In a matter of hours, the Beckett Group made the headlines nationwide and across all social media. A video of Sophia being dragged off the golf course had surfaced and soon became viral all across the web.
A company as big as Beckett Group could have easily silenced such an internet movement.
Unfortunately, Alyssa had gotten to them before they could, so it was useless.
The company behind the news channel that streamed the 3:00 pm breaking news had KS Group as their main shareholder. Hence, they followed Alyssaâs whims and instructions.
In fact, if Alyssa asked, they could even make a silly remix of it and stream it 24/7.
Some creative content creators had even turned Sophia and Bettyâs dumbfounded, shocked, and aggrieved expressions into stickers and emoticons. They soon became everyoneâs topâused stickers.
Javier was doing all he could to quell the rumors by getting Sophia back from the Investigative Bureau, feeling as if he had lost a solid decade of his life.
Meanwhile, Alyssa was happily skipping back to KS World Hotel, where she enjoyed high tea before continuing to play her game in her office. She then reported what happened today to Jonah via video call.
âIâve booked a private dining suite in the restaurant downstairs for my meeting with Orlander Hodgson the day after tomorrow. Weâll definitely be getting this project in hand before the end of the week!â
Alyssa cried happily, enthusiastically hacking at several victims in her video game.
She continued, âSilas is giving her quite the special treatment right now. Unlike when heâs around us, heâs always so serious when heâs at work. Heâs not going to let up on her unless she gives up.â
Jonah was lounging in his private office in the video camera, looking like a regal, refined lion. He answered slowly, âIt wonât be much use. Sophia will be released soon enough.â
âDo you want her to be released?â Alyssa asked curiously.
Jonah smiled. âDoes it matter? We might not be able to incriminate her.â
Alyssa grinned, equipping her bloody chainsaw. âSophia didnât get to where she was today just because of Javier pampering her. She has her cunning side too.
+15 BONOS She had worked with her brother to gain secret profit while pretending to be a saint in front of everyone else. She used Henry as her weapon while she stayed in the dark, giving the orders. How keen, hm?â
Jonah nodded thoughtfully. âI hear you. Itâs just a pity, is all.â
âNo, not a pity at all.â Alyssa grinned. âAnything that benefits KS is always good. Plus, I never planned to do her in one go. I want to see her lose her post as company president and then lose Javier Beckettâs trust.
âI want him to think their company lost this project because of her. That way, there will be a rift between those two.â
Killing was fun. But sometimes, it was better to toy with the prey.
Sophia would likely live out the rest of her days with the Becketts feeling aggrieved and trapped.
âDo you know what I want to do right now, little sister?â Jonah suddenly asked, leaning forward.
âNo. What is it?â
Jonah sighed and gave her a slow clap. âI want to resign from my position and pass it on to you.
Thereâs no person better to support this mantle right now.â
Alyssaâs face turned crestfallen at that.
If only her father didnât insist on her marrying someone. The list of bachelors Winston kept note of was enough to suffocate her.
Just then, Tatiana called her.
With a grin, she said, âHanging up now. Tatyâs calling.â
âAlright. Take care of her while sheâs back in the city,â Jonah reminded warmly.
âOf course. Sheâs my only baby sister. How could I not?â
In truth, Alyssa had always felt guilty toward Tatiana. Tatiana was the youngest among all their siblings.
She should be the one being doted on at home, yet in reality, Alyssa had always taken that spot. She had been Winstonâs favorite since the day she was born.
Though she hadnât meant to take that away from Tatiana, she still tried her best to make up for it