CHAPTER 29: CHAPTER 29: STEPPING FORWARD TO RESOLVE

At the banquet, Alaric Faulkner slowly walked out.

Under Alaric Faulkner’s instruction, Elijah Hayes stepped forward and said, "What happened with Faye Sterling just now was an accident. After the doctor drew blood, it was found that there were drug residues in both individuals’ blood. Someone deliberately framed them."

With one sentence, everyone looked at each other in disbelief.

Drugged?

It certainly seemed like it; an ordinary person wouldn’t start such a public entanglement.

Some of the debutantes who had hoped to elevate themselves after Faye Sterling was out of the picture still felt dissatisfied.

However, since Alaric Faulkner had personally come out to explain, even if they wanted to say something, they had no way to do so.

They could only feel jealous in their hearts. Even after all this, Alaric Faulkner didn’t despise Faye Sterling. How fortunate she was.

Elijah Hayes continued, "President Faulkner will get to the bottom of this matter. If we find out who did it, the Faulkner Group’s legal team will step forward to handle it."

This statement was undoubtedly a warning. The Faulkner Group is such a large company, and its legal team is well-known.

In Veridia City, there hasn’t been a case that the Faulkner Group’s legal team has lost.

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances.

Who could it be? Who dared to challenge Alaric Faulkner? Were they courting death?

Alaric Faulkner, with a cold gaze, said in a deep voice, "Tonight’s incident involves the reputations of the Faulkner Family and the Sterling Family.

Even though it was a setup, it doesn’t look good. If everyone could give me this courtesy and keep this matter confidential.

Then, if there’s a need for collaboration in the future, the Faulkner Group will consider it favorably."

His gaze swept over the reporters, his voice colder by several degrees, "If anyone tries to exploit this, don’t blame me for being ruthless."

Everyone who came today wanted to align themselves with the Faulkner Group. Now that Alaric Faulkner had spoken in person, offering collaboration.

They would be fools to choose to oppose Alaric Faulkner.

And those reporters, who usually liked to use headlines to gain attention, ultimately were of little importance.

If the Faulkner Group targeted them, they might not even keep their positions, so what would be the point of exposing the matter?

Instantly, everyone at the scene changed their tune.

"President Faulkner, rest assured, I will pretend not to know about today’s matter."

"That’s right, it’s just a small accident. Miss Sterling is also a victim."

"We will forget about this incident."

...

In the back, George Sterling saw that the matter had been resolved and breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Faye Sterling had Caleb Faulkner, otherwise, today would have been a disaster. After this blows over, as long as Faye Sterling properly appeases Alaric Faulkner, his anger will naturally dissipate.

Alaric Faulkner turned his head; Eleanor Sterling was already gone.

He had no interest in staying here any longer and directly walked towards the outside.

Elijah Hayes quickly drove the car over, and Alaric Faulkner opened the door and got in.

He sat in the back, reclining, with an imposing aura that brought down the temperature of the entire car.

Elijah Hayes remembered what had just happened to Faye Sterling, realizing that Alaric Faulkner was displeased because of the embarrassment, and thought it best not to provoke him.

Nervously, Elijah Hayes breathed cautiously and asked, "President Faulkner, back to the Faulkner Family?"

Alaric Faulkner paused for a moment, then spoke, "To The Elysian Apartments."

Elijah Hayes was taken aback; since when had Alaric Faulkner bought property in such an ordinary residential area? It was completely unlike his style.

In Alaric Faulkner’s real estate portfolio, each property was a famed standalone villa.

...

Rosalie Ray, upon the servant’s report, learned that Alaric Faulkner had resolved the issue and patted her chest in relief.

"Faye, you were too careless this time."

Fortunately, the situation took a turn for the better; otherwise, they would all be finished.

Faye Sterling’s eyes were dark, "How was I to know it would turn out like this? Even after being drugged, Alaric wasn’t willing to touch me."

"All right, even if we fell this time, luckily that little bastard was there; otherwise, this matter might not have been so easily resolved. It seems Alaric still cares about him. Recently, you should coax him more and foster a good relationship."

Indeed, Caleb Faulkner was her ace.

Speaking of Caleb Faulkner, Faye Sterling remembered Alaric Faulkner mentioning that he had been staying elsewhere recently.

No, she needed to bring him back.