Chapter 539

The atmosphere grew tense. Larry broke the silence, trying to ease the situation. "Mr. Brooks, why don't I go get the car? You and Mrs. Brooks can head home first. She's been waiting for you the whole time you were in surgery." "Alright, go get the car," Sergio replied. Maeve stood her ground. "You two can go on ahead." "Mrs. Brooks, there are reporters outside. If you don't leave with us now, they'll take pictures, and it'll turn into nasty tabloid fodder." Larry had made the stakes clear. If Maeve didn't leave with them, it would stir up trouble for the Brooks Group and herself, especially since she had just remarried Sergio. With Sergio in the hospital, any sign of discord would fuel rumors. "Fine. We'll leave together." Maeve gave in. The three of them got into the car. As they exited the parking lot, they saw a swarm of reporters outside. Seeing Sergio's car, the reporters rushed forward to snap photos. "Shake them off." "Yes, Mr. Brooks." Larry sped up, and soon the r