Everyone in the restaurant also knew about the author's clarification and the arrest of the publisher's boss.
Everyone was naturally happy. After all, they had been in a bad mood when they heard the whispers of the customers these past two days. Now that the rumor was dispelled and the bad guy was arrested, this matter could be considered to have come to an end.
As for who did this, Meg didn't admit or deny it. He only said that a friend helped him a little.
As for who the author was, Meg kept it a secret for the shameless Miss Cynthia. He only said that the author was a wretched uncle about 40 years old.
…
"Young Mistress, Cyril has been arrested," a female secretary said as she walked quickly into Gloria's office.
Gloria was stunned when she heard that. She put down the book in her hand and asked the secretary, "What happened?"
"I just heard from your family that he was involved in a contract fraud and breach of contract. He has to pay 30,000,000 copper coins as a penalty. Because of the huge amount, he was detained by the city lord's castle," the secretary said quickly. "And I asked around. This matter seems to have something to do with Mr. Mak from Mamy's."
"Mr. Meg?" Gloria was puzzled. "What does this have to do with him?"
"Well …" The secretary blushed, but didn't dare to hide anything. She could only tell her in detail how the book "Mr. Mak's Indecent Little Wife" had been circulating in Chaos City these past two days and how Mr. Mak had become a scumbag in everyone's mouth.
"Why didn't I know about this?" Gloria frowned. She had been busy with the spring dress for the past two days. She didn't expect this to happen.
"Today, the author came out personally to refute the rumor and cleared Mr. Mak's name. Also, the book in the bookstore has been removed from the shelves," the secretary said hurriedly. "But I didn't expect the publisher's boss and Cyril to be arrested too."
Gloria pondered. She didn't say much. Instead, she asked, "What's the family's reaction? Did Grandfather say anything? "
"It's said that when the officers came to arrest them, Cyril and Old Madam tried to resist violently. When Master arrived, he flew into a rage and slapped both Cyril and Old Madam. He also announced that Family Moreton would not contribute a single cent to Cyril."
"Got it. You can leave now." Gloria nodded slightly. After the secretary left, she looked surprised.
She knew that ever since her grandmother and Cyril's family fled to the north, her grandfather had been extremely displeased with them. However, she did not expect that he would slap her grandmother in public today and even threaten that he would not save Cyril.
Her grandmother cared a lot about her reputation and doted on Cyril the most. Her grandfather had completely fallen out with her today.
Of course, Gloria wouldn't believe that Meg was a scumbag. Otherwise, wasn't she pretty enough?
She wasn't sure if Meg was behind this, but she felt that it was possible.
Although Mr. Meg was gentle and generous, he wasn't someone who could be bullied by anyone. The fact that Cyril and Delmar were together meant that he had something to do with this rumor.
This kind of counterattack was in line with his character.
However, thirty million copper coins was not a small amount for her now, not to mention Cyril, the prodigal son who could never save money.
Now that her grandfather didn't want the family to help him, it was up to her grandmother to take out her private savings for the sake of her favorite son.
"Serves you right." Gloria scolded softly. She covered her mouth and chuckled. She picked up her pen and continued to work.
She didn't forget the ugly faces of Cyril's family when they wanted to drive her family out of Family Moreton. Although she had never thought of revenge, seeing them being punished still made her happy.
…
The mayor's office was very efficient. In less than three days, Meg received the results of the case.
Delmar returned the advance payment of five million copper coins and paid six million copper coins in cash. Two houses and a publishing house under his name had been auctioned, and it was estimated that he could raise about four million copper coins. The remaining twenty million copper coins would not be enough to fill the remaining debt.
Cyril's situation was even worse. So far, he had only paid five hundred thousand copper coins. However, through the mayor's office, they said that old Mrs. Denise of Family Moreton wanted to see him and talk face to face.
Mag expressed that he didn't want to see that old witch, and asked the city lord's castle to inform her on his behalf. "30,000,000 copper coins, not a single cent less. Pay up in three days. Otherwise, I'll let your obedient son rot in jail!"
That was how arrogant he was when he had a backer.
If Geoffrey came out, he might have a chance to wrestle with him. Now that his father didn't care about his silly son, why should he be polite?
He also learned that Delmar had a wife and two children, an eight-year-old son and a four-and-a-half-year-old daughter.
Going bankrupt was not a small punishment. Meg had already expressed his willingness to forgive Delmar, but this matter would not be announced until Cyril paid the money.
…
"Bastard!"
Old Mrs. Denise threw the quilt in her hand to the ground. She was so angry that her face turned red. She cursed, "This bastard is too much!"
Several maids were trembling, not daring to interrupt.
Aviva was sobbing with her two daughters at the side, and she lamented, "Mother, you have to save Cyril. You love him the most. If he stays in jail for the rest of his life, what are we going to do?"
"Grandmother, I beg you to save Father."
"Please, I beg you."
Heidi and Hernie also hugged Dennis's arms and begged, one on the left and one on the right.
Ever since Gloria came to power, their lives had already been difficult enough. Now that Cyril had been arrested, their pillar of support was gone, and they didn't know what to do at all.
Holding her granddaughters in her arms, Denise burst into tears too. She beat her chest and stamped her feet. "I want to save my son too, but how can I afford thirty million? I've only saved about ten million copper coins after all these years. Even if I sell all the shops and houses under my name, I'll still be short of ten million."
"What should we do?" Aviva cried.
"If you ask me, there are only two solutions." Aurora, who had been sitting on the side, smiled.
"What solutions do you have?" Aviva asked.
Denise also looked over.
"Thirty million copper coins is not a small amount. Father clearly doesn't want to spend money or effort. He's leaving second brother to die." Aurora smiled. "If you ask me, we don't need to spend money or effort. Let him stay in jail for a few years. We don't need to give the thirty million to that bastard. We'll keep it for you and your daughters. At least you'll have someone to rely on."
Aviva and her two daughters were moved. They didn't say anything.
"Bullsh * t! How can I let my son suffer like this! "Denise flew into a rage.
"Then there's only the second solution. Mother, if father doesn't help, you can only ask your family." Aurora shrugged.
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