Chapter 1998


    Carson dialed up Stanley personally, and naturally, Stanley couldn’t refuse. He and his wife Leonie


    promptly epted the invitation.


    By the time Carson and Marina arrived at the private dining room, the Macins were already there


    along with their daughter, Sallie Macin.


    After the introductions, Carson cut straight to the chase, “We’re here about Estelle. She’s being


    dragged through the mud, and even the Macin family has been bad-mouthing her. You must know


    about this. Estelle isn’t in J City, and we hope you can stand up for her!”


    Sallie immediately said, “We’ll do anything for her. Just say the word, and we’re on it!”


    Recently, Sallie had been on a reality show akin to Next Top Model, gaining some fame. Because of


    the debacle with KING and its connection to Snowy Studios, she was facing resistance within the


    industry and had been staying home.


    She had tried to support KING online, but her efforts were drowned out by the irrational fury of the


    “Is it really like the announcement Bet released?” Marina asked.


    Sallie shook her head vehemently, “Of course not. Estelle is my sister-inw''s biological daughter!”


    Marina’s eyes widened in disbelief, “Then why are they doing this?”


    Leonie chimed in, “It’s a long story. Estelle was switched at birth and raised elsewhere. Even after


    Marina was still in shock, unable to grasp, “Even if they’re not close, she’s still her biological daughter.


    How could she treat Estelle this way?”


    Sallie scoffed, “Must be some kind of spell on her brain!”


    Carson and Marina exchanged a look, both finding it absurd that Estelle’s own parents were the ones


    ndering her.


    Leonie sneered, “Having such parents is truly bizarre. They act as if they have a vendetta against


    Estelle, wishing she’d just disappear!”


    Carson spoke calmly, “If that’s the case, Mrs. Macin, could you perhaps issue a statement to rify


    the truth?”


    Leonie nced at Stanley, hesitating for a moment.


    Sallie had a sudden realization, “Right, we can tell the truth to theizens, expose my aunt’s lies!”


    She turned eagerly to Leonie, “Mom, you and dad should release it now, right away!”


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    Leonie gave her daughter a look, signaling her to be quiet.


    Sallie looked back at her mother, confused and a bit upset, “Mom, what do you mean? Don’t you want


    to help Estelle? I thought you said you loved her like your own daughter, or was that just talk?”


    Leonie wished she could seal her outspoken daughter’s lips.


    Carson raised an eyebrow, “Is there something you’re hesitant about, Mrs. Macin? If there are any


    conditions, feel free to state them. I’ll do my best to fulfill them.”


    Leonie asked, “The Lamonts usually step in for Estelle. Why the silence this time?”


    “Mr. Lamont is abroad,” Carson exined.


    “Oh, I see,” Leonie said as if things clicked into ce.


    Carson’s expression turned stern, “What are you implying, Mrs. Macin? That you won’t help?”


    “Mom!” Sallie called out, her voice tinged with urgency.


    “We’ll help,” Stanley suddenly interjected.


    Marina’s face lit up with hope, “Thank you, thank you so much!”


    “You’re wee,” Leonie smiled.


    "Mrs. Macin, you make an announcement, and I''ll push it to be the hot topic immediately," Carson


    said. Updated at Drаmanovels


    "Good!"


    With the n set, everyone dispersed to take action.