Hermione was very surprised. She didn't expect Heinz to look for her.
She was just about to head back. When he asked to speak to her, she knew that it must be about Grace.
Hermione nodded. "Okay."
They went to another lounge. After entering, Heinz thanked her first.
"Thank you, Editor Lowe, for accompanying Grace at this time. I will remember this."
"Mr. Jones, you're welcome. I'm actually Grace's cousin," Hermione casually explained. "We're relatives who haven't seen each other for many years, but we're really close. It's because we're related by blood."
"I see." Heinz was also surprised. He nodded and continued, "That's great. I'm glad that you're relatives."
"Mr. Jones, go ahead. Tell me what you want to say," she said politely. "But no matter what you say, I hope that the media will stop hurting Grace."
"I need you to write a draft personally," he stated in a deep voice, "I want you to broadcast my past with Jodie and tell everyone about what happened."
"You mean... under my newspaper?"
"Yes!" Heinz responded, "Jodie died six years ago. That was the news that came out at the time. Dig that back up and attach pictures. I'll give you the benefit of a sole interviewer."
Hermione looked at him and understood what he meant. "Well, Mr. Jones, you and I will be working through the night then."
"That's no problem. I just want to turn the media's attention away from Grace."
"Then, we'll have to collaborate with the media," she added. "And it's best if we have really juicy news."
"Don't worry, I do," Heinz added. "A video that shows what kind of person Jodie is."
"What kind of video is it?"
He lowered his head a little and answered softly, "It's disgusting."
Hermione paused for a moment and then smiled. "Okay, as long as you have this determination, I have the courage to do so. I'll take care of it."
Heinz nodded. "It looks like we're destined to have a sleepless night."
"Of course. My cousin didn't get those eggs
thrown at her in vain, did she?" She smiled. "I will draft this myself."
"Jodie is in my hands."
"If it's convenient for you, let me see her."
"Of course it's convenient."
"Let's go. I want to take a look at this woman first!"
They came out soon after.
Zachary had already taken care of Grace and left with her.
After Heinz came out, he didn't see her anywhere, so he knew that Grace had already left.
A bodyguard came over and reported to him in a low voice, "Miss Smith, Mr. Zachary, and Mr. Henley have left first. They are not heading back to our villa."
"Follow them closely no matter where they go. You mustn't let down your guard this time."
"Yes, sir!"
The bodyguards left soon as well.
Hermione said, "Before I see Jodie, I need to change my clothes and wash up first. This is too unpleasant."
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