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?"

it online, now!" Tarquin

"Got it!"

"Organize all the evidence we've gathered and send a copy

"Roger that!"

was downplaying his sins to the media and bystanders, claiming his daughter

act was interrupted when someone exclaimed, "Look at this! Isn't that

quickly pulled out their phones, and the atmosphere shifted as they turned their

video of her in a hospital gown, tearfully revealing the abuse at the hands of her father, had gone

life 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 her own injuries with

suffered to protect her.

revealed that Emmett wasn't taken by Ms.

him back

ended, Cecil was left speechless, his reputation in ruins. He

Claire,

and fled the

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