Chapter 409 He Must Be Dreaming

Meanwhile, Casimir found himself the subject of rampant rumors and wild hearsay, all because of a simple allergic reaction.

Reading about the false rumors about himself, he couldn’t be more outraged. The things written about him were so disgusting that he, too, wanted to throw up.

The rumors online, propagated by an anonymous netizen, were meticulously crafted, so much so that each word and phrase was constructed with a professional flair. Accompanied by images and seemingly factual details, the rumors felt as if they were recounts of actual events. It felt as though an invisible hand was manipulating everything from behind the scenes. It was too much of a coincidence that he was certain he was lured into a trap.

Nevertheless, Casimir was confused.

“Who on earth have I offended? Who would want to do this to me? The rumors started after reporters besieged me when I left the restaurant due to my allergic reaction. Could Raylee and Mr. Foucault be the ones behind this? When they negotiated with me, they never intended to collaborate but just wanted to make a fool of me?”

Casimir could only speculate, as he didn’t have any proof yet. No matter what, he was determined to find out who was behind it. Subsequently, he instructed the Public Relations Department of Sutherland Group to publish his medical records. It was then clarified that what he suffered was simply an allergy to garlic. He tirelessly pursued those who spread rumors maliciously, sending them all legal notices as a stern warning to all others.

By the time everything was done and his allergy was treated, two days had already passed. Although the online rumors about him had already ceased, the stock price of Sutherland Group had plunged drastically. This caused significant dissatisfaction among the board of directors, who began to hurl various accusations and criticisms at him. This time, Casimir had been attacked without realizing what hit him. In order to manage the aftermath and pacify the shareholders, he had exerted a significant amount of effort.

Finally, when he had some free time, he immediately dialed Raylee’s number and confronted her.

“You didn’t conspire with Mr. Foucault to prank me, did you? You knew perfectly well that I’m allergic to garlic, yet you forced me into eating so many! Why are you treating me this way? I’ve already made up my mind to marry you. What else do you want? I can’t believe I trusted you so much, only for you to set me up!”

Raylee feigned ignorance and said, “Oh my, Caz, I’m innocent. I honestly had no idea you were allergic to garlic. Did you ever mention it to me before? I honestly don’t recall. I’ve never seen you have an allergic reaction before. Don’t let your imagination run wild. I had genuinely tried to help you network with Mr. Foucault, how could you accuse me of something like that?”

Toward the end, her tone had turned sorrowful and despondent.

Slightly skeptical, Casimir asked, “Did you really not mess with me this time? Why was I swarmed by a horde of reporters the moment I stepped out of the restaurant? Did you not invite them? Don’t tell me they came on their own accord.”

“I really had no idea what was going on, Caz. You’re a public figure. It’s possible your whereabouts might have been accidentally revealed,” said Raylee with a sigh. “How could you suspect me? I’m deeply hurt. Do you have any idea how frightened Mr. Foucault was by your allergic reaction? I spent the last couple of days trying to reassure him and restore his faith in you. It took quite a bit of effort.”

With that, Casimir’s trust in her deepened.

“It’s not that I don’t trust you. It’s just all the evidence points to you, leaving me with no choice but to wonder. Alright, as long as it’s not you, that’s fine. You must help me appease Mr. Foucault. The collaboration on the media company must not fall through. Anyway, you must play your cards right. Whether we can successfully get married or not depends on you helping me secure this deal.”

“Don’t worry, Caz. I will definitely help you,” Raylee assured him.

“Ray–Ray, let’s find a time to meet,” Casimir suggested, his words carrying a hidden message. “We’ve known each other for so many years, yet we’ve never spent the night together. Back when we were engaged, I respected you and never made a move on you, treating you like a cherished treasure. But now, we’ve reached the stage where we’re discussing marriage, certain things should naturally take place. Our relationship can definitely move to the next level. We’re all adults here, you should understand what I’m trying to say, right?”

“I do. Of course I understand,” Raylee responded nonchalantly.

“When I have some time, I’ll send you the location of our date. I have a surprise for you.”

“Wow, you’re amazing, Caz.”

Listening to Raylee’s joyful voice, Casimir felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction in his heart. This time, he was determined to win her over. From his perspective, only when their relationship had grown more intimate would she fall deeper in love with him and willingly do things for him.

Raylee was attending school then. After she finished her call with Casimir, she spat out in disgust.

“This sc*mbag thinks he can spend the night with me? He must be dreaming!”