My Ex-husband Begs Me Back novel Chapter 1366

Chapter 1366: Cause

The most devastating of all, of course, was the Walker family. Up to now, Molly and her parents have not returned to their homeland.

The Walker family's situation caused quite a stir in Flento City at the time. Even now, it occasionally becomes a topic of gossip among the elite circles. Due to Preston's actions, many adopted sons and daughters in these circles were suspected of having ulterior motives, leading to a lot of hatred towards Preston.

After all, because of him, many innocent people were affected, leading to buried resentments and hatred.

Having witnessed the whole incident, how could Mario easily trust Preston? Even if Preston showed sincerity and offered exactly what he wanted, Mario wouldn't agree so easily.

After Mario's words, his gaze subtly swept over Sienna, who was staring blankly ahead, not knowing what she was thinking. This glance also caught sight of Rex beside Sienna, and their expressions and demeanor were identical. It was as if they were silently communicating to Mario that they were on the same wavelength, thinking the same thoughts.

Mario squinted his eyes slightly, the crease between his eyebrows becoming more pronounced.

Ayan's voice then rang out, "So Preston approached you for cooperation, you refused, and his resulting anger and resentment led to the current situation?"

"Yes, that's probably how it happened."

"Regardless of whether that's the case, the main target of this issue is me. Because Preston wants to deal with me, it has implicated everyone here. I'm sorry. So, let's leave it to the Simpson Group to handle from now on!"

Ayan immediately took all the blame upon himself. His gaze turned to the others, asking, "Do any of you have any objections?"

Mario remained silent, naturally not responding. Camille shared Ayan's thoughts and, of course, followed Ayan's lead. As for Sienna, she subconsciously looked towards Rex, waiting for his response.

With silence hanging in the air, the only sound was the clear sound of each other's breathing. If a pin had dropped at that moment, it probably would have been clearly heard.

After a pause of five or six seconds following Ayan's question, Rex spoke calmly, "I am currently a victim in this situation. I don't want to voice many opinions. So, you handle it as you see fit!"

Rex's words were devoid of emotion, a sense of resignation visible in his demeanor. Camille couldn't help but find it slightly amusing, as it was rare to see him in this light-hearted manner.

Ayan didn't bother to argue with Rex's response. His gaze returned to Mario, saying, "Since there are no objections, we'll have the PR department issue a clarification statement later. Additionally, we'll need Mr. King and Mr. Ward to have their official accounts repost the statement. This matter won't have much impact, just idle gossip."

Ayan said this to Mario, as the rumors online hadn't affected Mario and Rex much, but had actually slightly increased Ward Group's shares. However, this was a different story for Camille, especially the insults she had received, mostly blaming her for assisting her friend in deceiving Rex and causing him embarrassment.

Ayan wouldn't let those insults slide. His only motive for dealing with Mario right now was to ensure Mario entrusted him with full responsibility for handling the situation. How he dealt with it was his business.

Mario nodded in agreement, as the PR capabilities of Simpson Group were top-notch, surpassing many other companies.

In Mario's view, since this had happened, PR handling was the best course of action.

With Mario's agreement, the need for this dinner became unnecessary. However, Mario didn't show any sign of leaving, and the atmosphere turned awkwardly quiet once again.

No one spoke, making the situation quite dull.

Ayan broke the silence, saying, "Since our discussion is over, let's eat!"

He immediately picked up a bowl of soup and served Camille, saying, "Are you hungry? Have some!"

Camille, feeling slightly embarrassed by Ayan's apparent disregard for the other three, hesitantly began eating with her chopsticks. The strange atmosphere made Mario break the silence first.

In a calm and gentle voice, Mario said, "Mr. Simpson, since you're taking charge of the situation, I'll leave it to you. I have another engagement, so I'll take my leave."

Ayan immediately responded, "Mr. King is leaving? In that case, I won't detain you any longer. If there are any updates, I'll need Mr. King's cooperation."

"Of course."

Mario stood from his seat, casting a brief glance at Sienna. His tone gave nothing away as he said, "Sienna, I have a few things to discuss with you. Come out with me."

With the situation delicate and complex, Sienna felt compelled to comply. She knew that if Mario didn't address the issue, it could spiral out of control, ultimately affecting Rex negatively.

As the awkward silence persisted, Ayan eventually spoke up, "Since we've finished discussing, let's eat!" He then proceeded to serve Camille, encouraging her to eat.

The contrast between Ayan's casual demeanor and the tension in the room couldn't have been starker.

As Camille tentatively began eating, her eyes darted around the room, feeling the discomfort. The atmosphere was so strained that eventually, Mario, unable to bear it any longer, broke the silence.

With a calm voice, Mario said, "Mr. Simpson, since you're taking charge of this matter, I'll leave it to you. I have another commitment and must take my leave."

Ayan immediately responded, "Mr. King is leaving? In that case, I won't keep you. If anything comes up, I'll need your cooperation."

"Understood."

Having risen from his seat, Mario glanced briefly at Sienna before saying, "Sienna, I need to speak with you. Come with me."

It was more of a statement than a request, and Mario left the room without waiting for her response.

The setting of the dinner in a private room at a Simpson Group hotel had been a thoughtful compromise. Now, with Mario gone, all eyes turned to Rex. Despite Sienna leaving, Rex remained holding her hand, a gesture that did not escape anyone's notice.

Sienna, with a quiet tone, assured Rex, "I'll be back shortly. Please continue the meal with Mr. Simpson and Camille, okay?"

She gently coaxed him, as if soothing a child.

Sienna could have chosen to stay, but she realized that Mario wanted to discuss the day's events with her. Despite her usual inclination to refuse, she felt compelled to go at this time.

Given the complexities and number of individuals involved, Sienna chose to follow Ayan's proposed course of action. She understood that Mario's response would determine Rex's future, as any misstep could worsen the situation.