The Ex Who Became His Obsession Novel Ch 43
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“Huh?” Alyssia asked. She was drying her hands under the hand dryer, the hot air blasting loudly, and she didn’t catch Cian’s last words.
Cian waited until she finished, then repeated himself
“Oh, Falready shared everything,” Alyssia said with an innocent look, barely pausing to think, “Got any new intel on your end?”
“No.” Cian chuckled. “If even you have nothing, how could I? I’m miles behind you in that
Alyssia waved her hands repeatedly, “Come on, Clan, you’re the real export here. My very first article was all thanks to the tips you gave me
Alyssia and Cian kept exchanging compliments all the way back, only to discover that their private room had been swapped,
Charlie had booked a VIP room and merged both groups together.
As soon as Alyssa stepped inside, she noticed many unfamiliar faces, all of whom seemed to be mid–level or senior executives from Vanguard Media.
Alyssia was about to head back to her small group with Cian when Diana suddenly grabbed her arm.
“Alyssia,” Diana exclaimed, her enthusiasm a complete U–turn from before. “I was just chatting with them. This time, it’s all thanks to you. Otherwise, we’d be the ones tearing our hair out right now.”
Diana beamed. “Let me introduce you. This is the editor of the Social Affairs Department and the editor of the Sports Affairs Department. Well, she is from the Finance Affairs Department.”
“We’re acquainted,” Brianna cut in with an awkward smile, interrupting Diana. “Alyssia was already quite the campus celebrity back at Ravendale University.
The Social News Desk editor asked with amusement, “Alyssia, rumor has it you just got here and already scooped a story from Finance–got Mr. Rivera all worked up, huh?”
“Yeah, this time the Archer story was all thanks to her,” Diana gushed without pausing for breath, a complete turnaround from her previous harshness. “Alyssia is practically our golden girl in the Entertainment section.”
“you’re right, it’s been ages si
since I last saw Bright Orange Media cat humble pie.
heard their magazine was already on the printing line, but they had to halt all pre–sales.”
“Thank
goodness we’ve got Alyssia, our saving grace. Otherwise, Bright Orange Media would be making a laughingstock out of us this time.”
“What a remarkable rising star you are, Alyssia”
“Come on, Alyssia, let me rane a glass to you”
Chatte, who had been observing from a distance, seated away from the main group, finally straightened up and interjected calmly but firmly, “Alyssia
The atmosphere froze for an awkward moment. But just as quickly, the room buzzed back to life.
The Social New Desk editor gred at Alyssia and said, “Hey Alyssia, how about transferring to our team?”
You dare poach my petrina glared
“What’s wrong?” joked the Sports Desk editor. “In journalism, we need reporters like Alyssia, sharp nosed and fearless. Alyssia, have you ever thought about joining Sports! You’ll get to justerulee all the hottest athletes in the
“Wow, you guys are making such bold moves by openly poaching her. But I’m different, Alyssia, let’s discuss this privately later,” another editor said,
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Everyone was vying to outdo each other in praising Nyssia. Even the folks from the Entertainment Department eagerly joined the chorus of flattery.
“Alyssia, I’m sorry, I was biased before, Honestly, I was just jealous because I couldn’t measure up to your talent”
“Alyssia, I’m totally convinced this time, both in word and in heart. How on earth did you have the guts to turn down an interview with Archer
“You dummy, Alyssia probably already had the inside scoop and knew interviewing Archer was risky, so she made the call right then and there.”
“Damn, I could never be that brave. Alyssia, I seriously admire you,” someone else added,
The same people who had trampled Alyssia into the ground before were now lifting her to the skies.
Their honeyed words became so excessive that even Charlie could barely stand to listen. He wasn’t worried that Alyssia would grow arrogant. He just
and she’d find it annoying.
Ater all, Vanguard Media was the Dixon family’s business, and these were his subordinates. Watching their shameless behavior, Charlie worried Alyssia might start looking down on him.
