Chapter 323
When they saw how resolute Sara was. Patrick and the others could not help but give her a thumbs-up. Her courageous spirit was just as strong as Quinton's. It was no wonder their father fell in love with her at first sight. Sara, the mother they all respected, truly embodied the spirit of a warrior goddess.
Having addressed the shareholders' concerns, Sara was ready to hold the press conference. Even though it was evening, they could not afford to delay until the next day. Harvey Group's reputation was on the brink of collapse. First with Ashley, and then with Quinton, Wave after wave of threats loomed, like beasts ready to devour their ship adrift in the ocean. Sara had temporarily taken on the role of captain, and she had to steer carefully. Only then could they protect the ship and hold out until the captain returned.
In order to regain their strength, Sara and the others ate instant noodles as they prepared for the press conference that would take place in just few hours. They all studied how to minimize the influence of public opinion Patrick and others were distressed when they saw Sara rushing around. After all, Sara had just recovered when such a huge incident happened. In the time of emergencies, they had to play their roles well and assist Sara. Soon, the press conference was about to begin, and Sara and others were ready. Instantly, countless flashes were aimed at Sara and others on the stage.Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.
"Mrs. Harvey, is it true that Mr. Harvey was taken away by the police?" someone asked.
Another added, "May I ask what crime has Mr. Harvey committed Is there something wrong with the financial statements or taxes?"
"Mrs. Harvey, you held a press conference last time to prove your daughter's truth, but you were humiliated publicly and fainted. Does standing on the stage again dredge up any bad memories? someone inquired. "Mrs. Harvey Countless questions were fired at Sara like machine guns.
Patrick immediately stood up and said, "Everyone, please remain calm. We will provide an explanation first, followed by a question-and-answer session. If everyone asks questions at once, it will be impossible to hear anything clearly, which will only waste time. Thank you for your understanding." After Patrick said this, the noisy scene quieted down a lot. Patrick nodded at Sara, and she then began her explanation.
Sara began, "First, it's true that Mr. Harvey was taken away, but he didn't do anything illegal. He was just cooperating with the investigation. Secondly, Harvey Group has had a difficult time lately with several competitors secretly trying to sabotage us. We've encountered many similar situations since the early days of the company's founding, so we're used to it. I trust my husband who's also my children's father. Quinton Harvey led Harvey Group to where it stands today, and his reputation is well-established in Clusia. I believe the people here can make their own judgment,"
"Thirdly..." After Sara's concise explanation, the reporters began discussing fervently. When the time to ask questions came, the reporters' pointed inquiries were all soundly refuted by Sara, leading them to once again realize her power
It was awe-inspiring to see that she could still maintain her composure despite her daughter and husband landing in such a situation. They all thought that the family was dragging her down. Eventually, the hour-long press conference drew to an end.
Patrick glanced at his watch. Seeing that the issue was nearly resolved, he planned to wrap up the last few questions and conclude the conference. They were close to getting through today's hurdle. However, they could not relax just yet as the issue of Quinton's arrest was still unresolved.
Suddenly, a reporter's phone vibrated. After reading the message, his pupils dilated, and he immediately raised his hand.
Patrick announced, "After answering the last question from the reporter, today's press conference is over."
"Mrs. Harvey, someone posted online claiming that she had a one-night stand with Mr. Harvey 20 years ago. She alleges that she gave birth to a daughter who was then taken by Mr. Harvey to replace your real daughter, who died in the hospital 20 years ago. The daughter in question is said to be Ms. Ashley Harvey. Is this true? the reporter asked.
"W-What?" Sara was stunned when she heard the words:
"I received the notification for the headline as well. It was submitted by a woman named Sofia Morgan. The report requires real-name authentication, and Sofia has returned to reclaim her daughter. The original birth certificate and various reports... the person trailed off. It was all hard evidence. Patrick's face darkened as he thought, Could my ominous premonition be coming true?
Calming down, Sara sand. I think there must be a misunderstanding. It is a lie someone made up to stander my husband. I believe he isn't someoise who would du such a thing. No matter what Ashley did, she's still my daughter Thut much is true. I did a DNA test with Ashley
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"Really!" A figure suddenly broke into the press conference. No one had expected the woman's sudden appearance.
After seeing who the woman was, someone exclaimed, "Isn't that Sofia Morgan, the person who reported Mr. Harvey's cheating online?"
Instantly, countless cameras and cameras aimed toward Sofia,
Panicked. Patrick shouted, "Who are you? Are you trying to destroy the reputation of Harvey Group! Guards! Derain her! I'm calling the police! Catch her!"
"There's no need to call the police because everything I've said is true. This is my DNA test report with Ashley, which proves beyond a doubt that we are biological mother and daughter. The reason I'm here is to expose Quinton! I despise that man! Every night, I dream of killing him myself! Back then, I was just a waitress at the hotel Quinton got drunk and mistook me for Mrs. Harvey. Afterward, he used money to silence me. I was furious but powerless to do anything. He's the chairman of Harvey Group, while I'm just a poor woman working for others. How could I fight against him? I had no choice but to give up," Sofia said.
She continued, "Later, I discovered I was pregnant. I felt conflicted and considered not having the baby. But in the end, I realized the child was innocent, so I decided to keep it. Ironically, the money Quinton gave me was enough to raise the child well. So, I quit my job and hid in my hometown. I didn't want Quinton to find out and disrupt my life again. But I was too naive. Quinton found out about the pregnancy and sent people to force me into an abortion. I escaped and hid in a rural hospital, risking my life to give birth to Ashley. However, Quinton's people still found me. They didn't kill Ashley and stole her away instead. As for me... Quinton gave me enough money to last a lifetime, along with a foreign identity and residence permit. He forbade me from ever setting foot in Clusia. If I disobeyed, he threatened my family. For their safety, I had no choice but to comply!"