The other party made a light gesture, and a few subordinates rushed over, appearing as if they were going to make an arrest.
"Stop!" Nathan Leafcastle shouted loudly, "What are you doing?!"
Beside him, the journalists had long been ready to act, and they imdiately rushed over, snapping photos of Liliana Davis unceremoniously.
"Nathan, don’t be impulsive!" Liliana Davis frowned and stopped her son, "I’ll go with them first. You all go ho and then co back to pick up."
Being in politics, she was naturally aware that saying more at this mont would be in vain.
Reluctantly, Nathan Leafcastle had to let her go, watching with Sally Dalton as she got into Matheo Harrison’s car and drove away.
"Mr. Leafcastle, what is your opinion on your mother’s situation?"
"Is Minister Zhou really guilty of accepting bribes?"
"..."
...
The journalists’ microphones collectively turned toward Nathan Leafcastle.
"Absolutely not. My mother has never done such a thing." Nathan Leafcastle spoke solemnly, pushing through the crowd and pulling Sally Dalton into the car.
"How could this happen?" Sally Dalton was equally perplexed.
"I’ll ask Linda first!" Nathan Leafcastle took out his phone and dialed Linda’s number.
A mont later, the car returned to Nathan Leafcastle’s mansion in Singapore, where Linda was already waiting anxiously at the door.
"What’s going on?"
"I just got the news too." Linda ushered them into the living room, "I heard soone submitted a report letter. It’s the worst timing for such a thing to happen while Minister Zhou is competing for promotion. It’s hugely disadvantageous to her."
Nathan Leafcastle grabbed Linda’s arm, "Linda, tell the truth, did she ever do it?"
"This..." Linda bit her lip and shook her head, "No."
"That’s good." Nathan Leafcastle breathed a sigh of relief and let go of her arm, "Let’s go to the Anti-Corruption Bureau right away to bring her back."
"I’m going too!" Sally Dalton ran over as well.
Consequently, the three hurried to the Anti-Corruption Bureau, but they weren’t able to see Liliana Davis.
The response given was that until the investigation was clear, she must remain there.
Linda contacted a lawyer for Liliana Davis, but after discussions, the result was still the sa.
It was not until the next morning that Liliana Davis was allowed to leave. Although the investigation revealed that she had not accepted bribes, the incident still caused a significant impact.
In the ministerial election held that afternoon, Liliana Davis suffered a heavy defeat and failed to secure the position of chief minister.
After leaving the election hall, surrounded by the oncoming reporters, Liliana Davis kept a stern face, answered no questions, and just got into Nathan Leafcastle’s car.
Seeing her expression, everyone had already guessed the outco. Indeed, there was no suspense left in the matter.
Facing such a scandal close to the election is a massive blow to any candidate.
"Auntie, it’s okay. Let’s try again next ti." Sally Dalton softly consoled.
"Yes, Mom, you’ve already done so well!" Nathan Leafcastle also comforted on the side.
Linda sat silently beside them.
She understood more than anyone how much effort Liliana Davis had put into this election. Now, having failed so abruptly, she could deeply appreciate how unwilling Liliana Davis must feel.
She also knew Liliana Davis’s character the best, and such comfort would only add to the blow.
The car drove on in silence, and Liliana Davis remained quiet all the way.
Upon returning ho, Liliana Davis hurriedly went upstairs, running into her room and slamming the door hard.
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