Inside the hotel, Elysia was nervously preparing dinner with Emmett, trying to keep her composure.

Pamela and Baby were also in the kitchen, oblivious to the chaos unfolding downstairs. However, Tarquin and Elijah were well aware of the situation.

Elijah clenched his tiny fists, worriedly asking, "What are we going to do, Dad?"

Tarquin frowned, glancing toward the kitchen. Emmett was standing on a little stool next to Elysia, eagerly helping out. Every so often, he looked up at Elysia with eyes full of adoration.

Tarquin's concern deepened. He had refrained from releasing the video of Cecil's gambling to protect Emmett. He didn't want people to associate Emmett with Cecil, his disgraceful brother. A father's love thinks far ahead.

But it seemed the only way to shield Elysia and Emmett from online trolls was to expose Cecil's wrongdoings to the public.

Tarquin's phone rang; it was Elliot.

"Dad, we've got everything set up. What's the next move?"

online, now!"

"Got it!"

call, Tarquin made another, instructing, "Organize all the evidence we've gathered and

"Roger that!"

media and bystanders, claiming his daughter desperately wanted to see her brother before she passed

act was interrupted when someone

the atmosphere shifted as they turned their

her in a hospital gown, tearfully

with Cecil-his temper, his violence towards her and her mother, and his gambling. She even showed off the bruises that "Dad" had given her, contrasting

suffered to protect her.

revealed that Emmett wasn't taken by Ms. Thorne but sold

now wanted him back only for a hefty

left speechless, his reputation in ruins. He desperately tried

Claire, the

fled the scene

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