Chapter 1269 You’re Our Only Hope!

“Chiara, if this scandal keeps spreading, I might have to leave Lane’s Group. If that happens, we’ll lose our chance to turn things around completely.” Chiara frowned while looking troubled. “Dad, I’m powerless right now. I can’t do anything on my own, and I don’t have any real authority. I’m just a puppet...” Theodore sighed helplessly. He was not sure what to say. He had some idea of Chiara’s situation. However, he did not want the scandal to drag on for too long. If it did, someone would eventually notice and his reputation would be ruined. He would be completely cut off from the company. “Sigh...” Theodore looked distressed but did not want to end the call. Chiara sighed as well and said reluctantly, “Dad, I’ll try my best to find a solution. I’ll beg them again. But are you sure you don’t have an illegitimate daughter?” “Of course, I don’t!” he said firmly. Chiara remained worried. She thought for a moment and spoke again, “Dad, things have already escalated this far. You