The Stolen Life- My Mother Gave My Fiancé to Her Favorite Student novel Chapter 71

Chapter 16

Amelia Quinn.

Alex committed every detail of Emily’s new identity to memory with a single glance.

He released his grip and started to walk away–only to be cut off by a swarm of police rushing in.

They arrested him for disorderly conduct. He didn’t resist, following them quietly to the station.

On the way, he sent Amelia’s info to his assistant, ordering him to track her down immediately.

News of Emily’s arrest exploded online. His name trended everywhere, with wild speculation about his crimes. Opportunists dug up every skeleton in his closet.

Rumors spread that he crushed rivals using illegal tactics.

Allegations surfaced of unlawful detentions and even physical abuse.

Whispers about shady deals and ruthless power plays filled the headlines.

Some even dragged Emily’s past into the spotlight–painting her as a desperate beggar, spreading cruel lies.

They said Alex had grown tired of her, that she’d fled with dirt that could ruin him.

For a brief moment, the internet was on fire with scandal after scandal. The Harrington family’s silence only fueled rumors they were ready to cut ties with him.

The attacks intensified, tanking Harrington Group’s stock and shaking shareholders to their core.

Alex didn’t flinch. He sat coolly in the holding cell, waiting on his assistant’s update.

On the third day, the assistant returned with a lead: Emily’s last known location was Pinevale airport.

Alex’s expression shifted–hope flickered. He followed protocol, posted bail, and walked out of the station.

A crowd of reporters swarmed the precinct doors, camera flashes blinding, questions sharp and relentless.

“Mr. Harrington, is it true you’re hunting your ex–wife because she’s holding incriminating evidence?”

“Any comment on your arrest? As a top–tier mogul, did you ever consider the fallout?”

“Will the Harrington Group drop you?”

“Did you force your ex–wife into divorce? Is her disappearance connected to you?”

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