Chapter 424: Henry Bennett Said Nothing in Response to His Lawyer's

Henry Bennett said nothing in response to his lawyer’s inquiry. He picked up the pen. His signature flowed across the document, his gaze fixed intently on Vanessa.

“I expect you to honor our agreement, Vanessa.”

“I will, Grandfather.”

A saccharine smile graced Vanessa’s lips as she took the contract. She exited the room without a backward glance. Henry watched her leave, his eyes slowly closing with profound weariness. Her earlier outburst had shaken him to his core. He never imagined she possessed such a ruthless side. Holding Caleb hostage left him with no alternative. She was, after all, his biological granddaughter. They had pushed her to this extreme. Perhaps granting her the shares would bring her some peace. If she executed the plans outlined in her proposal, the company might even benefit.

What other choice did he have? He was bound by blood. A heavy sigh escaped him. A sudden thought prompted him to address his attorney.

“Transfer all properties under my name to Sienna Bennett.”

The lawyer was visibly stunned. Everything? To Sienna? He… Back in her room, Vanessa’s expression contorted into pure malice. She finally held sixty percent of the company’s shares. She was now the director of the Bennett Holdings. The thought of her new status clashed violently with the humiliation she had endured. A powerful urge to flee the country surged within her. Not yet. She had to endure a little longer. The Bennett Holdings shares were valuable, but not enough. Accessing the company’s main official accounts, she logged into Pulse. Her post was calculated and precise.

(After a thorough investigation, it has been confirmed that Vanessa Bennett and Harrison Caldwell were drugged with a substance known as Nightshade. Its scent induces unconsciousness and vivid hallucinations. The perpetrator remains unidentified, but the Bennett Holdings is committed to uncovering the truth! Furthermore, the Bennett Holdings pledges ten billion dollars to the Phoenix Initiative. This project will combat illegal narcotics and underground syndicates, aiming to protect innocent women from harm! Vanessa Bennett will lead this project and serve as its ambassador to raise societal awareness!)

She attached a photo of a fabricated medical certificate. Its caption stated, (Vanessa Bennett’s poor fetal development was directly caused by exposure to illegal drugs!) The post went live. Vanessa immediately paid a swarm of online commentators to flood the replies. (OMG! Nightshade causes unconsciousness? That's terrifying!) (I didn’t notice anything in the video! I thought she was conscious! I had no idea it was such a sophisticated drug.) (The world is truly a dangerous place. Poor Vanessa’s reputation was destroyed because of this! It’s so unfair.)

(It’s heartbreaking. Her wedding was ruined, her reputation shattered. She’s suffered so much.) (Is it just me, or does this seem suspicious? Vanessa was the top supermodel, then her nudes were leaked, a media storm followed, other top models were targeted, and now she was drugged!) (It’s clearly a targeted attack! The modeling industry is vicious!) (Even if Vanessa was involved with Harrison, that’s her private business! Who released that video? It’s a gross invasion of privacy!) (Exactly! She should sue whoever did this!) (I feel so sorry for Vanessa. She doesn’t deserve this.)

The paid comments dominated the section, suppressing any dissenting voices. To solidify her narrative, Vanessa posted a carefully crafted video statement.

“To be completely honest, I wanted to contact the authorities when this happened. But I was paralyzed with fear. I was terrified of losing Derek. I was utterly terrified. And now…” She paused, her eyes welling with manufactured tears. “The truth is, I was drugged. Because of that, I was forced into actions against my will. Now, everyone mocks me. The man I love has abandoned me…”

She took a shaky, dramatic breath before continuing.

“But I don’t blame him. I can’t even accept myself right now. From this moment forward, I will dedicate myself entirely to my work. I will strive to become a better person. Through the Phoenix Initiative, I hope every woman will join me. We will stand united. We will fight against the manufacturers of these illegal drugs. We will fight for every victimized woman. If you are brave enough to share your story, I will personally oversee the investigation and resolution of each case. I will also provide comfort funds from the initiative.”

The video successfully rebuilt her image. Public perception began to shift in her favor once again.