Chapter 259 Solution Method
This matter was too urgent. After learning about the Johnson Group and Lyle's conspiracy, Olivia couldn't just sit around and do nothing.
So, without worrying about whether she'd wake Daniel at this hour, she called him overnight and also contacted Alex, arranging to meet and discuss the situation.
They couldn't touch the Johnson Group's media department.
According to the informant's warning, by tomorrow morning at the latest, the Johnson Group would start releasing the videos.
They needed to discuss carefully and plan thoroughly on how to prevent or even stop this from happening.
Daniel naturally had no objections.
An hour later, they all met up.
"Sorry for making you come out so late, but this really can't wait until tomorrow," Olivia felt a bit guilty about disturbing them at night.
Daniel waved his hand dismissively, "No need to be so formal. I actually have some information to share with you too."
Alex also sat down, indicating he didn't mind.
Daniel added, "Recently, I had Eric investigate Lyle and dug up some things from his past.
This old guy has actually done so many illegal things.
The most common one is stealing other people's formulas. Quite a few companies have sued him, but they all failed in the end due to lack of evidence.
Also, there are many suspicious things about him.
For example, over a decade ago, he frequently visited an orphanage.
That year, several little girls mysteriously died at the orphanage.
People investigated at the time, but it was eventually determined that those girls died from illness.
Shortly after, that orphanage closed down.
As for why it closed, supposedly someone investigated and found toxic substances in the orphanage building. The children had contracted some unknown disease at the time, so they were relocated.
But the most suspicious part is right here.
Before Lyle started going to that orphanage, everything was fine there.
Although some children weren't in great health, those were congenital conditions the kids had from birth. Even so, no one had died."
Alex chimed in at this point, "Yeah, I've also found some things. It's not just the orphanage - this Lyle also used his credentials to become a professor abroad.
He had several students under him.
Among them, a few female students committed suicide, causing quite a stir at the school.
Because they were all his students, Lyle got caught up in controversy.
But the investigation results all said those girls chose suicide because they couldn't handle the academic pressure.
The strange thing is, among his students, none of the male students had such problems.
I don't believe all those female students couldn't handle the academic pressure.
Also, some suspicious incidents happened at welfare institutions abroad.
One young woman went crazy shortly after having contact with him.
That girl had grown up in an orphanage, always had good grades, had a stable job after entering society, and even had a decent fiancé.
But right before the wedding, she met with Lyle once, and then something happened.
A few days later, the man called off their engagement."
As Olivia listened to their information, she didn't think much of it at first, but as she heard more, she started feeling chills. "Why are all the victims girls? That Lyle..."
She didn't dare guess in that direction.
Daniel said bluntly, "I suspect this old bastard is the real monster. He might have done something to these girls!"
Olivia's face looked terrible, her hands clenched tightly together.
If it really was as Daniel suspected, then this Lyle truly deserved to die!
Not only did he frame Rodolfo, but he also wanted to pin these things on him!
Olivia's mind suddenly sparked.
She immediately said to them, "Do you think the evidence Lyle has might actually be of things he did himself, but through editing and splicing, he replaced the perpetrator with Mr. McCoy?"
Daniel didn't doubt this theory, "Very likely. In such a short time, he probably couldn't find other criminal evidence to pin on Mr. McCoy."
Olivia immediately got anxious and quickly asked them, "During your investigation, didn't you find any evidence at all?
If Lyle really did all these evil things, I don't believe he didn't leave any traces!
What about those orphanage staff members from back then?
There should be one or two who know the inside story, right?"
But Olivia was disappointed.
Daniel shook his head, "There might be evidence, but it's been so long, and it's abroad - it's really hard to investigate.
Plus, those staff members were mobile, they couldn't have stayed together all the time.
Some have been assigned to other welfare institutions. Finding them is very difficult..."
"Then what do we do?" Olivia looked dejected.
Daniel said, "We can put Lyle aside for now. With more time, we'll eventually find evidence.
The main problem right now is the Johnson Group.
As long as we can stop the Johnson Group, Lyle alone can't make much of a splash."
