Chapter 145: An Internal Storm

The broken remains of their newfound calm and the ruins of their wedding decorations were left behind as Marie, her heart heavy with worry, hurried to the hospital. In his hospital bed, John looked frail and pale, his eyes mirroring the anguish within. He was aware that Olivia was the source of the recent assaults, but there was no concrete proof and the public's opinion had drastically changed. Once a ray of optimism, the project's future was now uncertain and hung dangerously in the balance. While John struggled with his physical illness, Marie became very busy. She got in touch with Sarah and their closest supporters, planning a countermove to Olivia's charges and winning back the public's confidence. She was aware that they needed to move swiftly and forcefully to prevent the public's opinion from entirely turning against them. Sarah was an experienced entrepreneur who recognised the importance of openness and the influence of the media. She arranged public forums, interviews, a