Three days later, the Rosemont City corruption case beca less discussed.
So news from the entertainnt industry made the headlines:
[Multiple Female Artists and Extras Suing Director XX for Sexual Harassnt.]
[Famous Film and Television Soundtrack Composer XXX Exposed for Plagiarism and Buying Works.]
[Famous Singer XX Exposed for Prostitution and Taken Away by Police.]
The fans were sad, and other people were discussing the scandals.
To outsiders, it seed like a coincidence, but those in the industry knew better. They recognized that these people were part of the sa circle and likely had offended soone powerful.
These people also knew they had offended a big shot. The problem was, they didn’t know which big shot. They looked for help everywhere, but only Konnor and his wife were willing to help them.
However, the couple used a lot of connections, but no one was willing to stand up for them. So people even hung up the phone when they heard their voices. The couple could not understand why they had beco so unpopular in just a few days. Even their old friends avoided them.
They continued to look for help everywhere, wanting to use this opportunity to test people’s hearts. At this mont, they received a call from their in-laws.
Alberto’s voice was very tired and heavy.
"Konnor, bring Lola back to Vredo City or go to another city. Don’t stay in Rosemont City anymore, and don’t target the Carter family anymore. It’s just a fight between the kids. Let’s end it here."
Konnor and his wife were shocked.
"Alberto, how did you change so quickly? Lola is your granddaughter. She suffered so much for no reason, and you ask us to stop? That doesn’t sound like you."
Alberto took a deep breath and lowered his voice.
"Haven’t you realized that sothing is wrong?
Rosemont City’s Jasper and his lover have been exposed for corruption and have been arrested. They’re probably going to spend the rest of their lives in jail.
Gideon, vice principal of Rosemont University, was transferred to a branch school to be the principal. He only has a position, but no real power.
Oswald, Deputy Mayor of Rosemont City, has also been reported for abusing his power for personal gain and nepotism. He’s under investigation.
Even your students and friends in the entertainnt industry have been exposed. Do you think this is a coincidence?
If you don’t stop, I’m afraid the next ones in trouble will be you. I won’t be able to do anything by then."
During this period of ti, Alberto had gone overseas to attend etings, so he didn’t know what the Pittman family had done. Today, as soon as he returned to the country, he received a call from his leader.
The leader implicitly told him not to interfere in the children’s matters. He even said that they love their kid, but other people also love their kid. If this matter really blew up, he would definitely be the one to suffer.
When Alberto heard that, he understood what the leader was referring to. His heart skipped a beat. "What is the background of that Carter family? Aren’t they just so nouveau riche? Why would my leader speak for them?" he wondered.
Alberto imdiately replied:
"You’re right. I’ve spoiled this granddaughter too much and lost my sense of propriety. I was montarily confused—thank you for the tily reminder."
After that, he tactfully asked about the relationship between the other child’s family and his leader.
The leader did not say it explicitly. He only said:
"Alberto, you’re experienced. I’ll give you a few words: never judge a book by its cover."
He hung up after saying that.
The leader’s words set off a storm in Alberto’s heart. "Never judge a book by its cover? What kind of background did they have to be able to make my leader use such a phrase?" From this, he understood that he and the Pittman family had kicked an iron plate this ti. They had to stop their losses in ti.
Konnor was shocked.
"Alberto, is it that serious? Even you have to give in?"
"That’s all I have to say," Alberto said. "I’ve already inford Rosemont City’s colleagues to stop ddling in your family’s matters. If you insist on continuing, don’t bring along."
He hung up the phone, leaving Konnor and his wife in confusion.
At this mont, Lola did not know how many people she had implicated this ti. In the past few days after she returned to school, no matter how many gifts she gave to her classmates, their parents would return them. Her classmates also hid far away from her. No one was willing to play with her. No one wanted to talk to her. No one wanted to sit beside her.
If the teacher asked any child to sit at her table or play with her, that child would cry:
"Boohoo, my mother won’t let play with Lola. My mother said that if the teacher asks to play with Lola, I’ll call ho."
