Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 411

The reporting subordinate stood aside and said, "Mr. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Fuller personally delivered the item to the auction house. They made it public that the map was something they came across by chance and didn't dare to keep, hence they're donating it for auction, with the proceeds going to a charity foundation."

Doing so would also convey a message to the public—the Fuller family was innocent of the public backlash they were facing.

The claim was that they were framed for murder because they happened to have this map. This shifted the public's attention to the map instead.

Carefully choosing his words, the subordinate suggested cautiously, "Mr. Russell, the Fuller family is blatantly opposing us. Should we… take them down?"

That was something that should've been done long ago.

However, Stephan seemed to be hesitating for some reason and had yet to get it done.

Leaning back in his chair, Stephan replied casually, "No need. The Fuller family is already doomed."

"Then… Mr. Russell, should we send some men to retrieve the map that's rightfully ours?"

The map was currently in the hand of the auction house, locked away with other donated items and under constant surveillance.

In the same indifferent tone, Stephan said, "The auction is on Saturday, right? Let's use this opportunity to see who else will be making a move."

"Understood," the subordinate replied respectfully and left.

Desperate to win the battle of public opinion, the Fuller family launched an all-out media campaign. Their PR team worked tirelessly to salvage their reputation but had limited success.

Those truly interested in the map wouldn't abandon their ambitions to take over the Fuller family. Meanwhile, the general public saw the rumors as mere entertainment, making the Fuller family's efforts to divert attention futile.

It was inevitable. After all, the Fuller family harbored and protected Kayla, whose hands were stained with blood. It was an unforgivable sin.

Public outrage wasn't something that could be easily dissipated.

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Felicia saw the news while at college.