Chapter 375 "Exactly! President Vaughan isn't even married this is just our competitors using rumors to attack us in the market!" A senior manager couldn't hold back and spoke up from the corner of the conference room.
"But look, the hospital report has President Vaughan's nright on it. Even the photo is clearly her. That can't be faked, can it?" At that, every pair of sharp, searching eyes in the room turned to Isadora.
Isadora knew that news of her pregnancy coming to light could make waves. But this-unveiling it through rumors of affairs and broken homes-would turn it into a scandal. Someone was clearly pulling strings behind the scenes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe quickly gathered her composure and addressed the room, her voice calm and steady. "I'll give everyone a proper explanation about this matter. Belinda from PR, please cto my office in a moment." Without waiting for a reply, she strode out of the conference room.
The executives exchanged uneasy glances.
"What on earth is going on?" "Why isn't President Vaughan denying it?" "Is she really pregnant? And what about those rumors of an affair with that married man, Preston? If this is true, what will becof The Vaughan Group?" "President Vaughan said she'll explain. Let's not jump to conclusions." Throughout The Vaughan Group, whispers spread like wildfire.
"President Vaughan's pregnant? If you do the math, she must be three, maybe four months along. But she still looks so slim-you'd never guess." "That's not the point! The real question is, who's the father? Could it really be Preston? I saw photos of him online he's in his forties, looks sleazy, and doesn't match President Vaughan at all." "I read online he's got a wife and kids. If President Vaughan is seeing him, our company's reputation is as good as ruined!" Suddenly, the conference room door swung open.
The moment Isadora appeared, all gossip died. Employees returned to their seats, faces blank and attentive. Isadora paused just outside her office, glanced back at the staff, and said evenly, "If gossip could boost your sales numbers, I'd welcit. Otherwise, as of today, I don't want to hear another rumor in this company." In her office, Isadora sank into her chair, brow furrowed in deep thought.
Belinda, the PR director, had worked with Isadora for years-they were once close colleagues. Now, Belinda was the one everyone turned to in a crisis, which was why Isadora had called her in.
Belinda's gaze flickered briefly to Isadora's stomach, but she looked away just as quickly.
She got straight to the point. "President Vaughan, I have two questions, and I need you to be completely honest. I can't handle this crisis otherwise." Before Belinda could ask, Isadora answered, her voice composed. "Yes, I'm pregnant. But there's nothing betweenand Preston." Belinda nodded, her mind already racing through possible solutions.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Given how suddenly the attacks online have escalated, I'd say we're up against someone powerful someone who knowsexactly how to stir up trouble. m sure you have an idea who it is, President Vaughan."
"But right now, our priority is containing these rumors, or Them rumors, of Vaughan Group will be buried by this E scandal." Isadora leaned back, sharp eyes trained on the city skyline outside her window. "I know." She glanced at her phone. Victor was away on a business trip.
And the moment he left, someone made their move.
The prenatal report had gone missing the day she ran into Rowena. Rowena had set her up-she'd even orchestrated the meeting with Preston.
Rowena was certainly behind this. But she didn't have the money am influence to pull off something this big on her own. The only explanation was that Rowena had found herself a powerful ally.
And the most likely candidate... was Deanna Fitzgerald, the matriarch of the Fit