A Spoonful of Sugar: Don't Beg for Love novel Chapter 597

Rickard acted rapidly after he received the recordings from Hesper, and a statement was released by the Duval Group within half an hour. The statement claimed that the incident was a malicious act of commercial competition and that they had handed over the key evidence to the police. Additionally, they offered a remarkably high compensation to the victim's family.

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As the situation began to calm down, the stock prices stabilized, and Benji finally breathed a sigh of relief. "We really owe it to Ms. Lane this time."

If it weren't for Hesper's quick response and confrontation at Halwart Factory, it would have been difficult for the Duval Group to resolve the crisis so efficiently. The company's market value had already dropped significantly in just one morning, and the consequences could have been unimaginable if the situation continued.

The group of reporters refused to leave, but it was no longer a problem to chase them out of the building. Benji went downstairs to get rid of the reporters while Rickard handed a new contract to Hesper.

Hesper's response was prompt and official.

[Hesper: I'll give you a reply after consulting with the legal department, Mr. Duval.]

Although her response was official and they were communicating through a screen, Rickard could still sense a hint of resentment in her words and he could not help but chuckle wryly.

Even though Hesper had acted because the Paradise Project needed their machines, it was undeniable that she had helped them a lot this time.

As a way of thanking Hesper for her help, Rickard prepared a contract with a reduced amount, almost as if it was a loss-making deal.