After Rebirth: The Alpha Ex-Husband Is Addicted to Me-Chapter 194: Legal Husband

Logan Moore accepted it, pinching a thin piece of paper between his fingers and nodding.

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Just a minute past nine, scandals about Arthur Bennett sprang up on the internet like mushrooms after a rain.

The formerly composed Arthur Bennett suddenly turned ashen; he never expected this, especially since his father’s secretary had specifically instructed the mainstream media, yet they dared to defy it!

Truly bewildering.

Seeing the discussions online growing more and more, it was only the rumor about his preference for men that had leaked; the matter involving Stellan Quinn had yet to break.

Arthur Bennett could not hold back any longer and went to see the President again. Upon his arrival, the President was sternly issuing commands.

"Release the statement clearing Jackson Baker and set him free."

The secretary dared not ask further questions and hurried to inform others.

Arthur Bennett breathed a sigh of relief, sweat drenching his body. "Father, didn’t you inform the media? How could those people be so audacious?"

The President shot him a hard look, "If it weren’t for you, Jackson Baker would definitely be settled this time."

"I know it’s my fault, but Father, I really don’t like the same sex; it’s all fabricated by Lucy Eaton."

"Enough." The President irritably waved his hand, "I’ve already ordered an investigation into what’s wrong with these media outlets, and we’ll have results very soon."

Arthur Bennett was skeptical, "As far as I know, Lucy Eaton is just a doctor. Where does she get support from? Could it be the Prime Minister has long been involved with foreign forces?"

The President’s temple throbbed, "That’s exactly what I’m worried about. Release Jackson Baker, but those two accusers need to be dealt with; after all, once Jackson Baker’s name is cleared, those two would be guilty of false accusation."

Arthur Bennett harbored resentment; this was losing both bride and troops.

"There’s nothing else for it." He dialed Lucy Eaton’s number.

As soon as the call connected, Arthur Bennett said, "Your father has been released, and the statement declaring his innocence will be out soon. The news will be retracted right away."

Lucy Eaton’s voice was bright, "Once the statement is out, you’ll see the news retracted." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"Lucy Eaton, no matter who’s backing you, I’ll find them."

"As you wish."

Upon seeing the call ended, Arthur Bennett fumed to his father, "That Lucy Eaton is utterly arrogant."

"You can’t even take on a woman, and you expect me to trust you for future succession?" The President sneered.

Embarrassed by his father’s words, face flushed, Arthur Bennett felt deep regret over being caught in the matter with Stellan Quinn.

The statement soon came out, and as Lucy Eaton had claimed, the news was promptly retracted, and all the online stories were blocked, which ironically spurred even more heated online discussions.

Nobody knew who retracted the news, only expressing wonder: the President’s son truly commanded the press, retracting news as he wished, while the rumors about Arthur Bennett liking men spread out further.

Around ten o’clock, the individuals working for the President returned swiftly for reporting.

"According to our investigation, the owner behind the media spreading the news is Jacob Green, CEO of Green Group."

"Jacob Green?" The President furrowed his brow, "What is his relationship with Lucy Eaton?"

"We checked the marriage registration records at the civil affairs department; Jacob Green is Lucy Eaton’s legal husband. The two registered their marriage on March sixth."

"Huh..." The President chuckled, "No wonder those media outlets ignored the Presidential Mansion’s orders; we’ve underestimated Jackson Baker. Turns out Jacob Green is his son-in-law."

"Is Jacob Green challenging our Presidential Mansion?" Arthur Bennett spoke bluntly, "He is truly daring. Father, should we arrest him as a lesson?"

"Shut up! You brainless fool!" The President glared at him, "You seem clever enough usually, so why is your brain muddled at critical times? Do you know Green Group’s focus is not domestically? How much do you really understand about this enterprise? Can you just act without solid evidence?"

"If there’s no hard evidence, it can be manufactured, is it really so difficult? But Lucy Eaton used the news matter to negotiate with us, so another strategy could be deployed as well. In my view, this is a big problem; maybe an assassination would eliminate future troubles."

"Do not act rashly." The President furrowed his brows tightly and ordered the secretary, "Contact Jacob Green, instruct him to bring his wife to the Presidential Mansion to meet me tomorrow morning."

The secretary complied.

"Father, are you planning to warn them with a knock on the door?"

"Warn them with what?" The President considered, "Jacob Green is a smart man; he knows why I’m summoning him. Not only will I not warn them, but I’ll also send the couple a wedding gift. Your sister’s intended groom was supposed to be the Green Family’s son; your mother and I both think he’s the best candidate. He once said he was married already, which was regrettable, and it turns out he married Lucy Eaton. Truly discreet, we never heard a peep about it."

Arthur Bennett did not understand his father’s intentions, he straightened up to leave, "I shall take my leave."

"Wait."

"Is there anything else you wish to instruct me, Father?"

"Those messy affairs with Flora Palmer..."

"She knows."

"Take good care of her; if anything goes wrong with the Palmer Family, it’s you I’ll be questioning!" The President warned him, "I hope this is the last time for such nonsense, Emma despite being blind, is otherwise no worse than you, even having a grandfather with military authority, I bear that in mind."

Arthur Bennett was startled, he quickly replied, "I understand, Father, rest assured, such issues will never happen again."

"Alright, you may go down."

——

The mother and daughter eagerly awaiting Jackson Baker’s return were exceedingly excited.

"Daddy!" Lucy Eaton rushed forward, embracing her father, "Are you alright?"

"No problem, all good. I stand firm with nothing to fear, they’ve just cleared my name."

"Clearing your name wasn’t because of your integrity but because our daughter rescued you." Liora Hughes’s eyes were red.

"Lucy..." Jackson Baker was completely unaware; upon hearing this from his wife, he asked, "How did she rescue me?"

"Let’s talk inside."

After hearing the story, Jackson Baker felt somewhat anxious; he frowned, "This will likely implicate our son-in-law? The Presidential Mansion will surely investigate who helped Lucy?"

Lucy Eaton reassured him, "Let them investigate, we have nothing to fear."

"Jackson, Jackson..." The old Mrs. Baker hurriedly entered, with the old gentleman following.

Seeing their son truly returned, the old couple was immensely pleased, "This is wonderful, really wonderful, are you sure you’re alright?"

Jackson Baker nodded, "The statement has been issued to clear me, truly grateful for having such good daughter and son-in-law."

"I concede having a good daughter, but not having a good son-in-law; he hasn’t shown up from the time you got into trouble till now."