After leaving the meeting room, Lance returned to his office. Xavier was also called into the office and stood before him. Lance pondered with his chin resting on his fingers, his handsome face revealing no emotions. His gaze shifted to Xavier. "I've already instructed you to ease up on Emily. From what I heard from Raphael, it seems like the online criticism hasn't stopped yet?"
Xavier thought for a moment and replied, "On our end, we have indeed stopped the suppression."
Lance, deep in thought, said in a low voice, "Find out what's going on."
Xavier nodded and said, "Yes."
About half an hour later, he knocked on the office door. Xavier reported the information he had gathered truthfully: "Indeed, there are still people suppressing and smearing Emily. However, it's unrelated to us; it's competition within the entertainment industry. Emily has offended too many people with her arrogant behavior. Some people in the industry couldn't stand seeing her in trouble, so they came out to suppress her."
According to his findings, there was more than one force suppressing Emily.
Lance, with a cold tone, said, "Since that's the case, then it's none of our concern."
Xavier asked, "What about the cooperation with the Howard Group?"
Lance rubbed his chin and squinted his eyes. "We can accept what the Howard Group offers as a goodwill gesture, after all, they are offering materials at half price." He sneered inwardly; the Howard Group had indeed paid a hefty price.
He then instructed Xavier, "Keep a close eye on the quality of the materials, don't make any mistakes!"
With Raphael's style, paying such a big price might involve deceit. It's better to be more vigilant.
Xavier understood and nodded solemnly.
Soon after Raphael returned to the company, his subordinates came to report. "Mr. Howard, we received a message from the Mercer Group saying they agree to cooperate and accept our conditions."
Raphael smiled at the news. He dismissed his subordinates, feeling pleased. It seemed that contacting Lance directly would be more effective in resolving this matter. Although this cooperation cost the Howard Group materials, it was still a good thing to connect with Lance. Seeing Lance's reaction today, he didn't seem to deny that he and Deanna weren't lovers.
Realizing this, Raphael was in a great mood. They really had no relationship at all!
That evening, Raphael couldn't wait to tell Emily about it. "Emily, I went to see Lance today. He has agreed to stop the rumors and let you go. Moreover, he and Deanna are not in a romantic relationship."
He was full of pride, his eyebrows dancing.
Emily chuckled coldly upon hearing this. She sat on the sofa with her arms crossed and mocked, "As expected. I almost got deceived by that bitch Deanna before."
This news was a relief for her, lightening her mood.
Raphael nodded repeatedly, saying, "Yes, Lance is a person of great character! How could he fancy Deanna? You worried too much!"
He also didn't want Deanna to get involved with Lance.
A fierce gleam flashed in Emily's eyes, her face twisted with cruelty. "It's best if he doesn't fancy her!"
People like Deanna should be crushed and never be able to stand up again.
A fleeting sharpness in her eyes made Raphael feel a bit uneasy.
He didn't really hate Deanna, but she wasn't favored in the Jones family. He shrugged and pulled his wife into his arms, comforting her, "Don't worry!"
Emily giggled softly, touching Raphael's shoulder with her hand, her laughter charming. She spoke in a soft voice, "Raphael, you're the best. You're so capable! With just a move from you, Mr. Mercer obediently agrees and stops the rumors."
Raphael smiled gently, teasing her by flicking her nose, showing indulgence. He was naturally afraid of her getting into trouble. If she did, all his efforts would be in vain.
Suddenly remembering the task at hand, he became serious, "Don't get too excited yet. The most important thing for me now is to sign the contract with the Mercer Group. Only after we have reached cooperation will Mercer Group withdraw the news."
The cost paid by the Howard Group for this cooperation was not small. Seeing his expression, Emily knew that her mood sank.
"Although Mr. Mercer promised to let me go, the losses from before are irreparable."
She turned her head away, her tone somewhat displeased.
This loss wasn't just the price paid by the Howard Group; it also affected her reputation and resources. Once her reputation was tarnished, even if she tried to restore it later through public relations, it would be impossible to regain the lost audience.
Raphael sighed, not denying it.
Emily stepped out of his embrace, feeling resentful.
In the end, wasn't it all because of Deanna?
This grudge would naturally be remembered.
Now that Lance was no longer her support, it was time for her to seek revenge!
Her eyes were full of venom as she clenched her fists.
She would never let Deanna off like this!