The Runaway Groom

Chapter 588

Peter's pupils dilated as he read the news post. "What... How?!1

But that was not all—the families of the deceased had now come forward, demanding justice for the dead. The old workers who used to be employed at the factory were also testifying that the factory had no fire safety measures as well, even stating the model numbers of the factory equipment used-all of which were prohibited for violating safety regulations.

And it was only gaining further traction now.

"It seems that Tim Goldman doesn't just want money... He wants me dead too!" Peter growled, his gaze darkening as his hands clenched into fists.

There was no way he would take this lying down.

He whipped out his phone to make calls to the press, intent on paying them to take down the news posts.

What he did not know, however, was that Zachary Slate was working with Tim, and they were offering the press double-even triple-of what Peter would pay them.

As such, there was simply nothing Peter could do to enforce a press gag- no media outlet was willing to help at all.

However, he knew that as the news kept circulating, it would cause enough of a stir and lead to a reinvestigation.

And when that happened...

the monumental pressure, he collapsed

direness of his situation, Ember ignored her father’s instructions and went to Zachary, hoping that he would

see her, more

Zachary?’ she

since he was the one behind

showed him her phone, unaware that Zachary was

kind, compassionate man whom she had coerced and conspired against was now cold

the news and

have to help me." Ember

down,” Zachary assured her. "Of course I

happily threw herself into his arms at that.

cold disdain on Zachary's face, but he passed it off as

a lie to lure Ember, though she was quick-witted enough to reply,

you have to be honest here," Zachary told her. "I'm not going to be of help if you

into his eyes.