Silly Bride Chapter 161
Chapter 161
“So…”Winnie smiled coldly. Then, she turned her wrist, showing her phone screen to the reporters.“All
of you broadcasted me and my family without consent. In the event that anyone of you makes
mary gain from it and causes harm to my reputation, am I entitled to sue for infringement?”She
continued, “All right. The live broadcast is still going on, even after what I said. It seems like all of you
are not nning to end it. If so, let’s be in the broadcast together.”Winnie passed the phone to
Nathaniel and took out her phone. Then, she turned on her front camera.In an instant, the faces of
those reporters appeared on Winnie’s phone screen.At the same time, the reporters were broadcasting
the same thing.With that, the viewers of the live broadcast could then see the faces of those
reporters.Some of them instinctively reached out their hands to cover their faces.As they did so, the
viewers started to criticize their actions.The viewers began toment: What on earth? They’re filming
her excitedly. Why are they covering their faces when she films them?Anothermented: Stop
covering your faces! Are you guys too hideous to show yourselves live?Today’s double standards!How
shameless! Mr. Gand invited all of you there for an official interview at Gand Group. How could
you guys film the others without consent? Besides, they’re filming her family as well! These reporters
are so unprofessional!In the meantime, one of the kind viewers just called one of thepanies,
Orange News, to lodge aint.It took just a few minutes for the reporter from Orange News to
receive a call from thepany’s manager.“End the broadcast now! You should consider the public’s
influence on this matter. None of us can afford to bear the consequence if our ratings get affected!”The
viewers were criticizing Orange News. Not wanting to take the me entirely, the reporter had no
choice but to end the broadcast immediately.Meanwhile, the other reporters followed suit as they saw
the reporter of Orange News ending the live broadcast.Winnie was pleased to see how that turned out
to be.Nheless, she added, “I don’t wish to see my grandmother’s photos online. Otherwise, I won’t
hesitate to seek legal action to hold all of you ountable.”Right after she spoke, Winnie grabbed her
sunsses from her bag.As she ced that pair of sunsses on the bridge of her nose, one could
sense her strong and alluring presence.All of the reporters dared not take a photo of her face. Instead,
they could only photograph her back in secret as she left.Winnie took two steps forward and suddenly
stopped in her tracks.Her sudden actions surprised all of the reporters behind her. Startled, they quickly
hid their cameras to avoid being caught by her.Winnie was not bothered to pay attention to them
anymore, as she noticed a suspicious person hiding behind the trash can not far away.The trash can
was quite some distance from her. Not wanting to rm that person unnecessarily, Winnie chose not to
make a move yet.Holding Jacinta’s arm, Winnie acted as if she did not see anything and casually
walked toward Nathaniel’s luxury car.On her way to the car, she asked Nathaniel, “Did you send my
grandmother here?”Jacinta interrupted before Nathaniel could answer, “Don’t me him. He didn’t tell
me anything. I was the one who asked him to fetch me here. Even if he didn’t, I would still be able to
locate Fairchild Corporation myself.”“Granny, I’m not ming Nathaniel. I’m just asking.” Facing her,
Winnie could not help but feel helpless.Soon, they arrived at the car.Winnie walked to the car first and
opened the backseat car door for Jacinta.After Jacinta got in, she walked to the other side of the car to
open the passenger seat’s door.In fact, it was not her intention to get in the car. She did so to trick the
suspicious person hiding behind the trash can in the southwest corner.The next second, she walked
around there swiftly, slowly disappearing into that person’s blind spot. Hence, the person who took
photos of her secretly did not notice her whereabouts.Winnie stealthily crept toward that suspicious
guy. Meanwhile, the guy just put down his camera and was replying to someone’s message on his
phone.Standing close to him, Winnie could read all of the words on the screen clearly.Apparently, the
guy was a private investigator hired by someone to follow her and take photos of her. He was reporting
Winnie’s every move to his employer.He texted: The websites have stopped all the live broadcasts.
