Chapter 495:

Yolanda revealed the harsh truth, reveling in Corey's shocked expression. "So, interested in trying it? Caden's mother was Warrington's foremost beauty in her youth. You're bound to feel something once you see her."

Corey's face tightened, but he controlled his anger. The restaurant entrance buzzed with activity around them. His voice was cold. "Get in the car. We'll discuss this at the office."

Yolanda felt confident; the powerful Moss family shielded her, making her fearless, even with Caden, let alone Corey. She believed Corey owed her a debt of gratitude. However, once in the car, Corey seized her wrist, forcing her against the seat. Bewildered, she was about to question him when his hand tightened around her throat.

A tense silence filled the car. With a chilling glare, Corey scoffed. "Crazy woman, did I instruct you to do this?"

Flushed with anger and struggling to breathe, Yolanda weakly fought back. "You've crossed a line with Caden's mother! You used my name, and Caden will hold me responsible!" Corey's voice seethed. "Do you think you can get away with this?"

As Yolanda's eyes rolled back, her strength failing, Corey released her, pushing her aside. She gasped for breath, clutching her throat, but even weakened, she defiantly declared, "If you're not up to it, my father will step in. Do you think you're the only one with courage?"

Corey struck her sharply across the face. Disbelieving, Yolanda touched her cheek. "How dare you strike me?"

Corey replied coldly, "Were it not for your Moss family connections, I would end you right now!" The lethal glint in his eyes sent a shiver down her spine, making her recoil. Fear and anger mingled in her voice as she challenged, "You're bluffing. Would you actually dare to kill me?" She wondered if he had any feelings for her; his violent reaction seemed disproportionate.

Corey, losing his composure, hastily unbuttoned his collar before settling behind the wheel and starting the engine. He made urgent calls to his team, instructing them to handle the scandal surrounding the erotic mannequin.

Soon, Kyler reported back, "Mr. Hampton, the trending topic has been deleted, and search engines altered. Any references to the mannequin are now blocked."

Corey's brow furrowed. Who had acted so swiftly? Wasn't Caden at an event? Everything seemed undisturbed. Had Caden remained unaware? He asked, "Who's currently overseeing Blizzard Group?"

Kyler hesitated. "Investigating Blizzard Group's internal dynamics is complex. It might take time."

"Who managed to remove the trending topic?" Corey pressed.

"It appears to be linked to the Hopkins family. He's an entertainment executive, skilled in crisis management."