News of David being taken into police custody was suppressed by Andrew, preventing any public impact. However, high society circles are always well-informed, making it impossible to keep the matter entirely under wraps.

Mr. Jacob specifically called Andrew to inquire about the situation, his tone laced with sarcasm. Andrew offered no explanation, but after hanging up, he instructed Ryan to send evidence of Thomas's money laundering and bribery to Mr. Jacob, nearly giving the latter a heart attack.

Subsequently, the Clark family also received the news. They was not as easygoing.

Mrs. Clark directly ordered the servants to throw out all of Emily's belongings, declaring that Stellan should divorce her....