The Revenge of the Mute Wife by Melanie Paulson
Chapter 68

Chapter 68

felt that if he could just open it... all his problems would vanish.

That very morning. Frederick sat in his office, desperately searching for a plan or strategy that could resolve all his problems. He rifled through every drawer and pored over old documents, hoping to replace a clue or key that would unlock the safe hidden behind a painting. He "Hey Dad, have you heard the news?" The office door swung open, revealing his son, visibly excited.

"I don't have time for gossip, Ernest."

"It's not gossip, it's a lifeline for us."

"What? What are you talking about?" Frederick asked, raising his gaze to replace Ernest showing him his. tablet with a news article.

Frederick raised an eyebrow but took the device to read the news, a smile eventually spreading across his face as he did so. "Well, well, well, what bad news..

"That's right, Dad, and I think we can turn this drama to our advantage make the Peterson family give up on collecting from us."

"I like the way you think," Frederick said proudly, looking at his son.

They briefed Vanessa and Cassandra on the new plan, and both women eagerly contributed more ideas to heighten the drama and turn it in their favor.

The four family members got to work, contacting reporters and anonymously posting on social media to capitalize on the unfolding drama, portraying Roger as violent if his demands weren't met. Alongside these rumors, they spread the narrative that the Petersons were vindictive for trying to collect on a nonexistent debt from Roger's ex-wife's family.

Opinions quickly divided, but the majority sided with the Anderson family in not paying the debt.

Meanwhile, George was furious when his lawyers informed him of the underhanded trick the Andersons were using to evade their debt.

"Damn them," George muttered as he received the news.

"Dad, have you heard?" Elliot asked, turning up the volume on the TV,

"Yes, the lawyer already informed me," George replied.

"Who do they think they are?" Elliot said angrily. "Damn them, taking advantage of the drama."

That leech has always been like that," George said, sipping his coffee.

"Dad, you don't look well. Maybe you should rest a bit?

"I need to sort out this mess first, Elliot."

"Excuse me," Fabian entered the room with two cups of coffee, "I think you both need this. And sir," Fabian turned to address George. "Here's the report you asked for," said Fabian as he handed over a folder. "How fast!" George remarked, taking the folder and scanning it. "Hmm...." His blood boiled as he read

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through it. "This is ridiculous, but sadly, it's what I suspected."

"Dad, are you okay? What's in that report?" Elliot asked concerned, reaching for the folder, but George quickly pocketed it

"Elliot, don't read this."

"But Dad, I want to support you and help."

"You already are, son"

"But..."

"I promise I'll explain everything once I sort this out, alright?" George said, tousling his son's hair.

"Okay..." Elliot sighed and smiled at his dad. "So, what are we going to do about those parasites?" he asked, pointing to the TV where an exclusive interview with the Andersons was airing, detailing their supposed suffering