Chapter 531

Bryan moved quickly. He immediately contacted the company’s legal department and, in the name of the Wilson Group, filed a lawsuit against Kate. It was not just a lawyer’s letter, but an actual court summons made public.

The moment the photos were released, Trevor’s fans began dropping off in large numbers. In just a few hours, his follower count plummeted by several million.

When Wilson Group’s legal statement came out, it was taken as a tacit admission of the truth, causing the fan exodus to reach a new peak.

Following closely behind the legal notice was Trevor’s public apology. He admitted that he had indeed engaged in an inappropriate relationship with Kate before his marriage to Sophia was officially ended. He fully confessed to the affair and stated he would suspend all commercial activities and temporarily quit the entertainment industry.

Once the word “quit” was out there, considering this wasn’t a criminal case, just a personal moral scandal, it already paved the way for eventual forgiveness.

In showbiz, as long as one still had their looks, they still got a place at the top.

Not to mention, Trevor’s got real acting skills, came from a wealthy family, and was the youngest ever to win Best Actor. With all those halos stacked up, his fans are extra loyal and willing to forgive just about anything.

With hired bots steering the conversation, fans soon redirected all their anger toward Kate and Sophia.

As these voices grew louder, even neutral observers began to think the scandal wasn’t such a big deal. The photos and videos were pixelated anyway. And compared to some of Trevor’s film scenes, they were mild.

Truth be told, Bryan’s move was smart. If Trevor had kept denying everything, it might’ve triggered more disgust among fans and the public. Instead, a direct confession, paired with an announcement to step away, won him some sympathy.

Aubree saw the news on TV.

She muttered, “There’s no way Trevor came up with this plan himself.”

Knowing his personality, Trevor would never admit fault unless forced into a corner. Clearly, the Wilson family had stepped in.

Thanks to Trevor, Wilson Group’s stock had dropped significantly. It wouldn’t bounce back anytime soon. Even product sales under the group had taken a sharp dive.

Although members of the Wilson family appeared separate on the surface, they were chained together. Emery’s scandal had already cost the company its share in the e–sports and gaming industry.

Trevor, once the face of the corporation, was embroiled in scandal. The damage extended to the group’s public image. The celebrity halo that used to benefit them was gone.

No wonder the Wilson family panicked. If things continued this way, they would only get worse. Cutting their losses now was ruthless but necessary.

Aubree thought, ‘What a pity…

Kate had given so much, and in the end, it still couldn’t drag Trevor down.

“Hello, Kate,” Aubree said.

Kate said, “Ms. Miller, I know. Wilson Group is suing me. I’m at home right now, and honestly, I can already hear the police sirens. I think once this call ends, they’ll take me in for questioning.”

Both of them knew the stakes. After what Kate had done, at best, she’d escape abroad. At worst, she’d be hunted endlessly by the Wilson Group.

Kate continued. “It’s alright. I’m satisfied with getting Trevor to quit the industry. Ms. Miller, I hope you’ll give me something to smile about before I get out.”

“You will.” Trevor wouldn’t escape the burden of Sophia’s death.

Even if the police ruled it an accident for now, Aubree would eventually dig up evidence to bring criminal charges against him.

Hiring someone to kill was an entirely different level from cheating in marriage.

Now that she had ruined his public image, one day she’d send him to hell too.

Perhaps sensing the weight in her words, Kate actually chuckled. “The police are downstairs now. They’ll probably find my medical report. What do you think Trevor’s reaction will be when he sees it?"

Aubree said, “Someone like him? If he thinks he’s infected, he’ll probably break down.”

Aubree softened her expression. “Thank you for helping me.”

Kate replied. “I’m helping myself too.”

The call ended with a burst of background noise.

Aubree still held her phone. Looking out the window, she muttered, “The Wilson family…”

Just then, Bowen’s voice sounded. “Why are you up already?”

“Why so early today?” Before she could finish turning around, her feet left the floor. Bowen had picked her up.

She had been standing by the window. As soon as he walked in, he lifted her in his arms.

Bowen said, “Someone helped lighten my workload, so I got off early.”

Aubree rested against his chest. “The police closed the case on the car accident. Soon they’ll release an official statement.”

“Yeah, everyone else is getting impatient too,” Bowen said as he gently set her back down on the bed.

He added, “I asked the doctor earlier. You’re good to go. Time to check out and recover at home.”

He then said, “Some people at Bree Technology couldn’t hold back and pushed for a board meeting to elect a new chairman. The vote passed yesterday, and the meeting is set for tomorrow. From what I know, Bryan’s been courting small shareholders and buying shares.”

“He wants to take over the throne.” Bowen’s tone darkened with impatience.

Bree Technology belonged to Aubree. Those people were fools to think they could take it over.

His gaze turned icy, flashing with sarcasm.

Aubree laughed. “So, according to your version, Bryan is the schemer trying to take over the throne. Then you, the regents with 30% of the shares, want to play the hero and save me?”

Bowen raised a brow. “Why not?”

Aubree burst out laughing. After a few jokes, she sobered a bit. “They’re really in a rush. They don’t even know if I’m dead or alive, yet they’re already trying to take what’s mine.”

She continued. “But I get it. Given their personalities, they probably assumed no news meant bad news. They think you’re keeping things under wraps to merge Bree Technology into Turner Group before everything collapses into chaos.”

She really had a firm grasp on the Wilson family’s character.

Bryan and Ronald didn’t believe Trevor’s claims. They were convinced something had happened to Aubree and assumed it was all part of Bowen’s plan.

Instead of wasting time confirming the truth, they decided to act and fight him for Bree Technology.