So, the teacher did not dare to force the kids to play with Lola.
Even the teacher the Pittman family had bribed, who treated Lola especially well in the past, no longer smiled at her. Instead, she always looked at Lola strangely. Then, the teacher disappeared. It was said that she had been fired by the school. Lola panicked. She was scared.
After school, the school gate was very lively. Only she was alone.
She heard Josie laugh. Turning around, she saw Josie surrounded by a group of children. The children praised Josie for her good singing and drawing skills.
Lola’s eyes reddened as she watched.
"It is all Josie’s fault!" At the thought of this, Lola revealed a nasty smile and gritted her teeth. She clenched her fists and suddenly rushed towards Josie.
Avery, who ca to pick up Josie, saw this and shouted:
"Josie, be careful of Lola!"
Josie did not hear her shout due to the noise.
During this ti, Josie had beco particularly wary of Lola—especially at the school gate and during class breaks. When Lola suddenly charged at her, Josie noticed just in ti and jumped to the side with a startled cry.
Lola missed and fell forward. The mont she fell, she reflexively grabbed the child beside her and pulled him down.
The child fell to the ground and cried loudly:
"Boohoo, Mommy, save . Lola is going to break my legs..."
The child’s mother was terrified. She hurried over and scooped up her child, glaring at Lola as she said:
"If anything happens to my child, I will go to war with your family, even if it costs my life."
Lola was still in pain from the fall and was being scolded by an adult. She imdiately started crying.
The scene was in chaos again. The parents took their children aside and looked at Lola warily.
Paityn quickly rushed over to help Lola up. Then, she took the child to see the kindergarten director and requested that he explain the situation to all the children and parents at the school to restore Lola’s reputation.
Unexpectedly, the director said:
"Ms. Shepard, we’ve done everything we can. For Lola’s sake, you should consider letting her transfer schools."
Lola had voluntarily dropped out of school.
Parents, children, and teachers heaved a long sigh of relief.
Avery received the news that Paityn had taken Lola back to Rosemont City. The Pittman family had also stopped finding trouble with the Carter family. Avery told Rufus to leave the Pittman family alone for the ti being.
"The Pittman family has screwed over so many people. Who would want to be on their side in the future?" Avery stood up and stretched. "Josie has had the cast on for more than ten days. It should be about ti to remove it."
The dicine Avery gave Josie was very good. Coupled with the fact that Josie was young, her recovery was quick.
After careful examination, Josie’s leg had regained its normal function. She would be able to run and jump around freely very soon.
After the cast was removed, Josie was overjoyed. She kept jumping on the spot and even clapped her hands as she sang, "If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands..."
Maria suggested, "To celebrate Josie’s leg’s recovery, how about we go to the countryside for a couple of days?"
The whole family had been very busy throughout the year.
Also, the two old folks of the Carter family had already moved to the city. It had been a long ti since the Carter family had returned to their hotown. They all thought that Maria’s suggestion was indeed a good idea. Carter’s Restaurant was closed on Sundays.
The Carter family split themselves into a few cars early in the morning and headed to Oxhorn Village.
Oxhorn Village was extrely different from what it used to be.
More than a dozen farm stays of different sizes were built in the village, and the food served was all organic vegetables, fruits, poultry, etc. Business was booming.
The county had designated Oxhorn Village as a key tourist attraction and built a two-lane paved road in the village.
One end of the paved road was connected to the highway, and the other end was at the end of the village. Along the way, both sides of the road were furnished with flower beds, like those at the Carter family’s house, and were filled with all kinds of short-stem flowers and plants. Coupled with the many vegetable fields in the village, the landscape was breathtaking.
There was also an open parking lot at the entrance of the village.
During the holiday season, the parking lot would be filled with cars. Along the street, one would see tourists strolling or enjoying local food.
Young people who had left the village could see that it had undergone rapid developnt. They started returning, either to work or to build guesthouses and farm stays. As a result, the village beca bustling and full of vitality.
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