Chapter 172


    “What’s going on, Jamison? Didn’t you say victory’s on our side?” Hermann


    started getting anxious too.


    When everything had unfolded as nned, Hermann had reveled in a sense


    ofcency, relishing the heartless notion of witnessing Roselynn and


    Emmanuel’s suffering.


    However, the tables had turned.


    “Grandpa, there’s no need to panic!” Jamison’s expression momentarily froze


    before he swiftly regained his smug smile. “Since Roselynn and Emmanuel


    are fighting back with their articles, it’s normal for them to gain some


    supporters. They might have also paid money to boost the visibility of the


    article or employ ghostwriters. The transient dissenting voices won’t have a


    significant impact on the overall situation. People have been berating them


    for two consecutive days, and these minor disruptions won’t make any


    difference.”


    Convinced that his analysis was sound, Hermann slowly regained his


    “Grandpa, I’m going to call my friends now and tell them to step up their


    Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    game!” Jamison uttered.


    “Great! I can’t wait to see the desperate look on Roselynn’s and Emmanuel’s


    faces!” Hermann let out a haughtyugh.


    Hermann was filled with anticipation as he witnessed Emmanuel and


    Roselynn’s struggle. Although their initial resistance had briefly concerned


    him, he soon realized he would have been disappointed if they did not put up


    a fight.


    Hermann became convinced that Emmanuel and Roselynn would eventually


    realize the futility of their efforts, and out of desperation, their only option


    would be to sumb to the pressure and pay his family to quell the


    bacsh online. They’ll kneel before us, begging for mercy and pleading for


    us to delete the posts and articles. It’ll be a resounding victory for us! It was


    the sheer gratification of overpowering his opponents that he truly craved.


    You heartless siblings! Your unwillingness to provide the eighty thousand has


    caused my grandson’s dreams of attending university to crumble, shattering


    his future. It’s time for you to face the consequences and pay the price!


    As soon as Jamison posted in the group, his friends, who had received a few


    hundred from him, beganmenting on the post.


    After setting down his phone, he eagerly awaited the unfolding drama, ready


    to witness the pendulum of public opinion swing once more.


    Yet, secondster, his expression turned into one of disbelief.


    All eight of his friends had abruptly changed their stance on the previously


    poprments they had posted, now using Jamison of bribing them


    to act as keyboard warriors for him.


    “These ungrateful b*stards! How dare they betray me after taking my


    money?” Jamison cussed.


    He was at a loss for how to react to the sudden betrayal by his eight buddies.


    The impact of theirments had always been significant, capturing the


    attention ofizens. But now, with their sudden change of allegiance, the


    Cadigan family’s carefully crafted reputation was on the verge of copse.


    “How did this happen, Jamison?” Hermann grew increasingly anxious.


    He had been counting on Roselynn and Emmanuel to reach their breaking


    point ande to him begging to delete the posts. If the Cadigans ended


    up losing, it would not only leave them penniless, but it would also result in all


    their previous investments going down the drain.


    “I-I have no idea! I’ll call those guys and give them a piece of my mind!” That


    was the least Jamison could do now.


    All this while, Jamison had been under the impression that it was the


    individuals he had paid who had caused the story to trend at the top


    position.


    Unbeknownst to them, the sess of their article reaching the top of the


    trending topics was not a result of their own efforts.


    In fact, there had been people behind the scenes boosting the visibility of his


    article.


    Meanwhile, Emmanuel borrowed Mackenzie’sptop and sat at home,


    observing the online trends. He could not help but feel a sense of satisfaction


    and pride. “Jamison and Hermann must be feeling desperate now, huh? The


    truth will prevail, and their deceitful attempts to smear me and my sister are


    bound to fail!”


    Mackenzie, who had been watching the situation unfold alongside him, had a


    money and clever tactics! That’s the ultimate recipe for sess!


    Of course, she would not seek credit in front of Emmanuel. After all, she just


    wanted to help him resolve the matter.


    “Thank you so much, Ms. Quillen!” Emmanuel was someone who would


    always be grateful to people who had lent him a hand. Although he did not


    know the extent of Mackenzie’s efforts behind the scenes, he sincerely


    expressed his gratitude. “You’re truly my lucky star. Whenever I face


    difficulties, you always manage to help me solve them!”


    Mackenzie feigned indifference and snorted. “You don’t have to thank me! I


    told you as long as we’re not divorced, we’re still husband and wife. I certainly


    can’t let anyone bully you!”


    Her remark rendered Emmanuel speechless for a moment.