CHAPTER 192: CHAPTER 192: I NEVER PLAY WITH MEN

Pushing the door open, only Arthur Bennett was inside.

He was sitting by the sofa pouring tea and, upon seeing her enter, slightly curved his lips, "You’ve arrived?"

Lucy wasn’t nervous at all; she feared nothing, because she wasn’t fighting alone.

Sitting down and naturally crossing her legs, Lucy placed her hands on her knees, her gaze cold, "Does the President know you’re here?"

Arthur paused in his tea-drinking motion, "Naturally, he does not."

"If the President found out about your scandals, he would certainly regret tacitly approving or even supporting your slander of my father."

"You, a bumpkin, have quite the courage. Is it that ignorance knows no fear?"

Lucy wasn’t upset by his words, "Even if I’m ignorant, I know you’re the President’s son, and even the future President."

"Knowing my identity, you still dare to act recklessly in front of me?"

"Reckless?" Lucy scoffed, "Your Highness holds a noble title, yet you’re having an affair with Benjamin Quinn’s daughter. Who is truly being reckless? As the future President, setting such an example for the men of Country Y, if the President finds out, his face would surely change color."

"Do you have evidence?"

"If I had no evidence, I wouldn’t have come to see you. Ever since Stellan entered the Presidential Mansion, I’ve been watching her. Your Highness wants to put my father to death, do you really think bribing his subordinates to give false testimony allows you peace of mind? I won’t let you succeed."

"Do you think something between me and Stellan can save your father? Naive. Do you believe anything you put online would quickly disappear without a trace?"

"I don’t believe it." Lucy stared straight at him, "You’re the prince of Country Y, but you don’t have that much real power. Even if the President helps you smooth over this matter, many domestic and foreign media are beyond his control. Don’t overestimate your abilities, and besides, the leverage in my hands isn’t just about you and Stellan."

Arthur’s nerves tightened, "What else? Speak clearly, don’t beat around the bush."

"Your Highness not only enjoys women, but doesn’t spare men either. I wonder if this news leaking out would embarrass the Presidential Mansion?"

"You’re joking, right? I’ve never been with men."

Lucy gave a slight smile, "What does it matter if Your Highness doesn’t admit it? Just like the current citizens, regarding my father’s case, they can’t see detailed evidence and lack the capability to discern. They can only be led by the news; whatever the news reports, they believe. Isn’t that so?"

"You want to slander me? Do you think you can succeed?" Arthur frowned, his eyes icy-cold, "Do you have connections? Or are you very wealthy? I know you’re friends with my brother-in-law, Charles Sharp, but he won’t help you."

"How dare I slander Your Highness when I truly have evidence in hand. I never planned to involve Charles Sharp in this; such matters are best handled without involving outsiders. I can handle it myself. Seeing as Your Highness doesn’t believe it, let me show you a little taste first. Watch for it tonight." Lucy gave a slight smile, "Hope you can sleep well tonight, don’t suffer from insomnia."

"Lucy, are you truly not afraid of dying by my hand?" He lowered his voice to warn her, "Your father’s affairs didn’t originally involve you; don’t play with fire and self-destruct, digging your own grave!"

"You’ve framed my father and want me to sit quietly and do nothing? Your Highness, is this how your parents taught you to treat their own parents? Whether playing with fire and self-destructing or digging one’s grave, whoever dares harm my loved ones, I’ll fight them to the death! Let’s see if you dare! Before nine o’clock, if my father isn’t released, then I’m sorry, top headlines in domestic and foreign media will reveal videos of male victims you violated and recordings of your sweet words with Stellan."

It wasn’t until ten minutes after she left that Arthur stood up from the sofa, grabbed the teacup, and smashed it on the floor, "Lucy Eaton!"

The first thing he did upon returning to the Presidential Mansion was confess to his father.

"Father, I’ve never been with men, absolutely never, it’s all Lucy Eaton’s slander!"

"And that woman? Also slander?"

Arthur was silent, kneeling on the ground with his head down.

"I’m asking you a question!"

"It was a moment of confusion, Father!"

The President, seeing him admit it, kicked him over onto the ground.

"You scoundrel! Do you not know your identity?"

Arthur crawled up and knelt back down properly, "I won’t meet with Stellan again, I won’t see her again."

The President was so angry his head throbbed, "That Lucy Eaton is truly audacious, daring to threaten you, she must have a lot of nerve!"

"Father, what should we do now?"

"Wait and see."

"If it goes past nine o’clock..."

"I want to see if she truly has the ability to have your news spread by domestic and foreign media." The President glanced at his secretary, "Contact a few major domestic and foreign media outlets, give them some instructions."

"Yes."

Arthur’s heart settled. As long as the Presidential Mansion gave advance notice, no matter how Lucy Eaton stirred things up, what could she do?

——

Green Family’s old mansion.

"Lily, have you found a house yet?" Lily’s mother inquired.

"Yes, I have." Lily Green replied, "I bought a three-bedroom, two-bathroom at the upscale Jingyuan community, fully furnished and not far from Blossom Haven, in a great location."

"How much?"

"8.4 million. I chose the furniture this afternoon and had Nathaniel send it over."

The old lady Green glanced at the clock on the wall, "Why isn’t the youngest back yet? Didn’t he say he was on the way?"

"Probably traffic jam." Lily’s mother answered, "Traffic jams are quite severe during this time."

As they were speaking, Jacob Green entered.

"Just waiting for you."

Seeing that everyone hadn’t started eating, Jacob asked, "Why did you call me back?"

"Sit down quickly." The old lady Green urged.

He sat down, and the four elders of the Green family began to ask questions.

"Are the charges against your father-in-law true?"

"What’s the current situation?"

"Did Lucy go to Northriver? You didn’t go with her?"

"Will it involve our Green family?"

The last question posed by the old lady Green made Jacob frown, "Grandmother, I don’t like what you’re implying. When I heard about my father-in-law’s trouble, I was certainly going to Northriver, but Lucy didn’t want me to go; she’s worried about involving me."

"That child is so considerate." Lily’s mother said, "Even though she didn’t let you go, you are her husband and your father-in-law’s son-in-law. This matter can’t be ignored."

"Naturally." Jacob contemplated, "My father-in-law was framed, and if things go smoothly, he’ll be released tonight."

The old master Green asked further, "How was it resolved?"

"Lucy personally negotiated with the culprit who framed my father-in-law."

"Who framed him?"

Jacob didn’t want to reveal anything that might worry them, so he remained vague, "It’s inconvenient to say, but don’t worry about this matter. We’ll handle it ourselves."