Yvonne turned red with anger when she heard the reporter.
"How dare you! What gives you the courage to accuse me?! I don't have to scheme anything because Cody and my family all spoil me a lot."
"If you say, so Ms. Yvonne. I have nothing else to ask. How about you, guys, any more questions?" The brave reporter faced the rest.
The other reporters simply turned their backs after recording Yvonne's reaction. They figured the same thing. The family intentionally caused the press to misunderstand Cody's presence during her birthday. When they each reviewed the pictures and videos from the banquet, they all realized that Cody did not even bring a present.
With Allen focusing on finances while the couple was away, they slowly regained the upperhand. As soon as Yvonne's interview was done, Cody invited her grandfather over to JADE.
The old man was ushered to one of the conference rooms and the couple soon met with him. George sat quietly beside her husband as the latter went straight to business.
He showed the old man undeniable proof of malicious intent as well as a clip of his granddaughter's interview. Cody did not say anything more after that.
But the old man knew he couldn't reverse the situation now. He called his lawyers to prepare the transfer of rights to Cody immediately. After the call, he pleaded that his precious granddaughter be not implicated in any way.
As soon as the company issue was cleared, Cody called the various media outlets not to release Yvonne's interview and simply let the issue end naturally. The old man did not leave empty handed though. George transferred payment for the shares his family relinquished.
The couple did not give any conditions nor threats but their actions clearly indicated that the Chiongs are cutting ties from them.
The grandfather who spoiled his granddaughter could do nothing more. He could only blame himself for blindly supporting Yvonne's whims, not considering whether these are right or wrong. In reality, he also did not lose much financially. The small company was only one of many under their empire. However, his heart is bleeding for the heartbreak of his beloved grandchild.
He invested in Cody's first venture for two reasons: his friendship with the latter's grandfather and create opportunities for Yvonne. But because of what happened, it is possible that he would even lose the friendship.
The short episode was soon forgotten. Both the business and the couple's relationship were practically unscathed. The happy albeit demanding atmosphere at JADE is maintained.