Sweet Subterfuge

The news of Yvette’s hospitalization due to her injures garnered significant media attention. The reporters went all out, leaving no
stone unturned in their quest to uncover the truth. So, when the news spread that Xavier was the culprit, the media exploded with
overwhelming coverage.
Numerous social media accounts jumped on the bandwagen, dishing out “insider informalion.” They used the statements from
other Cosmic Studios employees to fabricate reasons for Xavier’s attack on Yvetle. Some even went so far as to create detailed
recreations of the incident, turning this sensational news that spanned society and entertainment into a top headline.
Xavier naturally couldn’t evade the consequences of the law, with charges of “intentional assault” and “kidnapping” being slapped
against him. Furthermore, even though lan tumed himself in leading to a reduced sentence, he still laced two to three years
behind bars.
At this moment, Cosmic Studios found itself in utter disarray, with no one at the helm. Some employees had already started
sending out job applications to other similar companies, and the more proactive ones had even secured new positions through
successful interviews.
Cosmic Stud as was falling apart, and the future of “Migration to Mars” became a major concern for everyone. Although this
project was still in the planning stage, most of the funding had already been secured, and some roles had been cast with
contracts signed.
The core creative team was almost complete, and il cther film companies were interested in taking over the IP from Xavier, there
was still a possibility for the movie to move forward.
However, just as everyone was cinsely eyeing the project Fantasy Uhopla released a statement declaring the premature
termination of their collaboration with Cosmic Studios. Additionally, Stephen del Rio, who was supposed to direct the film,
announced that he would no longer be involved in the project on his social media account
Both Fantasy Utopia and Stephen del Rio were vital to the movie’s potential success at the box office. With their departure.
“Migration to Mars” went from being a highly sought–after gem to an unwanted piece of trash that no are wanted to touch.
So even if Xavier were willing to sell the IP, no one was willing to take over it. As the move fell through, the biggest losers were
the investors who had rushed to get involved earlier. They had invested a substantial amount of money, much of which Xavier
nad squandered. To recover their losses, they had no choice but to hire lawyers and sue in hopes of auctioning off Xavier’s
properties through the court to claim compensation.

Xavier’s properties were gradually sealed with official stamos. In just one week, Lana was forced to move several times. The
court officials would show up and ruthlessly evict her every time she was still sorting out her belongings.
When the last property was sealed, she stood outside with her luggage, and her fear peaked. Her father was now a criminal in
prison, and her mother was lying in the hospital lighting for her life. As for hersell, she was divorced, broke and had no place to
call home. She had no idea where to go next.
In her most desperate moment, she decided to seek refuge at her grandparents home. Although the Seymour family had been
wealthy for generations, it was only during Xavier’s time that they secured their position in high society, largely due to Xavier’s
achievements.
The Seymour family had never been known for its large size, and Lana’s grandparents only had two children, Xavier and her
aunt. Being the successful child Xavier naturally received all of his parents‘ love. Despite their disapproval of Yvelle, they had
always doled on Lana because of her association with Xavier..
However, Lana never expected to be stopped by the housekeeper right at the front gate.