The CEO Gets What He Wants novel Chapter 393

In the meantime, Nicole was at home since she had nothing to do that day.

Both William and Claire had some matters to attend to, while the housekeeper had returned home to celebrate New Year. That was why Nicole was all alone at home.

She was too lazy to cook an elaborate meal for herself, so she simply cooked some pasta instead.

While Nicole was eating her pasta, she turned on the TV and skipped the various entertainment programs before settling on a particular channel.

There was a drama series on that channel that she was starring in, and it was the day of its premiere.

At that moment, the drama had yet to begin airing, and the advertisements were ongoing. Nicole waited patiently.

All of a sudden, the image on the TV changed. It was the latest news update on the arson case.

A female reporter was holding a microphone and facing the camera. “We are now at the headquarters of Trident Group in Ackleton. Several reporters from various media companies are gathered here right now. Everyone is unhappy with the official statement given by Trident Group with regard to the arson case at Chartreuse Garden. Also, the victim, Mr. Xenakis, has apparently ended his own life by jumping off a building. It's said that this incident has something to do with Trident Group as well. We hope that Mr. Moore can clarify these matters...”

Nicole stopped eating and focused all her attention on the news.

There were too many people jostling about at the scene, and it was almost impossible for anyone to figure out who was who. However, Nicole spotted Cayden at one glance.

He was simply too eye-catching.

The sun was so glaring that it looked as if all the rays were shining down on Cayden alone.

His healthy-looking skin glowed under the bright sunlight, and even that sexy nose of his shone like a piece of jade.

Cayden stood amidst the chaotic scene in silence, looking both dignified and cold. It was as if he was not even there.

Nicole was so besotted with him that she could not take her eyes off him. In fact, she did not even blink once.

There was one thing she was looking forward to—how he was going to answer those tough questions.

Even more so, Nicole was dying to see Trident Group in trouble. She hoped that they would fail to disentangle themselves from the aftermath of the scandal. After all, if that were to happen, she could display her usefulness.

Everyone present was eagerly waiting for Cayden's responses to those accusations.

The reporters were busy filming and taking photos. No one wanted to miss a word Cayden would be saying.

Cayden was handsome and distant at the same time. He exuded the elegant air of a mature man effortlessly.

Facing the camera, he said coldly, “The death of Mr. Xenakis is purely accidental. Because of the sudden loss of his wife and children, Mr. Xenakis was so distraught and in such mental agony that he decided to take his own life. On behalf of Trident Group, I hereby express my deepest apologies to his family!”

His confident explanation of Anthony's suicide rendered everyone speechless in an instant.

Only Anthony's brother and sister-in-law screamed angrily, “Liar! My brother was threatened by Trident Group. That's why he ended his life! Cayden Moore, you are such a coward! After the incident, your real estate developer disappeared and did not apologize to my brother and his family. In fact, the fire records have even been tampered with as you attempted to destroy the evidence. How do you justify such despicable acts? I felt so sorry for my brother when he lost his family overnight. The house that he had worked so hard for was destroyed as well. Our family tried to pursue this matter using legal means, but we are just ordinary folks. Even our posts on Twitter were always deleted shortly after we posted them. Under such circumstances, most normal people would have gone crazy. That's why my brother chose to die!”

“Mr. Moore, is it true? After the incident, is it true that the fire records were falsified?”

“Mr. Moore, did you manipulate the public opinion and conceal all information that is not in favor of Trident Group? As a result, you upset the victim again?”

“Mr. Moore, is it true that you...”

The countless reporters rushed forward with their microphones held up high at Cayden. They were attempting to obtain the most shocking information from him so as to cause a stir in public opinion.

After all, Trident Group had always been very cautious in their dealings for so many years, and their image was positive, to say the least. There was barely any negative news about them. As such, they had gained the trust of the public.

This time around, the sudden scandal was well received by Trident Group's competitors. They viewed that as a golden opportunity to bring Trident Group down.

In fact, many of the reporters had been bribed by Trident Group's competitors to create more chaos.

Cayden's dark eyes were sharp and cool as he scanned the reporters who surrounded him.

He said in a deep voice, “After the arson incident, Trident Group regarded the matter with the highest priority. We immediately arrived at Chartreuse Garden to inspect the situation and work closely with the fire department. Since the day Trident Group was established, the safety of the public has always been of utmost importance to us. With regard to the accident at Chartreuse Garden, it is true that there was a lapse in supervision. Once again, I apologize to everyone!”

The elegant-looking Cayden then looked into the camera and bowed deeply.

He then continued, “As for the falsification of the fire records, I will set up a special task force and get them to do a thorough investigation. If the accusation is found to be true, then I will definitely punish anyone who has partaken in such an unethical undertaking, regardless of who these people may be, in order to protect the legal rights of the property owners. Furthermore, Trident Group has always been transparent in our dealings. We do not believe in pulling strings or manipulating public opinion, and certainly nothing shady like coercion of the owners! Every company has its own way of operating. Once a problem has been detected, we will act according to the laws. As to the extent of the roles played by Chartreuse Garden, the housekeeper, the real estate company, the fire department, and the domestic help firm with regard to the arson incident, I will leave that to the court to decide. Trident Group will be giving an additional twenty-five percent compensation to the owners as per the court's ruling. Everything will be done openly! If the media continues to deliberately misinterpret the context and mislead the public, Trident Group will pursue this matter to the end using all legal means!”

There was an uproar among the reporters.

His reply was absolutely flawless.

The reporters still had all kinds of questions for Cayden, but he waved them away. Instead, both Xavier and the manager of the public relations department came into the picture.

They would handle everything from now on.

By now, Nicole had lost her appetite.

She had to admit that Cayden was excellent in his public relations. Cayden's courage and swift response were something she admired. Even when the reputation of his company was faced with such a hostile threat, he was fearless. Perhaps others might think that everything was about to come crumbling down, but not him. He handled the whole incident with utter ease.

If he manages to resolve this crisis so easily, how am I going to get close to him in the future?

Furthermore, Nicole had found out that Avery was the biological daughter of her adopted parents.

If William and his wife knew the truth, it was even more impossible for Nicole to win Cayden over...