Chapter 104
**Chapter 104 p>
Rather than retreating to her room, Serenity chose to sit on the balcony swing, gazing at the flowers and stars above. After gathering her thoughts, she eventually made her way back to her room.
It was a serene and tranquil night for the young couple.
Meanwhile, at the hospital, the Hunts found themselves embroiled in a media frenzy.
The media storm that had engulfed Liberty and Serenity did not significantly affect the sisters. However, Serenity’s response to a tweet included not only Liberty’s account of the truth but also a recording of what the townspeople had to say. Even the town council supported Serenity’s assertions.
Resourceful netizens uncovered the Hunts’ professional and financial details.
The family resided in villas and enjoyed stable jobs with annual incomes ranging from several hundred thousand to over a million dollars. As for the older generation, both Old Mr. and Mrs. Hunt had savings amounting to hundreds of thousands as well.
While the Hunts had ample resources to cover their grandmother’s medical expenses, they instead sought financial compensation from their two granddaughters. This move did not sit well with online observers, particularly in light of the evidence, including a phone conversation between Old Mr. Hunt and Serenity.
[The grandfather seems more interested in pressuring his granddaughters to pay the bills rather than using his own funds. It’s not like the family lacks other children; all their offspring are quite successful, so why not ask them for help p>
[Why drag the granddaughters into this when they have other children? Moreover, the grandparents had signed a contract stating that neither party would owe anything after receiving the insurance payout. They certainly have some nerve trying to twist the narrative for their benefit p>
[Just listen to that voice recording. Surely, the grandfather must be joking. I can’t believe this p>
I can’t believe he’s expecting his granddaughters to cover the costs of gas and accommodation. The children should be focused on caring for their sick parents in the hospital, not putting that responsibility on the granddaughters! While it’s reasonable for both children and grandchildren to come together to help with medical expenses, why are only the granddaughters being singled out? It’s concerning that the grandsons are not contributing financially, yet their grandfather insists that the granddaughters reimburse the grandsons for their travel and lodging. This feels like a clear case of discrimination against girls.
John, who is a senior executive at one of the subsidiaries of the Stone Group, should really have his hiring policies re-evaluated. Once netizens uncovered the employment details and income of the Hunts, the backlash mainly fell on Serenity’s cousin, John. He wasn’t entirely blameless, as he had his secretary craft a narrative that painted him in a better light.
Many users began tagging the official Stone Group account, calling for John’s termination. “Those ungrateful kids! They’re trying to get my children and grandchildren into trouble. I will make sure those girls hear from me. What’s wrong with asking them to pay for their own grandmother’s medical bills? I don’t see why I can’t express my frustrations when they won’t even visit or offer support,” Old Mr. Hunt ranted in the hospital ward.
Old Mrs. Hunt chimed in, echoing her husband’s sentiments. All she could think about was leaving the hospital to confront the granddaughters. The entire family gathered in the cramped ward to discuss their next steps. Mike was all over the place, and his friends were upset with him for twisting the facts and putting them in a challenging situation. A few even considered severing ties with Mike, labeling him as a terrible person.
“What do we do now, Mike?” his father asked, concern evident in his voice. “I’ve seen the comments, and it’s not looking good p>
Things are looking promising for us, but there’s a pressing question: how did the public manage to uncover details about our jobs and salaries?
While many aspects of this situation may not be significant, one thing is clear: John must retain his position. Unfortunately, a wave of criticism has emerged, with some unhappy netizens tweeting at Stone Group’s official account, urging them to terminate John’s employment.
Due to his hectic schedule, John couldn’t make it to the hospital, but he planned to reach out to Mike directly regarding any necessary communications.
In response to the public outrage, John decided to hire professional trolls to help improve the family’s image. He also invested money to try and erase Serenity’s tweet, but it was puzzling that he couldn’t manage to reduce traffic on that particular post.
Despite his efforts to spin the narrative in favor of the Hunts, the trolls faced significant backlash from furious netizens. Ultimately, the anger and resentment from the public proved too much for them to handle.