Chapter 133 Conspiracy Theory
Chapter 133 Conspiracy Theory
Meanwhile, Zachary had been nowhere to be seen all Sunday.
Perhaps he was unsure how to face Lenora.
Around five in the evening, another piece of news made headlines and trended on Twitter.
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A fire broke out at the Fuller Group’s industrial park in Acocester, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The cause of the fire remains unclear, and an investigation is ongoing.
In a video shared by a passerby, flames soared high into the sky, and the surrounding area was in complete chaos as firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze.
Netizens had long harbored a clear animosity toward big corporations and capitalists. Given that Zachary was already in the midst of a public relations storm, even the slightest connection to the fire stirred up significant reactions.
The comment section was flooded with mockery, and the narrative that Zachary had cheated on Susanna during their marriage gradually ga
raction.
Unbeknownst to everyone, various versions of the cause of the fire began circulating online, with all fingers pointing toward the Fuller family. The situation escalated further as certain marketing accounts fueled the frenzy among netizens.
Even though the Fuller Group had issued a statement promising to fully cooperate with the police investigation, it did little to ease the situation. The number of comments exploded, quickly followed by a wave of insults and accusations.
Even some of the more rational netizens, who urged patience and advocated waiting for the official investigation, were branded as capitalist lapdogs by the frenzied online community.
When the news broke, Miles rushed to Galaxy Bay. He briefly explained the situation to Lenora, mentioning that Zachary was tied up dealing with the aftermath at work and couldn’t make it home for the time being. Without hesitation, he gathered Zachary’s belongings and left.
Lenora gazed at the empty room, a frown creasing her brow
She pulled out her phone, standing quietly for a moment, but ultimately decided against making that call.
On Monday, Lenora went to work as usual.
Upon entering the company, everyone she encountered greeted her with a warm smile. “Good day, Ms.
Wilkin.”
Good morning, Ms. Wilkin.”
“Have you had breakfast, Ms. Wilkin? I have an extra serving of soy milk here.”
With a gentle smile, Lenora declined and walked around the corner, only to bump into a female coworker head–on.
The employee was about to lose her temper, but when she realized it was Lenora, her expression shifted
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instantly. “I’m sorry, Ms. Wilkin. I hope you’re not hurt
“I’m fine,” Lenora responded with a grin.
She didn’t recognize this female employee but clearly remembered her voice.
The woman was Lulu, the one involved in the controversial couple dispute.
Lenora wasn’t sure what to say. It is what it i
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At nine in the morning, the police of Acocester released details about the fire incident. According to surveillance footage and survivor testimonies, it was revealed that the deceased had been drinking while on duty, which led to improper operation and triggered the fire.
Many netizens, influenced by irresponsible media, questioned the police report and demanded the release of the surveillance footage.
Whenever mishaps occurred involving capitalists, the general public quickly laid the blame on them, often disregarding the truth.
What had the capitalists done wro silence them.
ir only mistake was failing to offer money to the netizens to
In this incident, doubts arose that the victims were not staff on duty but had instead been forced to stay back for overtime..
Some skeptics suggested that the survivors could not provide valid evidence, asserting they might have been bribed to twist the truth.
Additionally, questions about the adequacy of fire safety measures in the industrial park surfaced, Suggesting potential safety risks.
From time to time, all kinds of conspiracy theories emerged.
Occasionally, one or two netizens would post statements expressing their faith in the police, but these voices were drowned out by the torrent of criticism, making barely a ripple. Those posts became targets for indignant netizens, who relentlessly mocked the posters, deriding them as naive.
Not long after, a clip from an interview skyrocketed to the top of the trending list on Twitter, its popularity continuing to surge.
The interview featured Heston Murphy, the son of the deceased.
Appearing to be a young man in his twenties and dressed in simple autfre, he faced the camera, wiping away tears from the corners of his red–rimmed eyes. “My dad has always been an honest and diligent worker. How could he possibly drink on duty? He toiled his entire life, earning money so I could study, and didn’t even get a chance to enjoy the fruits of his labor before passing away so young. I won’t allow anyone to tarnish his reputation after his death! I don’t want money: I just want justice! I’m going to appeal, and I ask for the support of all netizens. Thank you!”
