Williams was fuming red as he read the newspaper highlight today. This was defamation aimed at his family following the divorce scandal of his son. Many had speculated that his family trying to block the former daughter in law of O'Ryan from speaking the truth to the media hence she was badly injured as a result. The front page of the newspaper showed the picture of Mia Wilson with her head being wrapped with thick gauze lying on the bed like a lifeless body.

He didn't expect that this woman had the audacity to defame his family with this method as she didn't make a fuss over the divorce matter. She willingly signed the paper and left their mansion. Who knew that she would backstab the family this way. Luckily, O'Ryan had devoted supporters that chose to stand by his family and helped to spread the words around saying this was a cheap trick to bring down his reputation. Moreover, the police had clarified that the cause of the injury was a pure incident. His family wasn't involved in this matter. Definitely, William was beyond furious when his family was being accused of something they didn't do.

William ma.s.saged his temple as he felt that his head was getting heavier. Indeed, he had high blood pressure considering how old he was now and this baseless speculation had worsened his condition. Seeing the unhealthy state of him a.s.sistant Rael offered to call the special entertainment service so that he could relax a bit however he declined the suggestion. He couldn't afford another mistake at this moment knowing that someone out there was targeting his mayor position. He bet that that person was waiting for him lowering his guard so that they had new evidence to threaten him.

"Release the statement to the public. Say that we'll adhere to the police investigation if they want to open up the case. Since we are not involved in this, we aren't afraid to be investigated and you better find out where is my son. Ask him to come home immediately."

"Yes, Sir. I've one more thing to report to you. We've received an Intel saying that there will be a new party to be established and partic.i.p.ated in this upcoming election."

"Got ties with the royal families?"

"Mr Miller had yet to confirm this tip. Do you want me to schedule an appointment with him?"

"Nevermind. The royal families are quite happy with the huge investment we brought in last time. I don't think they gonna change side so soon. Let them be. They won't last long."

Receiving the order, a.s.sistant Rael quickly carried out his tasks leaving William left alone in the mayor's office. He didn't forget to pick up the newspapers that were scattered on the floor before throwing them into the hallway dustbin.

Regarding the new parties, William had nothing to worry as it wasn't the first time new parties were set up when the election campaign was about to begin and those parties would collapse soon. His United Democratic Party had sustained this long mainly because of the support from the royal families. As long as he satisfied the royal members, they would continue to back up his party and his position won't get s.n.a.t.c.hed easily.

However, he needed to settle his son's divorce issue quickly so that he could maintain the trust of the royal families in him. William had a few names in his mind that could be the one that incited his former daughter in law to defame his reputation. Mia wasn't the type of a person who brave enough to be in conflict with him knowing that he could destroy her life easily with the power he had. Unless there was someone brainwashed her to put this fight.

His top suspect was the woman who claimed to be Mia's biological mother that he met recently. That woman truly disregarded his warning so he didn't need to play nice in this battle if the perpetrator was actually her. The marriage between his son, Damien and that woman's daughter, Mia was just a business arrangement hence once the marriage no longer held value, naturally, his son would opt for divorce.

Damien was a spoiled son since he was the only heir to O'Conner's family business, Scorpion Group. Even so, William was fortunate to have a son that prioritised the business value over personal sentiments. At first, Damien was against this marriage idea as he didn't like being tied down but after taking into consideration of the potential economic benefits the company might gain, he accepted it. Then after he had fully reaped the benefits, he then suggested the divorce. The mother, Olivia strongly supported this idea after seeing his son's unhappiness with this marriage and William had no other reason against this idea.

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Moreover, Wilson's side had broken the deal first. So, William had no obligation to seek agreement with them. Plus Wilson family couldn't do anything to O'Ryan since his family had the support of O'Conner and the royal families. The once big tyc.o.o.n in South West Land had gone down and now wasn't comparable to O'Ryan's empire at all. It seemed that today's news was his old friend's doing, calling for his return to South West Land.

William hit the intercom b.u.t.ton and a female voice came through it.

"Yes, Sir?"

"Let Alex attend the meeting on my behalf until I give further instruction. I'll be away for a personal trip these two-three days. If anyone looks for me, refer them to a.s.sistant Rael."