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Almost all people of City A were all seated in front of their televisions and laptops, focused on watching Cosche Corporation's virtual conference.

Lockwood Family, who were all watching the stream, had various expressions printed on their faces.

"That woman…" Henry Lockwood pointed to the screen in shock.

"Isn't she Jacob's ex-girlfriend?" Veronica, Jacob's mother said, "How is she the successor of the Walker Empire?" she asked.

"Call Jacob now," Henry ordered.

Flustered, Veronica searched for her phone to call her son.

Jacob, who had his mouth dropped open while watching the stream, snapped to reality as soon as he heard his cell phone ring.

"Mom?" Jacob said as soon as he answered the phone.

"Your dad wants to talk to you," Veronica said then passed the phone to Henry immediately.

"Are you watching the TV right now?" Henry asked.

"Yeah, I am," Jacob answered.

"Did you know anything about that?" Henry questioned Jacob, "Did you know that she's Javier's daughter?" he asked, eager for the answer.

"I didn't Dad, I had no idea," Jacob answered. His voice was filled with surprise and confusion.

"Do you think Sabrina still has feelings for you?" Henry asked his Jacob seriously.

Jacob contemplated for a moment after he heard what his dad asked.

Does she still love him?

"I… I d-don't know," Jacob answered weakly, "She's engaged to Alexander now," he said.

"But do you still love her?" Henry suddenly asked.

Hesitant, "I do," Jacob answered.

The line went silent for a moment before Henry spoke again.

"Report to Lockwood Corporation tomorrow," Henry said, "I'll help you get her back," he added.

Jacob's heart suddenly skipped a beat, "Are you… Is this serious Dad?" he asked in surprise.

"I am," Henry responded, "I'll inform Chief Bei tomorrow about your return," he said.

Jacob was instantly filled with excitement as soon as he heard what his Dad said, "Thank you Dad," he said, "Thank you so much!"

Inside Cosche Corporation, the virtual press conference was still going on.

"Tick tock, Ms. Valerie," Alexander said, "Are you going to answer or are you not?" he asked.

Valerie who was already biting her nails inside her office was restless. She didn't know what to do.

If she answered this call, Alexander was definitely going to expose her publicly.

If she didn't answer this call, worse things might happen.

She doesn't have a way out of this right now.

"Take friendly advice from me Ms. Valerie. Answer this call and things won't be complicated," Alexander seriously said, "I'm counting to ten, if you don't answer this, I will flash a few documents on the screen which I know you wouldn't want to be seen publicly," he threatened her.

"I'm telling you in advance, I'm not very good at counting," Alexander said.

Suddenly, Valerie received an email sent by Cosche Corporation. She opened the file immediately and her eyes instantly grew wide as she read the contents of it.

"Ten."

"Nine."

"Eight."

"How did they get these?" Valerie asked as she scrolled through the documents. Her eyes were open wide as she read every single one of it.

It was evidence of her family's illegal transactions.

Inside the document contains different lists of every single underground transaction and slush fund accounts of Smith Enterprises.

Valerie was well aware of their family's illegal doings and she knew how bad it was going to be if this was exposed to the public, her family and their business will be affected greatly.

Alexander had a feeling that Valerie might not answer the call that's why he came up with this plan. He was going to make her answer by hook or by crook.

"Five," Alexander said, "Still won't answer?" he asked.

"Two."

"One," Alexander said. They were about to drop the call to Valerie when she suddenly answered it.

"I'm here," Valerie said.

The reporters whose attentions were all focused on the screen suddenly broke in noise as soon as Valerie answered.

"It really is Valerie Smith of Crest Entertainment!"

"So she was the one who spread those dirty rumors about Sabrina?"

"But isn't Sabrina signed under Crest? Why would she try and slander her own artist?"

The hall was filled with many questions and opinions. Everyone was eager to find answers to their questions.

"Now that our star person is here now, let me start the questioning," Alexander said, "Why did you do it?" he straightforwardly asked Valerie.

Valerie instantly felt her blood go up to her head, "I d-don't know what you're talking about Mr. Grande," she chuckled nervously.

Alexander chuckled, "You know, it's not good to anger me Ms. Valerie," he said then his expression suddenly turned serious, "Answer me while I'm being lenient," he said.

Valerie clasped her hands together under her table as sweat started to come out of it. She was extremely nervous and scared at the same time.

Knowing what kind of person Alexander is, she knew that there was no escape.

"I'm asking one last time, why are you trying to slander Sabrina? Are you envious of her? Jealous?" Alexander asked.

Suddenly, Valerie chuckled.

It was light at first until it became a laugh that sounded louder and louder.

She was laughing like a crazy person in front of the screen.

The people inside the hall, including Alexander and Sabrina, looked at her weirdly.

"Oh, I'm sorry," Valerie said while trying her best not to laugh anymore.

"Does this look like a joke to you Ms. Valerie?" Alexander asked.

���It does," Valerie laughed once again, "You know CEO Alexander, I kind of feel sorry for you for choosing Sabrina," Valerie said which made everyone raise their brows on her.

"There are so many beautiful maidens out there that suit you best," Valerie said, "But why did you have to choose a slut?" she asked Alexander.

"Careful with your words Ms. Valerie," Alexander smiled at her coldly

"Why should I?" Valerie smiled at Alexander, "I'm only stating facts here," she said which made everyone's mind confused once again.

"May we know where you're getting at here CEO Valerie? We don't understand," one reporter said.

"Right, I'm sorry. How silly of me," Valerie chuckled, "What I'm trying to say here is that the person you all are trying to defend right now is a professional seductress who only knows how to seduce another woman's husband," she answered.

"Wait," the reporter said, "Are you trying to tell us that Sabrina seduced your husband? Mr. Jacob of Lockwood Corporation?" asked the reporter.

"Bingo!" Valerie exclaimed.