"You're right," Howard agreed, nodding in understanding.

They headed back to their respective homes.

The next morning, Howard was quick to check his phone. As he had anticipated, the Phillips Group dominated the trending news.

Headlines screamed with sensational stories.

“Dead Body Found on Phillips Group's Construction Site."

“Letter of Phillips Group's Dead Worker."

“Phillips Group is Evil."

“Blood for Blood. Life for Life."

The negative news was spreading like wildfire.

Clicking on a random article, Howard read how influencers were echoing a similar narrative-the man who died the previous night had apparently left a letter accusing the Phillips Group of inhumane treatment. The story was gaining traction, with many netizens readily believing it.

Online, the deceased's family expressed their grief. They had been a joyful family of three, but tragedy struck when the young husband died unexpectedly. This loss plunged them from a life that felt Like heaven into a deep, hellish despair.

The video of their story moved everyone who watched it, stirring up feelings of sorrow and empathy. Numerous netizens expressed a desire to donate to the bereaved family. However, the family declined any financial assistance, insisting that their sole aim was to obtain justice from the Phillips Group.

The news left Howard feeling uneasy. He quickly dialed Clint. “The story's trending now. Everyone's turning against the Phillips Group."

"I've seen it," Clint replied.

"The backlash is massive. Do you think this could be the end of the Phillips Group?" Howard's voice was laced with panic. If the Phillips Group collapsed, he worried about his own future employment prospects.

“Maybe we should pressure Lilah to resign from the company," he suggested. "Then, we could tell everyone that the deceased was pushed off the building.”

Clint had recorded the scene, which could serve as crucial evidence.

"I'll approach Lilah about it," Clint replied.

Howard waited for Clint's response.

Meanwhile, Lilah was greeted with a barrage of negative news as soon as she woke up. Upon reaching the office, she could sense the palpable fear among her employees. Even Emma, usually composed, appeared tense.

Remaining calm, Lilah inquired, "How is the investigation proceeding?"

Emma replied, "We've looked into the deceased worker's financial history. There's no unusual activity in his or his family's bank accounts." She frowned, adding, "We also reviewed his work conditions at the site. Everything was standard, with no evidence of bullying or threats."

Yet, the worker was dead, leaving behind a damning letter that swayed public opinion against them.

Lilah pondered for a moment. "This situation isn't as straightforward as it seems. We must be missing something. Keep digging, Emma."