SWNOVELS Chapter Gossip 164
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Sirty million! You're quite ruthless, aren't you? Not only were you planning to pay back the fifty millions
gambling debt, but you were also trying to extort an extra ten million to use as a wager, right?
At the time. Isabella had quickly skimmed through the information and missed this particular detail. This distasteful man was truly revolting the more she looked at him.
Christopher was also thoroughly disgusted yet unable to vent his frustration. All he could do was constantly share his feelings in the gossip group chat, spreading the discomfort among everyone.
This sum of sixty million was no small amount, nearly enough to deplete all of Scarlett's wealth, yet Scarlett had no choice but to pay up.
Initially, Danielle and the others thought it was just these explicit photos, something that could be easily dealt with domestically.
However, now they heard there were possibly videos, ones that were secretly recorded and which drove Scarlett to the brink of despair and to take her own life. One could only imagine the nature of such videos.
If such videos were to be released, they could potentially be swiftly dealt with by the domestic internet authorities. However, they would still manage to circulate for a short while.
Had it only been this, perhaps Scarlett wouldn't have completely fallen apart so suddenly.
However, the blackmailer had been particularly vicious in his threats.
He also threatened to sell the videos to foreign websites, which would inevitably turn into a scandal that would forever haunt her.
At her core, Scarlett was very traditional. The thought of her videos being distributed as pornography films was more than she could bear.
Perhaps a woman with a strong heart would have dared to call the police to handle everything, but Scarlett didn't have the courage at the time. She hadn't wanted to face it; she just wanted to keep things quiet. Unable to find Javier to inquire about the situation, she could only instinctively seek help from her family. only to discover that the road ahead was a dead end, and her own family had betrayed her.
She was alone, with no one to assist her. In that moment, her despair overwhelmed her will to survive.
And there she was, questioning the very person who had caused her such distress, utterly unaware that all of it was merely a self-directed charade for the sake of swindling money.
Faced with the interrogation, Javier looked quite vexed. "I really didn't know it would turn out like this. I truly didn't mean for this to happen. Lettie, 1-"
"You good-for-nothing!" Upon hearing this, Freya didn't hesitate. She rushed forward and slapped Javier twice with such force that he was knocked to the ground.
Blood trickled from the corner of Javier's mouth as he stared at Freya in shock. After all, even at her fiercest, his mother had never hit him this hard.
"How could I have given birth to such a fool like you? Kneel before Scarlett!" Freya knew the gravity of the situation - it was not a trivial matter. It could potentially ruin a person's life. How could a girl, who was
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Bartholomeo, with a quick shift of his eyes, said, "So... Scarlett, this is why you've been asking us for money. But even so, it's too late. We really can't gather that much money. Since that's the case, why waste it? Maybe... maybe you should just let it go. After all, you're an artist, and artists can act in anything, right? Consider it a breakthrough. Plus, if this really blows up, it could create a wave of popularity. Who knows, it might even boost your fame. Aren't there celebrities abroad who have marketed themselves through these kinds of videos?"
"You seem to know quite a bit," Danielle mocked. "Why don't you star in one yourself? I'll help you make a name for yourself."
"How could I..." Bartholomeo choked on his words but quieted instantly upon catching sight of Scarlett's almost murderous gaze. "Isn't it that we're left with no other choice?"
At that moment, Javier, who was forced to kneel, quickly pleaded, "Lettic, you absolutely can't allow those videos to be released. You know I have no money. Otherwise, I would definitely help you to solve this. problem. Please, think of other ways, like finding someone to borrow money from."
After saying that, his gaze actually swept over both Christopher and Isabella.
In that moment, both of them felt as if they were marked as easy targets.
Do you have a death wish? Do I look like someone who has that kind of money? You dare to target me? You must be tired of living!
Hearing Isabella's thoughts, Christopher couldn't help but scoff internally in agreement, thinking that Javier sure dared to dream.
However, before the two of them could say anything, they heard Freya speak up. "It turns out that my son is the one who caused all this. If you really intend to proceed, I'll cover the expenses.
Freya, however, didn't advise Scarlett to call the police. After all, no one knew what the outcome of reporting would be. It was certain that the culprit would be caught, but what if the videos were leaked before the arrest?
