Chapter 411
The reporting subordinate stood aside and said “Mr. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Fuller personally delivered the item to the auction house. They made it public that the map was something they came across by chance and didn’t dare to keep, hence they’re donating it for auction, with the proceeds going to a charity foundation.”
Doing so would also convey a message to the public–the Fuller family was innocent of the public backlash they were facing.
The claim was that they were framed for murder because they happened to have this map. This shifted the public’s attention to the map instead
Carefully choosing his words, the subordinate suggested cautiously, “Mr. Russell, the Fuller family is blatantly opposing us. Should we… take them down?”
That was something that should’ve been done long ago.
However, Stephan seemed to be hesitating for some reason and had yet to get it done.
Leaning back in his chair, Stephan replied casually, “No need. The Fuller family is already
doomed.”
“Then… Mr. Russell, should we send some men to retrieve the map that’s rightfully ours?”
The map was currently in the hand of the auction house, locked away with other donated
items and under constant surveillance.
In the same indifferent tone, Stephan said, “The auction is on Saturday, right? Let’s use this ‘opportunity to see who else will be making a move.”
“Understood,” the subordinate replied respectfully and left.
Desperate to win the battle of public opinion, the Fuller family launched an all–out media campaign. Their PR team worked tirelessly to salvage their reputation but had limited success.
Those truly interested in the map wouldn’t abandon their ambitions to take over the Fuller family. Meanwhile, the general public saw the rumors as mere entertainment, making the Fuller family’s efforts to divert attention futile.
It was inevitable. After all, the Fuller family harbored and protected Kayla, whose hands were stained with blood. It was an unforgivable sin.
Public outrage wasn’t something that could be easily dissipated.
Felicia saw the news while at college.
She could hardly believe that the Fuller couple had actually stolen something from Stephan!
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Even more surprising was that despite her warning to Myra, she ignored it and instead sent the map to an auction house, stirring up chaos and public outrage.
She was speechless..
Was this some sort of elaborate self–destruction
Did they really think that throwing the item out there would prove their innocence?
Felicia thought for a moment, then called Vincent, asking for his help to get her an invitation to the auction. She wanted to witness the drama firsthand.
Vincent got things done quickly and efficiently. With Jupiter Corporation’s growing success, increased social status, and expanding network, securing an auction invitation was child’s play.
Saturday came.
At 8:00 pm, just five minutes before the auction began, Felicia arrived at the venue.
Initially, the auction was supposed to be a small–scale event with only a dozen invitees But after the Fuller couple donated the map, interest in the event skyrocketed, and more people sought invitations.
As a result, the venue was changed from a small room to the main hall.
Even so, it was almost at full capacity.
Felicia scanned the attendees and the hall’s layout, noticing that there were private VIP rooms on the second floor, shielded from prying eyes for added privacy.
Once the auction began, the initial items failed to capture Felicia’s interest. They were just antique paintings and antiques.
Most attendees were wealthy individuals, which resulted in the constant ringing of bidding bells with hardly any pauses in between.
Felicia deliberately chose a secluded corner seat. After sitting there for over an hour, she felt drowsy, yawning several times and nearly falling asleep.
