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Chapter 197 She Kept Him At A Distance
The matters they accepted for mediation in their program were never simple.
It was always so full of twists and turns.
Without the drama, the TV Station wouldn’t be involved.
“The person you’ve been looking for has arrived!” a neighbor reminded them.
They instantly turned their gazes towards the staircase and, sure enough, they saw Aurelia.
The host promptly stepped forward, addressing Aurelia with a candid question, “Are you Aurelia?”
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“Do you guys even understand the concept of portrait rights? You barged into my home without my consent and started filming me. It seems you’re just asking for legal action to be taken against you, aren’t you?” Aurelia asked, maintaining a composed demeanor.
Then, she turned her gaze to the guilty–looking Melanie and the sullen–faced Benjamin. “Did you two really think that by bringing a TV crew over, you could gain the upper hand by emotionally blackmailing me? I used to think you were decent people, but now, you’re worse than animals.”
The door that had remained tightly shut until now was finally opened.
When Phyllis was about to make her appearance, Aurelia quickly said to her, “Mom, close the door. These people aren’t worth your time. I have called the police, and my lawyer will be here shortly.”
After seeing Phyllis close the door, Aurelia turned her attention back to the host standing before her. “You claim to be a program that solves problems for the masses, yet you didn’t even clarify the most fundamental issue before showing up at my doorstep. Who gave you the right to do this?”
The host had never encountered a party at fault that was so defiant before.
The director of their show was acquainted with Benjamin, and the renowned celebrity, Spencer, was also affiliated with them. Given such a prestigious family, it was unlikely they would approach. the TV crew if there were any skeletons in the closet.
However, Aurelia stood before him in an unyielding manner.
She was so firm that they felt as if they had messed with someone they shouldn’t have.
All this while, no one had ever mentioned bringing in a lawyer or making a police report.
On her drive earlier, Aurelia made a call to Gordon, asking him to recommend a lawyer before promptly reporting the matter to the police.
Reasoning with shameless people was futile.
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Thus, she had to resort to certain tactics.
“Calling the police and bringing in lawyers is not the way to solve problems, Ms. Shaw. We’re here to help you resolve your issues with them. Clearing up misunderstandings can benefit both parties. After all, you’re all family, aren’t you?”
The host reacted swiftly.
Benjamin spoke up at just the right moment, “Our reason for seeking you out is simple. There’s no need for such hostility.”
Melanie was somewhat hesitant to speak, for Aurelia had dirt on her now.
Truthfully, she hadn’t wanted to come, but Benjamin insisted that she did. To avoid raising any suspicion, she had no choice but to obey.
“Your reason?” Aurelia broke into a faint smirk.
Suddenly, a message popped up on her phone.
She glanced down and saw that it was a message from Matthew: Do you want me to step in?
If Matthew intervened, the matter would be casily resolved.
However…
Aurelia: Thanks, but it’s not necessary at the moment. Mr. Zeller has already recommended a lawyer to me. I’ve briefed the lawyer about the situation, while the police should be arriving shortly.
At Quigley Group, Matthew read Aurelia’s reply, his eyes narrowing slightly.
He then set his cell phone aside.
Zayne would take care of this.
Just then, a call came in from Jeremy.
“Are the Leedons out of their minds? Are they asking for trouble? This morning, they actually contacted a production team to come to Gardner Group Building, intending to interview my father’s employees. They wanted to use Gardner Group to elevate their show. The Leedons must be crazy, and the director of that show must be a moron! Do they think they can take advantage of the Gardner family or bully your wife?”
It was evident that the Leedon family’s recent actions had disgusted Jeremy.
Matthew ignited a cigarette, feeling oddly irritated by the sense of distance conveyed in Aurelia’s recent message. “How are you guys going to handle it?”
Upon hearing Matthew’s voice, Jeremy felt a chill run down his spine. “When dealing with these scoundrels, Chad has plenty of methods up his sleeve, including legal and illegal means.”
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also expose the Leedon family’s wrongdoings. Rest assured, I won’t involve Aurelia in any way. The Gardner family should never have been messed with. If they happen to lose a limb or get. hounded by loan sharks, it will be simply due to bad luck.”
Matthew seemed pleased with the answer. “Hmm, have you investigated the director of this show?”
“I have and found some dirt.” Jeremy knew the kind of person Matthew was–decisive and ruthless, never one to show mercy.
In ancient times, the latter would have killed without batting an eye.
“Our objective is simple,” Benjamin began, taking the moral high ground. “We just want you to fulfill your duty as a daughter. Visit your mother in the hospital and then join us in taking care of her. This is a crucial time for her recovery, and she needs her family by her side.”
The host seized the opportunity to persuade Aurelia, “Even though you’ve just returned to their side, there’s no denying that Mdm. Campbell is your biological mother. She is in dire need of her family right now, and regardless of your reasons, you shouldn’t be absent at this time. Wel understand that you’ve been lost to them since childhood, but you should also empathize with your mother. If she had a choice, she would never have lost you.”
“Yeah, Auri, I think you should go with them to the hospital to visit your mother.”
“You were always so dutiful to your foster mother. How could you neglect your biological mother like this?”
“If it were me, I would definitely be a filial daughter and go to the hospital.”
The crowd was showing their support for Benjamin and his group.
In response, the host had an optimistic feeling about the show’s ratings. Once the show was aired, the image of a wicked daughter would surely stir up controversy.
Everyone was eager to find out if the cold–hearted daughter would ultimately go to the hospital.
At that moment, Benjamin was quite pleased with the events that unfolded.
The aim was to pressure Aurelia.
“Look, everyone is saying the same thing. It’s clear as day that no one can be heartless in this world. Your mother talks about you from dawn till dusk in her ward, hoping to see you. Patients are most vulnerable at times like these. You weren’t there to grow up by her side, and the person who suffered the most was her,” the host continued to persuade Aurelia relentlessly.
Aurelia looked at Benjamin, a faint smirk on her face. “Is going to the hospital all there is to it?”
Benjamin furrowed his brows, his expression slightly uneasy. “Mom wishes for you to care for her in the hospital,” he said, “and she hopes you’ll stay by her side in the future. Why don’t you move back home? That way, Mom can see you anytime she wants.”
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next, do you expect me to quit my job and become your family’s unpaid housekeeper?” Aurelia retorted with a snigger.
Benjamin’s frown deepened. “Don’t make it sound so harsh. If you quit your job and take care of Mom, we’ll give you an allowance, more than what you earn at work. Isn’t that a good thing?”