Free Web NovelChapter 374: Chapter 374: So Mysterious
Her words were filled with a daunting righteousness, striking fear into those with ill intentions.
Phoebe Lockwood and her parents were stunned. A sense of unease washed over them.
Claire Sinclair was a rapidly rising superstar in the world of journalism. Nearly every article she wrote captured public attention.
If this incident were to be blown up online, their family’s careers and reputation would be utterly ruined.
’Claire Sinclair... She was a force to be reckoned with now!’
At that thought, Bernard Lockwood lost his nerve. He quickly tried to persuade his daughter, "Vera. That’s enough. You’ve gone a bit too far. Apologize to her properly. It’s okay if you can’t be a journalist. You’re so talented, there are plenty of other jobs for you."
Phoebe Lockwood, on the verge of tears from the injustice, whined, "But Dad, I want to be a journalist..."
Only by getting an official press pass could she break into high society. She didn’t want to give up on her dream just like that.
Bernard Lockwood urged, "Vera, listen to your father. Apologize to her first."
Phoebe Lockwood looked at Claire Sinclair’s face, but for the life of her, she couldn’t get the words "I’m sorry" out.
Claire Sinclair didn’t press the issue. She took back her phone, wanting to see what on earth they had seen that had made Bernard Lockwood cave so completely.
When she saw the content of the video, her heart lurched violently. She snapped her head up to look at Adrian Quincy’s face.
She wanted to say something, but didn’t dare speak in front of these people.
She hadn’t prepared any video at all. Her only goal was to scare Phoebe Lockwood into incriminating herself. She never imagined someone would be secretly filming her from the opposite building. ’How terrifying!’
’Who could it be?’
Suddenly realizing something, before Claire Sinclair could speak, Adrian Quincy spun around and spoke sharply into his hidden earpiece, "A suspicious individual has infiltrated the premises. Lock down the hospital immediately!"
As he spoke, he grabbed Claire Sinclair’s hand and pulled her out of the room.
Just as they reached the door, he suddenly stopped. He looked back at the family of three and the other officials, and said with a blank expression, "Bernard Lockwood is suspected of abuse of power. Take him in for a thorough investigation."
"Yes, sir!" Several soldiers, who had appeared outside the door at some unknown point, rushed into the hospital room and forcibly dragged Bernard Lockwood away.
Phoebe Lockwood and Mrs. Lockwood were terrified. They watched their loved one get taken away, too scared to even make a peep.
They had a vague premonition that the Lockwood Family’s run was about to come to an end.
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「Back in the car.」
Claire Sinclair watched the silent video on her phone over and over again.
She couldn’t figure out who had secretly filmed her, and she certainly couldn’t figure out who had hacked her phone and sent the video to her just in the nick of time.
Adrian Quincy had his eyes closed, seemingly feigning sleep. Neither of them spoke.
As the car was about to enter Quincy Manor, Claire Sinclair finally snapped back to reality. "Why did you bring me here? I have to get back to the newspaper office for work."
Adrian Quincy slowly opened his eyes, his thin lips parting slightly. "I have something for you."
"What is it?"
"I’ll tell you in a minute."
’He’s being so mysterious... This guy loves keeping people in suspense.’
The car pulled into Quincy Manor. Adrian Quincy led Claire Sinclair into his office and then took a pair of wristwatches from a drawer.
It was the pair of watches Claire Sinclair had bought with her own money!
Adrian Quincy took one of the watches and handed it to her. "The system has been upgraded. From now on, if you’re in danger and your phone is dead or has no signal, just set the minute hand to 12:01. My people will be alerted immediately."
"It’s that amazing?" Claire Sinclair took the watch, pleasantly surprised. ’This guy is always full of surprises!’
