SWNOVELS Chapter 1583
Chapter 1583 Downfall
However, Cyrus knew that Wynter had entered the fray to stop the Wray family from teaming up with foreign investors to siphon money from ordinary shareholders. He had never felt so wronged and frustrated for someone before.
Outsiders were already speculating that Wynter could face severe prison time. The moment she was taken away in handcuffs, it was captured on camera and spread online.
The sensational headline read, "Second-generation capitalists enter the fray, disrupt the stock market, and exploit ordinary investors."
In an instant, the comment section became a battleground.
Though Wynter's face wasn't visible in the photo, many people quickly connected her to the Quinnell and Whitman families. The flood of comments demanded an explanation from the companies involved.
"I knew this would collapse from the moment she emerged. It was only a matter of time."
"I was touched by her when she brought the heroic spirit back home, but now it seems she was just trying to launder our money!"
"She's just good at marketing. I've heard she's a high school dropout with terrible grades. You can look it up."
"I checked. Her grades were poor until later. She probably got those achievements through the Quinnell family's money. The buzz was just a coincidence."
"I don't care what she's done. Let her rot in prison as long as my brother isn't affected."
"Those scions from the Quinnell family will probably be impacted too, right?"
"What do you mean by 'impacted?' Isn't it the case that birds of a feather flock together? The Quinnell and Whitman families are all the same!"
The online discourse was intensifying. The internet was a double-edged sword. It could sometimes help someone but also be wielded as a weapon against them.
If it had been anyone else, it might not have been as severe, but given that Wynter already had a significant online presence, the fallout was much worse.
It even affected the company's shareholders' meeting and various plans. Many people expressed their disillusionment, claiming their admiration for her was shattered.
In the canned food factory's live chat, some viewers outright insulted her.
"Cut ties with that so-called young lady from the Quinnell family! I've worked so hard to build this treasure of domestic goods, so please don't let it suffer because of her!"
"Exactly! Miss, you need to tell your boss to get things under control. Otherwise, your metrics will look bad."
The backlash was overwhelming and completely unexpected. Everything related to the Quinnell family was under scrutiny.
The Whitman family wasn't spared, either. Protests erupted outside the Whitman Group's headquarters, with shareholders splashing paint on the building, demanding the downfall of those maliciously manipulating the stock market.
Reuben was well aware of what was happening. He desperately tried to find out who had targeted Wynter and how he could make them back off. His only concern was protecting her.
As for the Whitman family's reputation, he no longer cared. He refused to let her bear the brunt of everything alone.
Meanwhile, Noah and Taylor were in a promotional event with other business community members. Everyone knew about the incident, and they looked at the Whitman brothers with mixed emotions.
It was especially so for Edison, who had never felt so satisfied. His expression practically screamed that he was relishing this misfortune.