Honey, I Don't Dare Again (Amber and Jared) novel novel Chapter 16

Chapter 16 Faking the Video

Makenna could no longer maintain the smile on her face. She lowered her head and tears streamed down her face.
Jared frowned slightly and was displeased with his grandmother’s behavior, “Makenna also has good intentions and is mindful of your health. She is the woman I like, so if you are angry with me in your heart, just take it out on me.”
Lady Georgia remained impassive and didn’t reply.
Jared took Makenna’s hand and stood up, but to Lady Georgia he said, “It’s late, and you should rest. We’ll leave you to it.”
The two men stayed for less than ten minutes before leaving.
Mrs. Murphy went up to Lady Georgia and sighed, “My Lady, why bother? You don’t need to be angry with Mr. Farrell over someone else.”
Lady Georgia stroked the emerald bracelet on her wrist, “This girl from the Gardner family has her way. Jared is going against me for her.”
Mrs. Murphy tucked her in, “How could that be? Mr. Farrell has the utmost respect for you.”
Lady Georgia smiled but didn’t say anything.
Unbeknownst to all but a few senior members of the board of Goldstone Co., Amber had become the biggest shareholder and, with the power to make decisions, she decisively reached a partnership with Hayden.
Hayden was a dark horse in the business, and although he wasn’t as successful as Jared now, he wasn’t far behind and had a bright future ahead of him.
With Jeremy and Cole at her side, things were looking up.
But what Cole predicted finally happened.
Images of the blue Audi hitting Makenna were all over the news, and the comments underneath were all cursing Amber for her viciousness.
Makenna became the victim, and Jared became the one being tricked by Amber.
The tide was turning fast, and as it continued, the police should be at the door.
Someone from the board of directors of the Goldstone Co. quickly called Amber to say that the influence was huge and that if she didn’t deal with it soon, it could affect the company’s benefits.
Cole snickered, “A bunch of cunning old foxes! How could Amber affect the company’s benefits when it wasn’t even announced that she is a shareholder? They’re all just threatening her and trying to step over her.”
Jeremy, who had been staring at the footage posted online, furrowed his brows, “A professional would know at a glance that the video was edited. The problem is that the public opinion is so overwhelming that the people’s eyes are clouded.”
Thinking that Jared was shameless enough to put out the forged video, Cole taunted, “Amber, you do have a bad taste. How did you fall for such a nasty guy? I think he and Makenna were made for each other. Both of them are bitches.”
Amber stared expressionlessly at the video and slowly lowered her eyes.
Cole thought that his words had irritated her, and suddenly rubbed his nose sheepishly, “Ahem … I didn’t mean to taunt you. I’m just glad you woke up early, and thankfully, we were prepared and got the video footage from six years ago in advance.”
Amber looked up, met Jeremy’s worried face, and then smiled, “Jared could even divorce me for Makenna. What else can’t he do? I’m not surprised.”
Cole suddenly got excited, “We have the real footage anyway. Why don’t we send it out right now to clear things up and embarrass them!”
“Wait.” Amber had other plans and raised an eyebrow towards Cole, “Tomorrow is the 1st. I heard you say earlier that the Gardner family is throwing a party for Makenna to celebrate her recovery, is that right?”
“Yeah, you’re going?”
She smiled, “Not only am I going, but I’m bringing over a big present.”
Cole and Jeremy looked at each other for a few seconds, and smiled knowingly.