But before Charlie could step in, the lively chatter came to an abrupt halt. Charlie had just felt a flicker of surprise when his phone buzzed. He looked down, only to see a push notification pop up
[Vanguard Media reporter Alyssia accused of attempted seduction of Archer and fabricating scandalous rumors to frame him. Archers‘ team has issued a cease–and–desist letter
A sudden chit descended in the nightclub’s VIP room. Everyone’s phone buzzed with the same notification, just as they were lavishing praise on Alyssia.
“Mr. Rivers, my deepest apologies. Our ignorant young girls were completely out of line. Please don’t take their offense to heart.” In the gilded private suite of a decadent club in Ravendale, the manager was bowing obsequiously before Leonard
Behind him, a young girl in a white dress was cowering and trembling, her hair drenched and dripping with cocktails.
Tonight’s venue was arranged by Leonard’s business associates. Leonard had just arrived when he noticed a young woman in a white dress.
His gaze lingered unintentionally, and before long, he encountered her again in the private room, Catching his attention, the girl immediately flashed a fattering smile and eagerly approached to offer him a drink.
Leonard showed no mercy. He flung his cocktail straight into her face. In a calm, icy voice, he commanded, “Get out.”
Roces stood nearby, his expression stony. These people would stop at nothing to dig up information about Leonard’s preferences just to secure his investment.
Last time, they managed to find a woman who looked strikingly like Milena, and now, they were trying the white dress angle.
With an ingratiating smile, the go–between said, “Mr. Rivera, if this venue isn’t to your liking, we can always switch to another one. Just say the word.”
Since Leonard amurd, he had kept his distance from both alcohol and women, leaving absolutely no
to opening for anyone to exploit
Clairivera Group’s investment was a tantaling prospect, highly coverted, but notoriously hard to come by
Leonard was cautious, meticulous, clear headed, and keenly vigilant
If one wanted to get money out of him, one better be prepared to put everything on the line, even his or her family’s deepest secrets
“Mr. Rivera, Roco interjected after taking a call. “I’ve got a bead on the brooch.”
Leonard’s attention snapped to locco. Go on
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“Word is, Mr. William Harlow once had this exact brooch in his collection. Should I set up a meeting with him for you?” he asked. Rocco was always
reliable
he day after if you can”
Leonard nodded. “We’ll return tomorrow. Try to schedule the meeting for the
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William had been living in seclusion for years and rarely received visitors. Arranging a meeting with him wouldn’t be easy. The day after tomorrow was unlikely, but it was always worth a try.
“Mi Rivera?” The group instantly grew desperate upon hearing he was about to leave.
Leonard rose to his feet and said coolly, “Schedule a time and place for tomorrow with my assistant. You have one day”
Racco understood. Their return flight would be scheduled for tontorrow evening.
After so many years by Leonard’s side, Rocco saw him as a perpetual motion machine, never once pausing, always in high gear
Rosewood Manor had once been his recharging hub; every brief return there sent Leonard right back into the corporate tray.
“Charlie, are you really going to hand over all those resources?” a voice sounded,
In the empty hallway outside the nightclub, Brianna chased after Charlie. “You dare do this? Don’t think I won’t go straight to your parents and tell them all about your recent behavior
Charlie stopped abruptly, turned around, and foxed Brianna with an icy stare. “Ms. Parker, let me remind you. I’m the editor in chief of Vanguard Media
He had the final say in as editorial resource allocations
“I don’t understand,” Brianna demanded, her voice thick with emotion. “Why are you doing this when simply firing
firing Alyssia could solve everything? You handed the Leonard incident this way, and now you’re doing the same with Archer’s situation”
The push notification everyone just received came directly from Bright Orange Media.
Charlie had already sent people to investigate, and Bright Orange Media has explicitly stated they possess concrete evidence proving Alyssia tried to seduce Archer.
For now, this message was only being circulated within limited circles. If Vanguard Media stood by and did nothing, it would be plastered all over the trending lists by tomorrow morning.
by twin, Archer would undoubtedly clear his name, and both Vanguard Media and Alyssia would be in for a world of trouble.
Charle heard all this and simply said, “Find out their price to kill the story”