The comments section was overwhelmingly supportive of the family, with many launching criticisms and accusations against the Fuller family.
The issue of drinking was sensitive; the workers‘ compensation insurance stated that any incidents
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involving intoxication or drug use could not be classified as work–related injuries.
In other words, if an employee failed to adhere to the work discipline and the rules set by the employer and ended up getting injured at work due to operating machinery while intoxicated, it was highly unlikely that the injury would be recognized as a work–related injury.
The worker who failed to comply with the rules would bear the responsibility for any mishaps, while the company would be held accountable for its lack of proper supervision. This situation created a complex web of liability, where the compensation amounts could vary significantly.
The Fuller Group released a statement on their official Twitter account, asserting their respect for the results of the police investigation and vowing to act in accordance with the law.
Some netizens expressed their disdain, questioning why the Fuller family stirred up such a fuss when they. given their incredible wealth, could have easily compensated them two million and put the matter to rest.
Yet, some argued that if the deceased really did cause the industrial park fire due to improper operations after drinking, then the Fuller family were also victims and shouldn’t be directly held accountable for the accident.
However, those making such remarks were heavily criticized in the comment section.
The administrative review of the
acident would take time, and during this period, discussions
surrounding the industrial park fire remained heated.
Many netizens closely followed the case, eagerly awaiting the outcome of the administrative review,
The Fuller Group’s stocks continued to plummet, causing chaos within the stock market. It was a complete mess, filled with sighs of despair and curses thrown into the air.
Lenora was at work, and the tension in the office was palpable. The phone in the CEO’s office rang non- stop, with various media outlets calling one after another to inquire about the situation.
All the secretaries were instructed to tell callers that the company was actively working on the issue and asked for everyone’s patience while they awaited further updates.
A secretary approached Lenora with an important message. “Mr. Fuller just called. He advised you out of sight for now, especially when entering or leaving the company
to stay
Lenora understood that some media outlets would go to great lengths for clicks and would corner her just to grab public attention
She nodded in acknowledgment but couldn’t help asking, “When will Mr. Ealler be back!”
“He didn’t say anything about that.”
Meanwhile, at the industrial park in Acocester, the building that had caught fire was cordoned off, and all employees had temporarily ceased their work.
Two senior executives, looking weary, stepped out of the elevator and headed straight for Zachary’s temporary office.
It was hard to gauge Zachary’s emotions from his composed tone over the phone, but no one wanted their projects associated with negative news–especially when unscrupulous media outlets were setting their
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own narratives,
In the office, Zachary stood before the floor–to–ceiling window, his gaze fixed on the fire–ravaged building. He held a cup of coffee, savoring it slowly.
As the two executives entered, he gestured for them to sit on the couch, his tone steady. “All right. Tell me what happened.”
One of the executives, responsible for the industrial park, sat rigidly, appearing somewhat nervous. “Mr. Fuller, I take full responsibility for this incident. Our safety and supervision were not up to par. No one expected him to drink while on duty, let alone tamper with the machinery. His shift partner said he was beyond reasoning. We’ve never encountered such an issue in the past…”
“You’re telling me you needed to make a mistake before learning your lesson?” Zachary questioned him.
The person in charge paled, feeling as if he were sitting on pins and needles.
Given that there were three of them on duty, there was no reason they couldn’t have persuaded the
worker.
It was evident they hadn’t taken was wrong. Afraid of taking resp
tuation seriously until the fire broke out and they realized something oility, they shifted all the blame onto the deceased.
The atmosphere in the office fell into utter silence.
Meanwhile, Jeremy, the executive deputy CEO in charge of the industrial park, rushed to the scene as soon as the incident occurred. He had hoped to contain the situation, but unfortunately, he was a step late.
During the meeting. Jeremy advised, “Mr. Fuller, what’s done is done. Our priority now should be controlling public opinion to minimize the impact. Once that’s under control, I’ll meet with the family personally to negotiate a private settlement. This is the most prudent course of action.”
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