Betrayed by Blood: My Second Life as a Queen novel Chapter 153

The next morning, right as Willow woke up, the Landon Group's press conference was already going live.

She tapped into the livestream and immediately spotted Elias sitting rigidly in a chair, looking completely haggard.

She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she could swear she saw a faint, swollen redness on Elias's cheek—like he had been struck hard across the face.

Willow let out an amused breath. It probably wasn't her imagination. Lawrence Landon was notoriously ruthless.

With a scandal this massive, Elias was lucky to escape with just a slap. If Lawrence had any other heirs, he probably would have killed him.

Willow grabbed a bowl of fresh fruit, casually snacking as she watched the broadcast.

Sporting heavy dark circles, Elias spoke in a hoarse voice. "Ladies and gentlemen, I sincerely apologize. After investigating through the night, I must shamefully admit that some of these allegations are indeed true."

Willow raised an eyebrow, a flash of irony in her eyes.

She knew exactly what Elias was about to do.

Sure enough, a second later, Elias continued with a heavy tone. "We deeply wronged Maestro Skye. However, the Landon Group's executive board was completely unaware of this operation. All of Maestro Skye's treatments were meant to be fully covered by us. Unfortunately, a rogue administrator at The Landon Medical Center embezzled those funds. I deeply apologize for my lack of oversight. We have already calculated Maestro Skye's financial losses and will be compensating him double the amount."

"As for the rumors regarding organ trafficking, they are absolute fabrications. We will be issuing legal notices to the media outlets involved to clear our name!"

As he finished, Elias gestured to the side. A few moments later, a man who bore a striking resemblance to him was led onto the stage.

Willow recognized him instantly. He was a branch member of the Landon family, the illegitimate son of Elias's uncle—Tristan Landon.

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