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"Rumors are spreading like wildfire, and each one comes with so-called evidence and clues. If we wait until tomorrow, who knows what kind of mess we'll be in," Chloe said, her worry clear.

"Plus, all these questions are aimed at you. Silas and Ryan have no say in this, and neither do we."

"Tomorrow, you'll be facing a horde of sharp-tongued reporters alone. They're coming in full force, and I'm afraid you'll be overwhelmed by their psychological tactics. With so many people targeting you, I'm worried you won't be able to defend yourself."

Sadie lowered her eyes, deep in thought.

Chloe was right; the situation was indeed critical, and the longer they waited, the worse it would get.

"Move the press conference to this afternoon at two," Sadie ordered decisively. "No, make it eleven this morning!"

"It's already nine forty. Eleven is just around the corner," Chloe said, glancing at her watch with unease. "The timing is fine, but are you ready for this?"

"There's nothing to prepare for," Sadie replied with a frown. "No matter how well- prepared you are, you can't predict what tricks they might have up their sleeves. With over five hundred media outlets, can you anticipate everything they might throw at you?"

"True," Chloe nodded. "I'll go notify everyone then."

"Go ahead," Sadie waved her off.

"Yes, Ms. James," Chloe hurried off to make the arrangements.

Sadie closed the file she had been reading, unable to focus on it any longer.

She walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the tiny cityscape below, quickly organizing her thoughts.

She needed to calm down, to think through her strategy carefully.

"Ms. James!"

A familiar voice called out.

Sadie turned around. "Annika, what are you doing here? Didn't I tell you to stay at the hospital?"

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"I sent Jessica and Aurora instead," Annika said as she rushed over. "With everything that's happening, you need someone by your side."

"Jessica and Aurora aren't people?" Sadie gave her a look but couldn't help smiling. Annika's steady presence was reassuring.

"It's different. I know you best and can help you the most," Annika said, looking at her with concern. "Ms. James, I ran into Chloe on my way in. She said the press conference is at eleven?"

"Yes," Sadie nodded. "We can't afford to delay. We need to handle this quickly."

"I'll arrange for the personnel immediately," Annika said, pulling out her phone to make calls.

"What personnel?" Sadie blurted out, then realized the importance of the press conference. Security was indeed a major concern.

"Good thinking. I almost overlooked that," Sadie said, rubbing her forehead. "I'm glad you're here."

"Those media outlets are clearly being manipulated to target you. If we don't handle security properly, things could get out of hand, making the situation even more severe," Annika said as she made calls. "But we're really short on people right now. I'll figure something out."

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With everything that had happened, Half Mountain Villa was completely destroyed.

The remaining Clemens Family bodyguards were stationed at the hospital to protect Andrew and Mia, with some assigned to Ryan and Silas.

Sadie only had her female bodyguards left, and a few had to stay home to protect Mary, Emma, and Donna.

They were clearly short-handed.

But in this urgent moment, they needed to mobilize a significant number of their own people.

Annika was anxious, debating whether to contact Terry and Jesse.

"Help from afar can't solve our immediate crisis," Sadie said, knowing what Annika was thinking. "Reaching out to Jesse and the others won't help right now."

"But..."

Annika was about to speak when Sadie's phone rang. It was Jesse calling.