Olivia knew this too, so her expression grew darker and darker.
She had already torn things apart with the Johnson Group. Wasn't Michael doing this just to destroy her and Rodolfo?
She clenched her fists, really not wanting to bow down to the Johnson family.
And even if she did bow to Michael, the Johnson family wouldn't back off.
Especially Chase.
He had always looked down on her, and now that he finally had a chance to control her, he definitely wouldn't hold back.
Alex wasn't as worried as Olivia. He pushed up his glasses and told them, "Actually, this situation isn't impossible to solve."
Daniel nodded too, "We have some ideas, it's just..."
He wasn't sure if this suggestion was good or not.
Olivia was too anxious to think clearly and immediately asked, "What method?"
Alex glanced at Daniel and said, "Before the Johnson Group releases the news, we could break a major scandal about the Johnson Group first, making them too busy to deal with their own problems."
Daniel continued, "Kidnap Chase. Eric said he's in charge of the Johnson Group's media department. If we kidnap Chase, he can't interfere, and we can use him to control Michael.
Of course, this is a last resort. Alex's suggestion is better."
In front of a lawyer, Daniel didn't dare actually do anything illegal.
Olivia looked at Alex and asked, "Alex, do you have any better ideas?"
Alex said, "The Johnson Group scandal needs to be controversial, like some unethical business competition practices, or gossip that would attract online attention. As long as it's highly controversial, it'll work."
Hearing this, Olivia fell silent again.
She really couldn't think of anything about the Johnson Group.
After all those years of marriage, Michael had been so cold to her - how could he possibly tell her about Johnson Group matters?
Let alone any company secrets.
Daniel also said somewhat disapprovingly, "Company matters might be hard to dig up.
Although Michael isn't great as a person, you have to admit his business abilities are impressive.
In past business competitions, his methods and capabilities were quite strong."
Although it was disgusting to praise Michael, it was the truth.
Daniel said, "If we're talking about the Johnson Group using improper methods when rising to power, there definitely were some.
But it was too long ago, and if we count those, they were done by the older Johnson generation. Exposing them wouldn't have much effect.
From what I know, after Hayden took over the Johnson Group, their power in Emerald City was already at its peak, their position very stable. For many things, they didn't need to use underhanded tactics.
As for your second point, I think there's room to work with that."
He looked at Olivia and suddenly said, "Doesn't Chase have feelings for Sophia?
A brother coveting his brother's lover - this kind of wealthy family drama is something netizens would love to watch.
Many people in the circle know about this.
How much he cares about Sophia - we don't even need to investigate. Many people have personally witnessed how many times he's stood up for Sophia."
Hearing this, Alex immediately agreed, "I think we can go with this suggestion. Previously, the love triangle between Michael, Sophia, and Olivia already had many netizens' attention.
Now add Chase to it, and the buzz will definitely stay high!"
Olivia was speechless.
Being mentioned in this mess really felt unlucky.
But for Rodolfo's sake, netizens could discuss however they wanted, as long as Rodolfo's situation could be resolved.
Daniel immediately said, "I'll notify the news department right now and have them edit news about Chase and Sophia. I'll have them try to release this story within an hour!"
"Okay!"
Both Alex and Olivia had no objections.
Daniel continued, "I'll have the media department keep watch. News related to Mr. McCoy is big news, so the Johnson Group might do some warm-up. If anything seems off, I'll let you know immediately."
Alex nodded, "To have the media department quickly edit the news..."
Olivia watched the two of them working hard for her, but her anxious heart still hadn't settled.
The night grew deeper. She looked out through the office window.
On this moonless night, with thick clouds, there was a sense of an approaching storm.
That night, the internet was calm.
However, at six in the morning, the Wilson Group's media department sent Olivia a message saying, "There's movement online!"
Olivia had stayed up all night and was physically exhausted. She had wanted to rest on the sofa for a bit, but hearing this news, she jolted awake and quickly took out her phone to check online.
There were no trending topics yet, but online, rumors were indeed starting to surface.