The Tycoon's Odyssey

Chapter 290: 290:Suri's Trouble

"It's really delicious."

As the family settled in, the warmth of Evan's meal filled the air. Roy was the first to dig in, his expression shifting from curiosity to admiration. "Evan, this is amazing. Didn't know you had it in you."

Evan chuckled. "Guess there's still a bit you don't know about me."

Claire tasted the tomato-basil soup, her gaze softening. "I always knew you were capable, but this..." She trailed off, savoring the flavor.

Suri, biting into a crispy vegetable fritter, shot him a playful look. "I had my doubts, but this is incredible. I'll leave the cooking to the expert."

As they continued eating, a warm silence settled over them and soon the morning's chaos was forgotten. Claire reached across the table, giving Evan's hand a gentle squeeze, gratitude in her eyes. Roy raised his glass with a smirk. "You've saved us from disaster, but now the bar's high."

Evan grinned, glancing at Suri and Claire. "Just... try not to turn the kitchen into a smokehouse next time, alright?"

They laughed, and for the first time in a while, Evan felt like he was truly at home, surrounded by warmth and laughter.

The atmosphere around the dining table was filled with a lingering warmth, but that changed the moment Suri's phone buzzed sharply beside her.

She reached for it and as she started scrolling it, her face transformed from lighthearted to serious as she took in the caller's words.

Evan and his parents paused, watching her expression carefully.

"Suri?" Evan asked, his brows knitting in concern as he noticed Suri's distorting expressions.

Suri put the call on hold, then looked up, her face clouded with tension. "The news agency... they've started publishing scandals about me."

"What?" Claire and Roy exclaimed in shock, their faces mirroring each other's alarm, while Evan's eyes narrowed as he processed the news.

"What kind of scandal?" Evan asked, trying to gauge the situation's severity. He knew Suri well enough to sense that this wasn't just a typical tabloid article—it felt calculated, something far more insidious.

Suri shook her head. "They've been digging up every bit of dirt on me, waiting for the right moment to launch a full attack. And now that I am away, they are using this to flood the news with everything they could twist into a scandal."

Roy's fist tightened on the table, his jaw clenched in anger. "Don't worry, Suri. I have people who can take care of this. A call from me, and it's handled."

But Suri held up a hand, her tone resolute. "No... let me deal with it. It's better to understand the situation fully before we respond. Erasing it won't solve the root of the problem." She stood, casting an apologetic look around the table. "I need to make a few calls and get to the bottom of this."

Pausing a bit, Evan asked Aurora to display all the headlines. His lenses projected a holographic screen that started displaying images.

[Suri Barrett: The Illegitimate Heiress of Great Royal?

Rumors swirl around Suri Barret's origins, claiming she is the illegitimate daughter of Nathaniel Barret, a result of an affair with a so-called "vixen" who allegedly seduced him to secure her place in high society. Whispers suggest Suri follows a similar path, using her charm to manipulate her way up the social ladder.]

[Hollywood's Dark Secret: Suri's Rise Through the Casting Couch?

Accusations claim Suri exploited Hollywood's dark side, seducing influential figures in the industry to secure roles. A leaked video appears to show directors and producers testifying to her alleged "favors," some even claiming Suri used her allure to gain private access to closed deals, all while maintaining a polished, distant public persona.]

[A Dangerous Diva?

Reports of Suri's so-called "diva" behavior extend beyond Hollywood. She's accused of bullying young actresses and rival celebrities, with a disturbing video allegedly showing her striking a fellow actress with a glass bottle during an argument. The supposed victim stated, "She thinks her influence makes her invincible."]

[Behind Closed Doors: Suri's Shadowy Dealings in High Society.

Additional rumors suggest Suri actively engages in covert maneuvers to silence those who threaten her reputation. Blurred images from exclusive social gatherings depict her in clandestine meetings, which sources claim were set up to orchestrate smear campaigns and squash any negative press from emerging.]

[Family Feud: The Stepdaughter from Hell?

Alleged tensions with her stepmother paint a grim family picture. Some insiders claim Suri's arrogance and selfishness have created rifts within the Barret household, with her stepmother labeling her "calculative" and "manipulative." Rumour has it that Suri's actions have driven a wedge into family affairs, leaving a lingering resentment among her closest relatives.]

BANG!

"What the fuck are these articles? Is this a fucking game for them.?

The phone in Evan's hand was crushed into pieces as soon as he burst into fury upon seeing the follow-up articles.

"Hahaha!"

A crazed laughter escaped him, echoing through the room.

"Good...Good...This played very well but...."

"They have forgotten who they are messing with.."