schbut hadn't disclosed Lindsay's motives. As a result, those unaware of the full story assumed that the conflict between the Montgomery and Gilpin families stemmed from business rivalry.

Everyone knew that Aurora owned Sun. After Ivy and Zachary were ousted from the Montgomery family, Aurora had becthe de facto heir, even though the family had yet to make an official announcement.

Since the Montgomery and Gilpin families had a history of animosity and frequent clashes in the business world, many speculated that the perfscandal was just another episode in their ongoing feud.

But this incident sent shockwaves through the industry. If a company could be sabotaged so easily, others began to worry about their own safety. What if they inadvertently offended the Gilpin family one day? Would they also be targeted? Gilpin Enterprise had been negotiating several major contracts recently, but the scandal had caused investors to pull out and partners to reconsider their dealings. Those lucrative deals, which would have secured the company's profits for the first half of the following year, vanished overnight-all because of Lindsay.

This naturally left the other shareholders outraged. One by one, they descended upon the Gilpin family to confront her.

Mr. Gilpin was livid. "Our family has always conducted business with integrity, and now you've gone and dragged our nthrough the mud. Do you have any idea what you've done? "We've spent months preparing for these contracts. We were so close to finalizing them. Those deals would have ensured a great year for us. Even if we didn't sign another contract for the first half of next year, the company would still be profitable. And now, all of that is gone-because of you!" "Grandfather, I didn't mean to! It's all Aurora's fault. That wretched woman stole Julian from me! If it weren't for her..." Lindsay's face turned pale as she stammered, still failing to grasp the gravity of her actions.

All she had wanted was to see Aurora humiliated and panicked. She had underestimated Aurora, who not only uncovered the truth but also took legal action and publicly implicated Gilpin Enterprise during the press conference.

"You were betrothed to the Alvarez family's son, but that engagement was canceled ages ago. Yes, the Alvarez family wronged you, but don't forget-he never showed up from the start.

"I asked for your opinion back then, and you insisted on the engagement. Everything that happened afterward was your own doing!" "It's Aurora's fault! She stole Julian! I did nothing wrong!" Lindsay was consumed by her obsession.

Ever since she learned about Julian and Aurora's engagement and the fact that they were living together, jealousy had driven her to madness. е had driven ther Even Aurora's success in founding her own company fueled Lindsay's resentment. She had been looking for a way to bring Aurora down, convinced she could strike a decisive blow. But the outchad backfired catastrophically. "Lindsay, you jeopardized the entire company for your selfish desires. William, you must take action. The company is in crisis because of her. What are you going to do about it?"

The losses were significant. Even if Mr. Gilpin wanted to protect Lindsay, he had no choice. The contracts were supposed to be a done deal, and everyone had worked tirelessly to secure them. Now, the deals were gone, and the company was in turmoil.

"I will make this right," Mr. Gilpin finally said. "Lindsay made a mistake, and she will face the consequences. She holds twelve percent of the company's shares. I will redistribute her shares among the rest of you as compensation for this incident." Though it pained him to do so, Mr. Gilpin knew this was the only way to calm the shareholders. Lindsay was his granddaughter, but even that bond couldn't absolve her from the mess she had created.

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