Chapter 11 - The Tabloid War
By 6:00 AM the following morning, front pages across the United States exploded with scandalous headlines.
The New York Post featured a front-page picture of Emily and Dominic at the Met Gala alongside fake corporate leak allegations.
"SECRET HEIRESS CONSPIRACY: EMILY VANCE FRAMES MANHATTAN BILLIONAIRE," the bold yellow text read.
Inside Emily's penthouse, Marcus Blake flipped through the morning papers with a grim expression.
"Amber spent three million dollars buying out local media outlets overnight," Marcus reported.
"She’s trying to poison public opinion before the court trial starts on Friday."
Ethan and Noah sat at the breakfast island, watching the news broadcast on the large wall-mounted television.
"Mommy, why are those people saying bad things about you on TV?" Noah asked innocently.
Emily knelt beside her sons, turning off the television screen with a gentle smile.
"Don't worry about the noise, my loves," Emily whispered softly. "Truth always speaks louder than lies."
Her phone buzzed on the counter; it was an encrypted text message from an unknown number.
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"Check the financial news at 9:00 AM. I’m fixing this. - R"
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