Winnie should be returning to Gand Group now.Soon, a text came in: The ghostwriters are still
working online to create a publicity stunt. It would take her a while to return to Gand Group and hold
a press conference. Another text read: We have enough time. Even if she has no scandals, the
ghostwriters will spread rumors about her. By that time, all she could do is hide!The corner of her
mouth curled up slightly as she read those bold texts behind.She failed to suppress a snort and voiced,
“I don’t think anyone is capable enough to make me hide.”Hearing her voice, the man was shocked and
turned around quickly.Before he could react in time, Winnie snatched the phone away from him.He
reached out his hand, wanting to retrieve the phone. However, Winnie stepped on his foot with her high
heel before he could do anything.She did not exert additional force. Nheless, the private
investigator could already feel excruciating pain at that trod.“If your handes closer, I won’t hesitate
to step on your foot with my heels. Don’t make me hurt your foot with my heels.” The brown sunsses
covered her cold gaze as she uttered the words aloofly.The man dared not act impulsively. “Let’s talk.
How about you return my phone first?”She twitched the corner of her lips slightly in response. “I’m not
interested in taking your phone. I just want to borrow your phone to make a call.”As she said that, she
pressed on the video call button.Of course, the other party would never expect such a call from her.It
rang a couple of times before the mysterious person finally answered the video call.Winnie did not
cover the lens. Her face appeared on that person’s screen almost instantly. On the screen, the other
party could see her wearing a pair of sunsses.The person did not reveal his face, and Winnie could
only see the ceiling from his side.Disdainfully, Winnie raised the corner of her mouth and said, “Are you
afraid to show your face? What a clown. I bet you’re the one who reported me for taking illegal drugs
out of the country, right?”The other party merely kept mum. He did not hang up on her, nheless.
“What’s the matter? Why are you afraid of revealing yourself to me?” She sneered and continued to
provoke the person by saying, “If so, a low life like you is unqualified to fight me. We’re not on the same
level at all.”Her words sessfully triggered that person. He started talking without showing his
face.“Winnie, stop proiming yourself as an honorable person. Don’t be so smug. I swear I will make
you face your downfall soon!”Listening to that, Winnie let out a chuckle. “I’ve never thought of myself as
an honorable person. However, I’m not hiding anything. I have a clear conscience. How about you?
You can’t even reveal yourself to me, coward. What do you do when I appear on the live broadcast
frequently? Were you hiding in the corner, watching me in the dark with your curtains all closed?”She
continued, “What does it feel like watching me with your fists clenched and teeth gritted? You must feel
upset watching me in secret, not being able to do anything to me.”“Shut up!” The young man roared at
the other end of the line, unable to ept what she said. “How dare you say that you have a clear
conscience? You’re the one who killed the woman I love!”“Oh? Is the woman you love Yulissa?”“Keep
her name out of your mouth! You don’t deserve to call her name!”“I see. If I’m not mistaken, you are
Nate. Look, I’ve taken off my sunsses. Shouldn’t you be more sincere and show yourself too?”
