Chapter 20 Inquisition

Caroline's scandal kept worsening despite Cyril's initial confidence that sufficient money and connections could smooth it over. But seeing the intensifying public ire made him realize the severity. This was beyond trivial resolving. Reading the incensed commentaries, Cyril knew parts had to be authentic to provoke such reactions. And his own extensive investigations uncovered no hints of fabrication. Reluctantly, he accepted the legitimacy of the accusations. Numerous times, Cyril almost called Caroline to demand explanations but kept hesitating whenever he recalled their history, putting his phone down again undecidedly. This entire mess was giving him a pounding headache however. He never expected things to spiral so wildly out of control. Just then, an email notification distracted him. Though sent anonymously, Cyril's instincts blared warnings it would provide clarity the moment he opened it. Indeed, detailed timelines about the entire screenplay theft scandal emerged. Meticul