Chapter 266 Unreasonable
No wonder the woman that night kept calling another person’s name.
Because of Louis’ mistake, the woman that night had been changed to another person. After that, he did not want to make a big fuss out of this, so he forced the woman who slept with me to give birth to the child, replacing the surrogate woman. Worried that this might be exposed, he changed all the bodyguards around him before he announced that he was going to retire and return to his hometown.
After thinking about it, everything became clear at once.
“I’m afraid Louis was planning to bring this secret along with him to the grave,” Josh said in a heavy tone.
“However, I’m not sure who we have offended because of this. Someone found out and went to find out the truth from Louis. Apart from that, they also know that we are suspicious of the incident, so they decided to attack first and kill Louis. It wasn’t an accident.”
“In simple terms, someone doesn’t want me to know that the surrogate woman has been changed.”
“The woman back then…”
“Look into it.”
Alexander frowned and glanced at Jordan, who was focused on eating his food, using the corner of his eyes. Then, he lowered his volume as he said, “If necessary, take Jordan’s genes and compare them with the genetic bank of Melrose City.”
The whole incident was not that simple. Initially, Alexander had no interest in Jordan’s biological mother at all and he did not want the woman to appear in front of him ever. However, looking back at the incident now, there were many problems with the surrogate woman being switched. Alexander had to know the entire picture.
Josh also realized how serious this issue was, so he quickly nodded. “Got it. I’ll look into it immediately.”
At two in the afternoon, many reporters had already arrived at the press conference held by Citrus Apparel in the Hibiscus Hotel located at the city center. Since many knew about the relationship between Courtney and Alexander, they came here to dig for more gossip about the both of them.
Backstage, Courtney glanced through the script that Lionel had prepared for her. There were five minutes left until she would appear on stage.
“Madam, I’m afraid you can’t enter.”
“What are you doing? Call the police!”
A sudden commotion happened at the door of the preparation room. Just when Courtney thought someone was here to ruin the press conference, a familiar woman’s voice rang authoritatively.
“I’m here to see President Hunter.”
Courtney froze before the door was opened the very next second.
“Aunt Alicia.”
In an army green coat, Alicia stood at the door with a scarf elegantly tied around her neck. Even though she was already in her fifties, she looked like she was in her early forties. There were three bodyguards behind her who blocked others so that they would not get closer to her.
Obviously angry, she said right after she entered, “Courtney, you don’t have to attend the press conference later.”
“What? Why?” The script that she had been holding was taken by Alicia immediately.
After glancing at it, Alicia threw it into the trash. “It’s useless for you to speak out. The bunch of reporters are shameless fellows. After Lucian died, he can’t even rest in peace knowing that he left such a huge mess for you to clean up. You have to listen to me, Courtney.”
“Aunt Alicia, this won’t work.” Courtney looked at her sullenly.
Everything is already well-arranged. Why did she suddenly appear? Is she planning to destroy all my plans?
“What do you mean by that? Are you saying that what you say has more weight than mine?”
As they were arguing, Alexander’s voice rang from outside.
“What’s wrong?”
Courtney suddenly felt someone hugging her thighs. When she lowered her head, she saw Tina and Jordan clinging onto her as though they were accessories on her leg.
hen, Tina raised her head and said sweetly, “Mommy!”
This is getting even messier.
Courtney looked at Alexander helplessly before saying, “Why did you bring them here? I’m not holding a party later, you know. Why are you guys here?”
“You silly kid—let me tell the reporters that Lucian is a useless man who cannot even be considered as your father. You have no relations with the Hunter Group whatsoever. Don’t you want that?”
Alicia was a short-tempered person. Seeing her furious demeanour right now, even Courtney did not know how to communicate with her.
“It’s not like that, Aunt Alicia.” Courtney felt that she could not explain herself clearly anymore.
Alexander motioned for the security guards to clear out the unrelated people around them before he closed the door.
“Alicia, how about this?”
Alexander then spoke to Alicia.
At the press conference, the reporters sat below the stage. On Citrus Apparel’s side, Courtney sat in the middle, with the PR manager, Lionel and her aunt, Alicia, flanking her.
Obviously, the reporters were up to no good. Their first question was quite sharp indeed.
“Miss Hunter, are you the eldest daughter of Lucian Hunter and the Hunter Group?”
Courtney nodded in response.
“In that case, since you are Lucian’s daughter, no one in the Hunter Family can get away from the incident this time. How could you retreat completely and even start another company? Is it like the rumors say that Lucian moved his assets to you and your new company?”
“Of course not. Not a single cent in my father’s will belongs to me. As for the Hunter Group, I don’t even own any shares. To be honest with you, I have never even entered the offices of the Hunter Group. I’m not related to them at all.”
Everyone below the stage was shocked to hear that. The reporter obviously did not believe her, so he continued to ask, “Miss Hunter, you said that you are Lucian’s daughter, yet you have never even entered your father’s company. This is impossible! According to our understanding, you have plenty of assets under your name. For example, the mansion on Lotus Road is already worth 100 million by now.”
“Based on insider’s information, that house is a coming-of-age present to you.”
“Since he already gave you a mansion for your coming-of-age present, it does not make sense to say that you are not included in his inheritance.”
“Lucian put the money he invested in properties into his own pocket, resulting in the blue collar workers not able to get their pay right now. Is it because after he knew that he had cancer, he could escape the legal responsibilities by secretly transferring the money to you?”
Without waiting for Courtney’s reply, the reporters below the stage started to make wild speculations that soon spun out of control.
“Enough!”
A sharp and stern voice reverberated throughout the entire conference hall. Next to Courtney, a figure rose, casting a shadow on her. In her peripheral vision, she saw that Alicia slammed her fists on the table as she stood up.
“This is a pile of bullsh*t!”
There was a moment of silence before someone asked, “Who is this?”
“How can she be so rude?”
However, the voices soon died down, as Alicia’s voice was powerful enough to stop the discussion.
“What do you guys know? As reporters, you don’t even have basic legal knowledge? If you don’t have to take responsibility for illegal transfers of money after you die, the world would be full of people trying to kill their bosses, their parents, and their siblings!”
Her cold voice pounded through everyone’s eardrums. Once Alicia opened her mouth, she took control of the entire situation.
“Let me tell you why Lucian Hunter did not leave even a single cent to his daughter, Courtney. Before this, you have to know that although Courtney is the young lady of the Hunter Group, she is Lucian’s second daughter. The one who jumped off the building was her step-sister from a different mother, and the one who ran away was her stepmother, not her biological mother.”
The gossip of a rich family captivated the reporters even more and everyone was silently pumped to hear this news.
