Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 1178

"The Morrison Group? How could they do something like this? Weren't they supposed to be one of the country's most ethical companies? They were literally partnering with the Hunt family on public welfare projects!"

"A lot of companies do charity work just to cover up their dirt. And let's be real—businesses are in it for the profit. The Morrison Group is no exception!"

"But I really don't think Khloe is that kind of person. Call me biased, but she's always struck me as such a strong, positive figure..."

"You can't judge a book by its cover. Word is, Khloe was the one who brought in the banned substance. The Morrison Group's been secretly manufacturing it, and they say the drug's already been produced."

After the news broke about the Morrison Group's alleged illegal drug manufacturing, public opinion split down the middle, with people going back and forth in heated debates.

The Morrison Group had long enjoyed a solid reputation in Goldmont City, and many refused to believe Khloe would be involved in something like this. But not long after the story surfaced, an anonymous user posted several photos online showing Khloe meeting with the director of a foreign medical institution.

The post claimed that this director had once been a core member of a team involved in confidential Naraida pharmaceutical projects.

It also alleged that Khloe had helped Winnie sever ties with the Olson family and secure her mother's patent technology—all with the sole purpose of secretly manufacturing this drug.

Since the drug hadn't been approved or declared within the country, that would constitute illegal manufacturing.

If the allegations proved true, Khloe wouldn't just be in serious trouble—the Morrison family would be facing total collapse.

With a scandal of this magnitude, it was only natural that it became a nationwide sensation.

But as the morning dragged on and Khloe failed to respond, even those who'd initially wanted to stand by the Morrison Group fell silent.

After all, this was no small matter. The fact that Khloe hadn't shown up yet meant she could very well already be under investigation.

Rumors ran wild. Some said the Morrison family's offices had been sealed off, with investigators already inside.

Others claimed Khloe, being pregnant, had fallen ill and been rushed to the hospital.

The tide of negativity online was growing by the minute.

'And Nick—if he ever finds out you used a drug like this to save him, that you bent your principles so far for his sake—do you think he'll be moved when he thinks of you now? Or will he be disgusted, knowing he and his family will bear this shame too?'

At the thought, Trey let out a laugh—one that grew more unhinged by the second, until tears streamed down his face.

But soon, the laughter faded into silence.

The flood of insults against Khloe on the screen kept growing, yet his chest tightened with each passing moment, suffocating and restless.

The vile words, the slander that twisted truth into lies—they were aimed at Khloe, and yet every single one felt like a needle piercing straight through him too.

Almost as if possessed, Trey watched—until an inexplicable fury surged through him. He grabbed the ashtray beside him and hurled it at the screen.

The monitor cracked on impact.

In that instant, he snapped back to his senses.