Chapter 426
Theodore Montgomery said nothing in response to his lawyer’s inquiry.
He picked up the pen.
His signature flowed across the document, his gaze fixed intently on Victoria.
“I expect you to honor our agreement, Victoria.”
“I will, Grandfather.”
A saccharine smile graced Victoria’s lips as she took the contract.
She exited the room without a backward glance.
Theodore watched her leave, his eyes slowly closing with profound weariness.
Her earlier outburst had shaken him to his core.
He never imagined she possessed such a ruthless side.
Holding Benjamin hostage left him with no alternative.
She was, after all, his biological granddaughter.
They had pushed her to this extreme.
Perhaps granting her the shares would bring her some peace.
If she executed the plans outlined in her proposal, the company might even benefit.
What other choice did he have?
He was bound by blood.
A heavy sigh escaped him.
A sudden thought prompted him to address his attorney.
“Transfer all properties under my name to Isabella Montgomery.”
The lawyer was visibly stunned.
Everything? To Isabella?
He…
Back in her room, Victoria’s expression contorted into pure malice.
She finally held sixty percent of the company’s shares.
She was now the director of the Montgomery Group.
The thought of her new status clashed violently with the humiliation she had endured.
A powerful urge to flee the country surged within her.
Not yet.
She had to endure a little longer.
The Montgomery Group shares were valuable, but not enough.
Accessing the company’s main official accounts, she logged into Twitter.
Her post was calculated and precise.
(After a thorough investigation, it has been confirmed that Victoria Kensington and Harrison Caldwell were drugged with a substance known as Nightshade. Its scent induces unconsciousness and vivid hallucinations. The perpetrator remains unidentified, but the Montgomery Group is committed to uncovering the truth! Furthermore, the Montgomery Group pledges ten billion dollars to the Phoenix Initiative. This project will combat illegal narcotics and underground syndicates, aiming to protect innocent women from harm! Victoria Kensington will lead this project and serve as its ambassador to raise societal awareness!)
She attached a photo of a fabricated medical certificate.
Its caption stated, (Victoria Kensington’s poor fetal development was directly caused by exposure to illegal drugs!)
The post went live.
Victoria immediately paid a swarm of online commentators to flood the replies.
(OMG! Nightshade causes unconsciousness? That's terrifying!)
(I didn’t notice anything in the video! I thought she was conscious! I had no idea it was such a sophisticated drug.)
(The world is truly a dangerous place. Poor Victoria’s reputation was destroyed because of this! It’s so unfair.)
(It’s heartbreaking. Her wedding was ruined, her reputation shattered. She’s suffered so much.)
(Is it just me, or does this seem suspicious? Victoria was the top supermodel, then her nudes were leaked, a media storm followed, other top models were targeted, and now she was drugged!)
(It’s clearly a targeted attack! The modeling industry is vicious!)
(Even if Victoria was involved with Harrison, that’s her private business! Who released that video? It’s a gross invasion of privacy!)
(Exactly! She should sue whoever did this!)
(I feel so sorry for Victoria. She doesn’t deserve this.)
The paid comments dominated the section, suppressing any dissenting voices.
To solidify her narrative, Victoria posted a carefully crafted video statement.
“To be completely honest, I wanted to contact the authorities when this happened. But I was paralyzed with fear. I was terrified of losing Alexander. I was utterly terrified. And now…” She paused, her eyes welling with manufactured tears. “The truth is, I was drugged. Because of that, I was forced into actions against my will. Now, everyone mocks me. The man I love has abandoned me…”
She took a shaky, dramatic breath before continuing.
“But I don’t blame him. I can’t even accept myself right now. From this moment forward, I will dedicate myself entirely to my work. I will strive to become a better person. Through the Phoenix Initiative, I hope every woman will join me. We will stand united. We will fight against the manufacturers of these illegal drugs. We will fight for every victimized woman. If you are brave enough to share your story, I will personally oversee the investigation and resolution of each case. I will also provide comfort funds from the initiative.”
The video successfully重塑 her image.
Public perception began to shift in her favor once again.