Chapter 148: A Split House

They worked with reliable journalists, carefully examined the material, and wrote press releases. Seeing the storm coming, the consortium went on the attack. They sent fake articles to the media, attacking John and Marie's credibility and portraying them as resentful workers out for vengeance. They went so far as to launch personal assaults, focusing on Marie's journalistic ethics and John's well-being. Even with the constant onslaught, John and Marie did not back down. Their love story acted as a buffer against the criticism, a tribute to their unshakable faith in one another and the cause. They were aware that revealing the truth was crucial, even at the risk of drawing criticism from others. The day of reckoning finally came. At a news conference that Sarah arranged, John and Marie stood side by side in their business suits. Microphones were pushed forward, cameras flashed, and a sea of excited people waited for their disclosures. John started out by stating the consortium's tra