Chapter 716 Jessica’s Fear

Sonia glanced at the reporter before agreeing whole-heartedly. “Of course. Daphne?”

“Yes, Chairman.” Daphne smiled as she picked up the adoption documents.

“Please hand them out so that everyone gets to take a look. Please make sure that Miss Jessica gets a good look at the documents too,” Sonia uttered as she threw Jessica a cold glare. The pale and terrified look on Jessica’s face was an amusing sight.

Daphne grinned and nodded after she looked in Jessica’s direction. “Don’t worry, President Reed. I’ll make sure that Miss Jessica is the first to get a look.”

“Go ahead.” Sonia waved her arm at Daphne, and Daphne walked over to Jessica with the documents. Once Daphne was in front of Jessica, she opened the files. “Please take a look, Miss Jessica. You should make sure to go through it thoroughly.”

 

Jessica’s eyes were bloodshot as she glared at the adoption documents with all the official stamps on it. It was then that she accepted her fate—she had lost to Sonia once more. However, she didn’t wish to admit it in front of everyone. “Take it away. I don’t want to see it. Who knows whether this is real or not? What if you guys bribed the Public Security Bureau to get them to forge this document?”

The crowd and the live stream viewers fell silent upon hearing Jessica. Forgery? It might seem a little far-fetched, but that’s not impossible. The audience exchanged confused glances before they turned to look at the couple on the stage.

 

can’t believe you thought of such a thing. Do you think I’m powerful enough to get a government organization

bit her lip as she continued her end of the argument. “You might not have that power, but what about the man beside you?” Jessica pointed at Toby, who

the table. “I’m sure Mr. Fuller has the capabilities, considering how powerful his family is. With his ancestors’ contribution to the country, I’m sure

listen to Jessica’s words any longer. “Do you have any idea what you’re talking about? You’re ruining the reputation of an elderly who has contributed to the country, and you’re even tainting

documents, he wouldn’t do such a thing as he’d never sacrifice the blood, sweat and tears that his own grandfather has given to the country. President Fuller knows that I have to ability to resolve this on my own, so what

she couldn’t help herself then. When Jessica saw how infuriated Sonia was, she merely let out an unbothered scoff. “This is just a one-sided statement. Is there

at Jessica. His eyes were blank and soulless as he stared at her. “If you don’t believe her, you can file a report and get some higher-ups to investigate if I’ve bribed the Public Security Bureau. What do you think you will do if I turn out to be innocent?” Toby’s voice wasn’t loud and his tone was

and said, “According to the law, one who starts rumors about the nation and its

the word ‘detained’, her expression changed as her voice became sharp and high-pitched. “What do you mean? I just had some suspicions; how did we get to talking about detainment? You must be lying to scare me,

may ask the reporters here. They are required to have some knowledge of the law because of their job, so I’m sure they can tell you whether what I said is real or not.” The reporters who heard Daphne nodded immediately. “This lady here is right, Miss Jessica. If the investigation shows that President Fuller hasn’t done anything wrong, then

and shut her mouth like a fish as she felt the terror taking over her. After a while, she looked at Sonia and Toby.

you did, you should take full responsibility for it. This is the most basic rule that every grown person should live by. You can make a police report

she screamed and climbed onto the table in an attempt to reach Daphne, who was seated on the opposite end. Jessica wanted to snatch Daphne’s phone away to stop her from calling the police. However, her sudden gestures sent the whole room into

had already ordered a

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