Winnie smiled lightly, taking the sunsses off her face.As she finished her sentence, she could hear a
background voice. “Nate, don’t show yourself! She might take a screenshot of you once you reveal
yourself! Don’t be rash. She’s provoking you!”Nevertheless, her words made him lose his rationality. He
could not take in advice at that moment.Then, he picked his phone up to reveal his face.As their gazes
met, the smile on Winnie’s face disappeared gradually.She stated sternly, “Yulissa can only me
herself for her death. I can find a time to tell you what happened that day. However, you must stop
spreading rumors to defame me before that.”“Get lost!” Nate did not believe her words. “I know what
you did to Yulissa! You’re capable enough to fool the police, but I won’t fall for your tricks! Winnie,
you’re a despicable woman. I will make you lose your reputation. By that time, everyone will despise
you. I won’t let you off! Never!”As he finished his words, Nate threw his phone away. The impact was
so loud that Winnie could hear the loud crash as he smashed the phone against the wall.Winnie raised
her brows. She wore her sunsses again and handed the phone back to the private investigator with
the other hand without uttering a word.Soon, she reached Gand Group.On her way there, Louis
called to ask her about that incident, as he was worried that Winnie could not handle it.He knew that
about the live broadcast incident that had happened downstairs at Fairchild Corporation earlier.Little did
he know that Winnie was not a tad bothered by that.Instead, she asked, “Does Xavier know about
this?”He answered immediately, “No, Mr. Fairchild is clueless about it. Sorry, Mrs. Fairchild. I’m worried
about Mr. Fairchild’s current mental state. Therefore, I chose not to tell him about what happened to
you.”“That’s great. You don’t have to tell him anything, and you must promise to hide this from him. It’s
just a small matter.” Winnie voiced her concerns too.“Yes, Mrs. Fairchild. Let me know if you need
anything.”As soon as she hung up the phone, she heard a knock on her office door.It was her assistant,
Jasmine. Seeing her, Winnie nodded, gesturing for her toe in.“Mr. Gand, there are a lot of
reporters downstairs. The conference room is ready to be used. Do you want me to invite them
up?”Winnie was perusing a document. She merely hummed in acknowledgment without looking
up.After two seconds, she realized that Jasmine did not respond to her. With that, she asked, “What’s
the matter? Is there anything else? You can say it to me directly.”Jasmine frowned. “The rumors about
you are getting out of hand online. Will it be too hasty for you to hold the press conference with the
reporters now? I think that we should at least spend one day for preparation.”“There’s no need for that.”
Winnie flipped another document that needed her signature on it and continued, “I like to settle things
quickly. Furthermore, we should fight inconsistency with consistency. What the others say is false, and
I’m aware of the truth. The truth will never change. Hence, we don’t have to back down or be terrified of
anything.”Listening to her, Jasmine was momentarily stunned. I guess strong people are born with
confidence. She’s such a domineering woman!Very soon, the live conference officially began.Winnie
did not want to waste too much time rifying the matter and went straight to the point. “Let’s take a
look at the big screen. I’ll now rify the online rumors regarding my nationality. I’ll only say this once.
After today, I don’t wish to see anyone make an issue out of this again.”She continued, “As all of you
can see, this certificate of citizenship states that I’m a citizen of Yartran. However, it has an expiration
date. If you look carefully, this certificate was valid six years ago. I turned eighteen years old six years
ago. Attaining the age of majority, I’m free to choose my nationality. Eventually, I chose to be a citizen
of Chanaea. It’s the ce where I was born, after all. As all of you are aware, dual nationality is not
recognized in both Chanaea and Yartran.”Winnie went on, “Now, let me show all of you another picture.
This is my Chanaean national ID card. I think I’ve made myself clear to all of you with the proof. If
anyone of you still chooses to delude yourself even with the evidence that I’ve provided, then you’re
free to report this matter to the relevant authorities. In the event that anyone can prove that I own
another nationality other than Chanaean, I’ll go back to where I came from. However, kindly apologize
to me if you fail to prove your allegations, as this political saga has infringed on my personal interests
as well as the Gand Group’s interests.”Winnie’s powerful remarks made the reporters look like
ignorant clowns, as she meant that all of them failed to investigate the matter properly before reporting
it to the public.It was at that moment that someone with ill intentions stood up.“Ms. Gand, what you
said seems to make sense. There’s nothing to nitpick on. However, you’re hiding your other identity
from the public. Am I right? I can’t believe that you gave up on the nationality of Yartran and chose to
be a citizen of Chanaea instead if you have that identity. Are you lying to us, or are we fools in your
eyes?”“Another identity? What’s her identity?” At once, the crowd went into a frenzy.“It seems like she
has a lot of secrets that we don’t know!”This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org.