As outsiders, they didn't dare gamble with the future of the people involved. However, this situation was her son's fault, and she was determined to take full responsibility.
Everyone was somewhat surprised as they looked at Freya.
Javier was stunned for quite a while, then he hung his head low, seemingly accepting this suggestion.
What a good son you are! First, you swindled your ex-girlfriend, and now you're swindling your own mother. So it doesn't matter who you deceive, as long as they can help you pay off your debts, right?
Christopher sneered mentally after hearing Isabella's thoughts. Rumor had it that gamblers were heartless. disowning even their own kin. Now, he had finally witnessed it firsthand.
If there was a better way, Javler might have truly chosen to deceive his own mother, even squeezing out some thore money from her. After all, Christopher suspected that the so-called sixty million was actually the maximum amount that Scarlett could afford, which Javier had demanded based on his estimation,
However, now that they had discovered the truth, they couldn't just let things continue to spiral out of control. But how were diey supposed to confront the issue?
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Christopher couldn't think of a good solution, so he decided to check the group chat for ideas. However, he found the chat to be in utter chaos.
Having truly witnessed the extremes of human nature, the group was filled with various curses and insults.
Only Alexander responded: Since it's all a setup, everything can still be salvaged. The videos and photos should still be in his possession. Scarlett is likely to call the police. To prevent Javier from acting recklessly, it's best to locate all the files first. Christopher was taken aback, but he immediately began to search for Javier's phone. But then, he wondered, what if Javier had stored backups somewhere else?
At that moment, Isabella's thoughts drifted to him again.
I'm not sure to call it a stroke of luck or misfortune, but at least the videos that had Scarlett worried haven't actually been disseminated. They're still all on Javier's phone. He simply used some tricks to disguise himself as someone else and sent the photos to the haters. He also sent some photo and video snippets tp scare Scarlett. If they arrest Javier immediately, everything will be fine. But if they can't, that would be a problem. Should we listen to Freya's advice? Should we establish a solid case of blackmail before making the arrest? We have to prevent this guy from getting desperate due to lack of money and actually selling the videos... It seems like something he's capable of Or perhaps the simplest solution would be to destroy the phone first? But wouldn't that mean we would no longer have any evidence to convict him?
Upon hearing the words of Alexander and Isabella, Christopher immediately had a realization. He could safely conclude that all the information was currently stored in Javier's phone..
What Alexander was suggesting was to locate those files, not to destroy them, because if they were destroyed, they would lose the evidence needed to punish this scoundrel.
In order to prevent Javier from acting out of desperation, it was indeed necessary to first gain control over his phone, then let the authorities handle the situation, wasn't it? But how could they eliminate the suspicion that they already knew the truth in advance? Isabella was deep in thought when she heard Scarlett say, "No need. I've decided to call the police."
Christopher was at his wit's end. Alexander had guessed correctly. Wouldn't this action merely cause Javier extreme anxiety?
Danielle nodded and said, "Actually, it would be best to report this to the police. If there's one instance of blackmail, there's bound to be a second. But... this could risk your future. Scarlett, have you really thought this through?"
Scarlett's eyes were filled with a melancholic sadness, yet she nodded and said, Fm sorry, Danielle, but I can't sign the contract with you for now."
Who knew what her future held? Yet, she refused to admit defeat, unwilling to bow to those vile individuals. She was ready to weather any storm that came her way.
"No!" Javier suddenly stood up in a panic. "My mom is even offering to help you, so why can't you accept it? If those videos are disseminated..."
"Don't worry, the camera angles in those videos couldnt have captured you," Scarlett assured. After saying this, however, she seemed slightly taken aback, as if something didn't quite add up.
"Is that what I care about? What I care about is you." Javier replied immediately, "Since you've even gone as 3/4
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far as to attempt to end your life, I believe they wouldn't dare to proceed. It should only happen this once. Let's just consider it as spending money to avert disaster."
Scarlett, however, insisted, "I told you, I've already tasted death once before. I don't care. All I want is for those who wronged me to pay the price!"
Javier finally seemed to be losing his composure. His eyes held a hint of ferocity that was hard to detect. "Maybe we should wait for more news. There might still be a chance to turn things around."
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