The news on the TV shifted, now showing Victor’s statement addressing the uproar caused by his fans. His manager, Roy, had posted the statement on Victor’s behalf:
"My dear fans, I know you love me and want the best for me. But I ask that you trust me and my judgment, just as you have always done. The decision to launch and promote this new product was made by me because I see the potential in this company and its offerings.
You want me to endorse already established brands, but I want to support something that has the potential to grow. I, too, once needed help, and there was someone who pulled me out of the darkness and gave my life a new direction. I want to do the same for others. This new company is going to be the next brand you’ll all want to try, and I believe that once the product is launched, you’ll understand my choice.
I encourage you to wait until the product hits the market. Try it for yourselves, and only then pass judgment. I’m confident that you’ll thank me for introducing such a gem of a perfume brand to you all. Lots of love to you all, and thank you for always supporting me."
After reading the statement, Victor’s fans seemed to calm down, their anger and frustration visibly dissipating.
"Grandma...." Briena started, watching the news with anger. "Why am I the one to suffer always and that Natalie escapes unharmed. Why does it happen all the time?"
Sephina called for her assistant.
"Call Ken and get some other information related Natalie’s company, something more useful," Sephina ordered.
The assistant made a call and he seemed to hear something useful and passed the call to Sephina.
A wicked smirk appeared on Sephina’s lips as she hung up the call.
"What happened mother?" Clara asked, anticipating something good.
"Natalie just got herself into a deep shit," Sephina replied with evil grin. "A time to remind her of her old wounds and let her know she is nobody."
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Inside Justin’s office...
"So, there really is a man named Aiden Handrix—it’s finally confirmed," Noah said as he placed a tablet in front of Justin. "Before, it felt like chasing the wind, as if someone was trying to mess with us. But now, we have proof. This man’s image was caught on a camera when he entered the country around the same time he registered his marriage with Ms. Natalie."
Justin looked at the image, which was not clear but he could feel as if he himself was caught on the camera. His eyes narrowed at the man in the image who had stepped out of the cab and was paying the driver.
"So, there really is someone who looks exactly like me," Justin commented, his gaze narrowing at the picture.
"Initially, I thought it was you, Mr. Harper," Noah admitted. "But a year and a half ago, you were definitely not in this country, let alone in this city to register a marriage."
"What’s on your mind, Mr. Harper?" Noah asked, curious about his boss’s reaction. freёwebnovel.com
"Is plastic surgery advanced enough now to create a face as handsome as mine, down to every detail the same?" Justin mused quietly. "I can’t let Natalie meet this man, even if he is her so-called husband. For her, I should be the only handsome man in existence. Even if it’s my own clone, he’s not allowed to look as handsome as me and get anywhere near her."
Justin hummed, only to hear Noah again. "That movie Briena Ford was featured in, won’t see the light of the day."
"Good," Justin hummed in satisfaction. "Anyone who offends her, would only be seeking to go to hell and it’s just the start."
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Justin returned home. Julia had already left the city and retuned Bayford. Now that left only Justin and Natalie home alone.
Both of them happened to arrive at the same time. They stepped out of the car and Natalie was surprised to see him back so early.
As they walked towards the elevator, Natalie asked, "Seems like the global CEO of Harper group lacks work in hand to arrive home so early."
"This CEO wished to see certain someone, so he left all the work aside," Justin answered as he pressed the button of the elevator, and both stood waiting for it to arrive.
"I am afraid if you continue to push the work aside for that certain someone, the Harper group would go bankrupt and Mr CEO would be on the road," Natalie commented, both entering the elevator.
The door closed and Justin said, "Even if this CEO is on the road, that certain someone has agreed to let me be her gigolo and live off of her money."
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