Under the Heiress' Facade
Chapter 52

Chapter 52

It was clear how soundly Bernard slept.

Things weren't so peaceful at the Figueroa residence.

"It's already noon, and you're still sleeping? Get up!"

Joel kicked Janiya off the bed.

"Dad, what are you doing!"

Janiya was feeling dazed when she was dragged out of bed by Joel. She woke up completely after she was kicked and fell to the floor.

"What am I doing? You've ruined all of my political prospects!"

Joel received news that his candidacy for mayor had been revoked early in the morning!

He spent two hours reflecting on himself and couldn't replace any flaws.

So he asked around and was told that his family member had offended someone.

After thinking for a long time, Joel realized that the biggest problem might be Janiya, who always caused trouble!

The latest mayor election was underway, and he and Kelvin Helmer were candidates. He had better qualifications than Kelvin in all aspects and had a good chance of becoming the next mayor.

He had been preparing for this moment for ten years.

But his incompetent daughter let him down at the critical moment!

Joel grabbed a baseball bat from the room angrily, but Claire immediately stopped him.

"Joel, this has nothing to do with Janiya. She was bullied by her classmate at school a few days ago and just got out of the hospital. Don't hurt her anymore!"

"She deserves it! This is all because you've spoiled her rotten! I've told her many times not to cause trouble outside!"

Joel swung the baseball bat and pointed at Janiya while commanding angrily, "Think carefully about who you've offended recently!"

Janiya trembled. She might be domineering at school, but she was most afraid of Joel at home.

When Joel got angry, not only would he scold her, but he would even hit Claire!

Who did she offend recently?

The cold and beautiful face of Hera appeared in Janiya's mind.

A country bumpkin like Hera couldn't possibly do this!

The delinquents she sent to cause trouble were caught, but that was just Hera's luck!

Hera couldn't possibly have the ability to threaten Joel's political prospects!

"Mr. Figueroa, bad news." At this moment, a staff member ran over in a panic while holding a cell phone.

"What's wrong? Why are you panicking?" Joel reprimanded.

"Someone has posted evidence of your bribery online. There's also news of Ms. Figueroa bullying others at the academy, which nearly caused a tragedy. The incident of the family settling it privately has been exposed."

"What!"

The three of them opened Twitter, and the news "Deputy Mayor Joel of Norburgh Accepted a Bribe of 120 Million Dollars and Abused Power for Personal Revenge" was trending.

Several news platforms were reporting it simultaneously.

The reports contained chat records, videos, photos, and other on-site evidence.

"How could this happen? Who recorded these videos?" Joel broke out in a cold sweat.

He remembered that the transactions were very secure.

Where did the evidence come from?

He suddenly remembered what his mentor had said, "You'll leave traces in everything you do in this world."

Joel felt like there were eyes watching him in the dark, making him feel terrified.

"Who have you offended outside!" He shook Janiya's shoulder forcefully.

Hera's cold and beautiful face appeared in Janiya's mind again.

Impossible!

That country bumpkin couldn't possibly have this ability!

It had to be Katie's father!

He was competing with Joel for the mayor's position!

"Joel Figueroa, we're from the attorney's office. Someone reported that you accepted bribes and abused power for personal revenge. Please come with us."

At this moment, a dozen men in uniform suddenly rushed in before handcuffing Joel and taking him away.

Outside the Figueroa residence, the place was packed with reporters and media. Inside, several prosecutors uncovered large amounts of illegal cash and antiques. They finally sealed off the entire villa.

Upon hearing the news, friends, and relatives all cut off contact with the Figueroa family, fearing they would be implicated.

Within a day, Janiya and Claire were left homeless.