My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 1422: Difficulties

Chapter 1422: Difficulties

Ayan's words prompted Grace to speak up as well. "You don't need to worry about me. Go and attend to your duties at Armstrong Corp. If you're not present there, I'm afraid many people will speculate and make assumptions."

Horace actually wanted to accompany Grace, but with such a major incident unfolding, it was impossible for him to stay. Just as he was about to leave Franklin Bay, his secretary called, urging him to arrive at the company quickly. Given that it involved people's safety, the attention surrounding the matter was naturally greater than anything else.

After bidding farewell to Grace, Horace left Franklin Bay. Ayan's phone kept ringing, so the only ones who had some free time were Camille and Grace.

Camille was browsing online news, and Grace couldn't resist opening her phone and scrolling through as well. Consequently, the two of them didn't engage in much conversation.

It wasn't until Grace came across a message that her expression changed: "This Mrs. Armstrong got into trouble, and her daughter didn't react at all. Could it be she's secretly hoping her mother dies sooner?" Unable to directly mention Camille's name, the message only contained her initials.

Grace felt furious after reading it. She truly wanted to respond directly with her real name, but she couldn't speak freely at the moment, fearing it would cause more trouble for Ayan and Horace.

With tightly pursed lips and an unpleasant expression, Grace's reaction didn't go unnoticed by Camille.

Camille asked calmly, "What's wrong with you?"

Grace replied in a low, muffled voice, "It's nothing."

Camille said, "You don't need to look at things online. If you do, treat it like gossip without any emotional involvement. Others don't understand us or the situation, so they will say whatever comes to mind. The only thing we can do is stay calm and not let ourselves be consumed by emotions and negativity."

Grace pressed her lips together, her voice hoarse as she said, "Yeah, I know, but I just feel like these people on the internet can say whatever they want without consequences."

"Don't get agitated, and don't get nervous. It's okay. These are just trivial matters. To be honest, these rumors and gossip have become like insignificant things to me."

Having experienced countless rumors herself, Camille no longer reacted to such discussions.

She knew she could justify herself in her own conscience, and those who truly understood her knew what kind of person she was. That was enough.

As for others, they could say whatever they wanted. It didn't matter. If it ever became unbearable, they could simply report it to the authorities and handle it.

Camille had a broad perspective, and her mindset began to influence Grace. Grace said, "Cami, I've really learned a lot from you. Without you, I'd probably still be someone who can't even handle the basics. I'm truly a mess."

Camille raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly. "Don't think that way. You're also great, and there are many things I can learn from you. So, let's learn from each other."

The two exchanged a smile as their eyes met.

The online chatter couldn't be silenced because there was too much of it. Behind their screens, people felt they could say whatever they wanted since they wouldn't face any consequences. Although the incident was discovered promptly, and measures and plans were implemented, the screenshots and spread of information continued to gradually escalate.

As a result, it became a big commotion in Hance City, especially within the upper-class circles. Some busybodies started searching for clues, trying to replace out where it happened. They wanted to obtain firsthand information and sell it to the media and gossip magazines.

With the attention from these people, every step became more difficult.

Many netizens kept asking if the police were investigating the matter, but the police naturally remained tight-lipped.

However, the curiosity of netizens did not stop there. Since everyone's focus was on the Armstrong family, it led to numerous reporters and media camping outside the Armstrongs' villa.

The surrounding residents also became aware of the situation, and their question was, "With such a big incident, why is everyone in the Armstrong family keeping silent? Is the situation more complicated than we imagine?"

"What exactly happened? Can the Armstrong family say something? It's a loss of life, we can't just let it go unnoticed!"

"We're waiting for an answer."

"Waiting for the answer."

"I want to know what actually happened."

"Hey, everyone, I have a relative who works at the funeral parlor. He said he saw Mr. Simpson and his wife, who is the second daughter of the Armstrong family, at the funeral parlor. Maybe they're dealing with this matter!"

"Does that mean the matter has been resolved? Are they not going to uncover the truth? Or maybe it's not the truth at all?"

"Oh my, I'm starting to feel terrified. It's so scary."

Various discussions filled the entire internet, and Camille and Grace naturally saw these comments.

However, they didn't react because these were not real events, so there was no need to pay attention to them.

Maple Forest Estate remained calm, but the Armstrong's villa was far from peaceful.

Due to the commotion outside, the people inside the villa naturally wanted to see what was happening. The bodyguards tried their best to stop them and told them to behave.

But the two uncles and aunts knew that their son had already escaped. Perhaps someone would come to rescue them after their son sent a message. So, they couldn't stay put; they kept looking for an opportunity to go out to the garden and see the situation outside.

This situation continued for a long time, and it exhausted the guards to the point where they finally contacted Kian.

Kian provided a solution, but it was only temporary. So, he immediately informed Ayan about the situation.

Upon learning about it, Ayan responded indifferently, "Temporary control is not feasible. You go there yourself, negotiate with them on my behalf, and have them come forward to clarify the matter truthfully. Their identity is still usable for now. I will make the progress of the forensic investigation public through the police. As for the rest, it's irrelevant to the outside world. It's a personal matter for the Armstrong family."

Kian understood and personally went to the Armstrong's villa.

Kian was fast, and within an hour, the two uncles appeared in front of the public.

They displayed great sorrow and unease because of their sister's accident. The true reason behind their grief was known only to Kian, but they had to obediently follow the arrangement because their son was currently in Ayan's hands.

After the uncles' clarification, Armstrong Corp also released a statement.