Chapter 544:

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In the beginning, Paula and Karin had been uneasy, worried that Hayley or Kaden might strike back. After waiting for quite some time and seeing no reaction from either of them, their fear slowly faded, and their confidence began to rise.

They twisted the truth without restraint and turned Hayley into a figure beyond redemption.

Paula said in accusation, “Everyone, my family has already gone bankrupt. To cover our employees’ wages, we’ve sold almost everything we own. Still, despite how miserable we are, Hayley refused to show mercy. She even gave orders that our friends and business partners must not lend us money. She’s not human. She’s a monster, a devil!”

“I’m living a nightmare every single day,” Karin said, her tone trembling. “I get beaten constantly, and I’m forced to accompany powerful men. If not for my father, I would’ve given up on living.”

𝗪е𝖾k𝗹𝘺 𝘳еle𝖺𝗌𝘦𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝖺𝗹𝗇o𝘃e𝗹s.𝖼оm

With those dramatic claims, public anger surged once again.

Anyone connected to Hayley, even in the slightest way, soon became a target of harsh criticism online.

In response, Morgan Group quickly released a statement cutting off all ties with her. Harold even stepped forward to declare that he’d never recognized Hayley as his daughter.

Harold said, “Hayley may be my biological child, but that does not matter. I won’t accept someone with such poor character as my daughter. I’ve always known what kind of person she is. That’s why I kept my distance from her.”

After hearing Harold’s words, many people online began to praise him.

“Mr. Morgan has real integrity. He chose justice over family. That deserves respect! I judged him wrongly before. I thought he favored his adopted daughter, but now it’s clear that his biological daughter simply didn’t deserve his care.”

“Mr. Morgan, we stand with you! With someone like you leading Morgan Group, it proves the company can be trusted.”

“Mr. Morgan and Emmalyn are the true father and daughter!”

Because of Harold’s move, Morgan Group’s stock didn’t drop. Instead, it climbed even higher.

Excitement spread among the shareholders. Their trust in Harold only grew stronger. Even Rendell, who had once been questioned, began to win their approval.

Inside the CEO’s office, Harold sat comfortably in his chair. He held a tablet as he watched the situation unfold online, and a pleased smile appeared on his face.

After setting the tablet down, he lit a cigar and slowly released a stream of smoke. For him, this felt like the most satisfying day since Hayley came back.

“Our strategy worked exactly as planned, Dad,” Emmalyn said, her voice bright with excitement as she stood in front of him. “If this continues, Hayley will soon be labeled as someone no one in the industry wants to be associated with. When that happens, she won’t have any chance to rise again.”

Leaning back, Harold rested against his chair and let his eyes fall halfway shut. A cold smile formed on his lips. “If Hayley had chosen to obey, I might have left her a way out. Now, she’ll be ruined and left with nothing.”

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