Chapter 88
On the internet, a massive online campaign called “Protect Her” quietly unfolded without any organized effort.
Even many celebrities joined in, calling to uphold the innocence of the victim and prevent the spread of videos that could further harm her.
More and more people voiced their demands online, calling for severe punishment for the perpetrators and those who distributed the videos. They pled for the protection of the victims and their families.
Angeline was initially horrified at the thought of Henrietta’s videos being circulated online. After all, it was those videos that drove Henrietta to the point of taking her own life.
She didn’t want her sister to be subjected to further humiliation and torment after her death by having those videos spread across the internet.
But to her surprise, countless women on the internet were also protecting her.
Angeline bit her lip as tears streamed down her face.
Alva sat on the bed next to her. She looked at Angeline with tear–filled eyes.
“We will protect Henrietta!”
Angeline couldn’t hold back anymore and burst into tears.
Henrietta’s suicide and the subsequent uproar at Cloudsville High School took Tommy by surprise.
He nervously scrolled through the online comments, canceled all his appointments, and locked himself in his house, fearful of stepping outside.
Recalling Angeline’s revelation of the recorded conversation with the Emmerson family on The Family Search, Tommy wondered if Angeline might also have recordings of their
conversations.
Back when he forced Angeline to go to Regalia Hotel, he used Henrietta to threaten her. He wondered if Angeline had recorded him then.
If she did, and it was released, it would tarnish the reputation of Yates Group. He was certain that his dad would kill him.
Tommy silently prayed in his heart that Angeline didn’t have any recordings.
“But what about the texts and WhatsApp messages?” he thought.
As Tommy paced in his bedroom while trying to figure out his next steps, he saw a police car pull up outside the mansion.
His eyes widened in shock. He rushed to the window, immediately feeling tense.
When the doorbell rang, Tommy quickly dialed Ned’s number.
“Hey, brother–in–law!”
Tommy’s voice was shaking.
“I may have screwed up! The police… They’re outside my house! You’ve got to help me! I–I only did all this to take it out on you and my sister. All I did was spend some money to buy the videos from that kid named Michael Fuller…”
The Yates family maid, Emma Lowe, opened the door. The police officers showed their badges and said they needed to take Tommy in for questioning.
Emma looked surprised and a little nervous. Just as she turned to call for help, Tommy descended the stairs with his coat on.
“Tommy, we’re from the local police. We need you to come with us to assist with an investigation.
The police officer showed Tommy his badge again.
Tommy nodded.
“Okay.
“Emma, I want your best stew for dinner tonight. Cook it!” Tommy instructed.
Emma nodded.
“Alright, understood!”
Meanwhile, Ned waited for Ingrid to finish filming on set. With a stern face, he walked to a secluded spot and made a phone call. He instructed Fletcher Corporation’s legal department to go to the police station.
“Contact Michael’s parents from River Town High School. Tell them to keep the kid’s mouth shut, or there will be consequences! Pay them as much as they want as long as we clear Tommy’s name.”
