Chapter 94
Chapter 94
Serenity paused in deep thought before finally deciding to allow Zachary to accompany her. As she walked around the cash register, she turned to her best friend, Jasmine, and said, “I’m heading out for a while. I’m leaving the shop in your capable hands. Please reassure my sister that everything will be fine when she comes over. I’ll take care of things.”
“Okay,” Jasmine replied, giving her friend a supportive nod. After wishing Serenity to be safe, she watched as Serenity and Zachary drove away.
Once inside Zachary’s car, Serenity inquired, “Mr. York, do you have any contacts in the media?”
“Yes, I do,” Zachary responded. “Are you looking for their assistance with something?”
Serenity explained, “I’m planning to return to my hometown to take photographs of my uncles’ houses. Having a third party to validate it would make it more credible. I still don’t have a clear idea of what my relatives do for a living.” She also mentioned that her grandparents were still occupying her family home.
Her intention was to capture images of their living conditions, as visual proof was essential to counter their claims. Serenity had decided to steer clear of the online witch hunt for the time being; she figured it was best to let things simmer for a while. The online trolls were relentless, and the netizens were attacking the sisters like never before. Serenity believed that once the narrative shifted, the public would realize they had been manipulated and would turn their anger toward the Hunts. In her mind, it was simply a matter of retribution.
“I can have some friends look into your relatives’ jobs and incomes,” Zachary offered. “Once you have the photos, you can write about what transpired. If you need assistance in that area, I can find someone to help.”
“Thank you, but I don’t think that will be necessary. I won’t be tweeting about this,” Serenity replied. “My sister has a habit of keeping a diary where she documents everything that happens.”
I still have the diary, so I plan to take photographs of her entries to share online for everyone to see.
“My grandparents signed a contract with us when they accepted a share of the insurance payout. There are three copies of this contract. The town council and my relatives each hold one, while my sister and I keep another. I’ll be posting the contract online as well.
“The truth will prevail and justice will be served.” Serenity remained calm and collected. “It would make a stronger case if the town council tweeted their version of the contract.”
“My sister and I have been away for quite some time. The town council won’t be inclined to help us, especially since we no longer live there. Granddad mentioned that John is doing quite well for himself and earns an impressive annual income of a million. The whole town feels like one big family. I’m confident the town council will support them since they are well-off.”
Zachary quietly drove along the road, knowing Serenity had a valid point. “My sister’s diary and the contract we have should be sufficient.” He chose to stay silent for the moment, deciding to wait until he reached a rest area to call Josh.
He needed Josh to rally the town’s seniors and the people from the past to advocate for Serenity. Josh had a knack for making things happen, even from a distance. Poor Josh would be at a loss for words when he heard about all this. However, bringing Josh into the situation wasn’t excessive; Zachary understood the darker sides of humanity better than Serenity did.
The evidence Serenity wanted to present could easily be turned against her. It would be challenging for the sisters to distance themselves from the scandal if the Hunts questioned the validity of the contract. The crucial step for the sisters to shift the odds in their favor was to get insiders to come forward and validate that the Hunts did…
Liberty and Serenity found themselves in a troubling situation. The few media individuals who took an interest in Mike’s narrative faced the grim prospect of being permanently banned from the field of journalism. Those who dared to touch his woman were openly defying his authority.
Zachary was determined not to let these individuals, who distorted the truth and defamed the innocent, escape unscathed.
“Thank you, Mr. York,” Serenity expressed her gratitude, oblivious to the fact that the man standing beside her had plans to confront those responsible for the injustice. In her vulnerable state, she was simply thankful to have Zachary by her side.
With a serious tone, Zachary declared, “We’re husband and wife.”