Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 1156

"Shut the hell up!" she shrieked.

The vicious, predatory snarl on her face completely shattered her carefully curated image of a gentle, elegant socialite.

The reporters flinched and took a collective step back, temporarily stunned into silence.

But her monstrous expression had already been captured in high definition. It would soon dominate the evening news, sparking a massive public outcry and endless online vitriol.

While half of the press chased Eartha and the cops down the hall, the remaining journalists flooded the conference room, turning their microphones toward the Porter patriarch.

"Mr. Porter, did you authorize your daughter's actions?"

"As her father, what do you have to say about her psychotic behavior?"

Facing the flashing lenses and the judgmental glares of every shareholder in the room, the patriarch felt entirely lightheaded.

He leaned heavily on his eldest son and forced himself to bow deeply to the cameras. When he straightened up, he swayed, tears streaming down his wrinkled face.

"She is my daughter. No matter what, now that she is a prime suspect, I bear undeniable responsibility for the societal impact she has caused. I sincerely apologize to everyone. I still believe this is a terrible misunderstanding. I will hire the best lawyers to prove her innocence. However, if the authorities conclude she is guilty, I will not pull strings to protect her. She will face the full weight of the law."

He scrubbed a hand over his wet eyes and pivoted toward Nelson and Lizetta. He bowed deeply again.

"My dear old friend. Lizetta. I must swallow my pride and apologize to you both on her behalf. I... I truly don't know what else to say..."

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