Chapter 247

Sophia Laurent had just taken the position of CEO at Valdemar Holdings, but her footing wasn't secure yet.

The video in her possession was her trump card. Now wasn't the right time to reveal it.

Once she solidified her position at Valdemar, she would use this video to extract maximum benefits.

After securing the money, she would release the footage, ensuring Sophia lost the Valdemar family's backing completely.

Meanwhile, Victoria Lowell set down her chopsticks and quietly retreated to her bedroom.

She opened her phone. The top trending hashtag displayed intimate photos of Emily Lowell with the four Lowell brothers.

Her fingers trembled slightly.

In the pictures, Emily was either nestled in her brothers' arms or resting her head on their laps, her expression coy.

Victoria's heart clenched.

This couldn't be real.

Emily had always been the epitome of grace and propriety. How could she do something like this?

And with all four brothers!

Suddenly, Emily's earlier panic made sense.

Victoria paced the room anxiously before deciding to confront them.

She marched straight to William Lowell's bedroom.

She raised her hand to knock but changed her mind and pushed the door open instead.

It wasn't locked.

The sight that greeted her was William embracing Emily.

"What are you doing?" Victoria's voice was icy.

They sprang apart.

"Mom, why didn't you knock?" William frowned.

Emily kept her head down and murmured, "Mom."

Victoria scoffed. "Since when do I need permission to enter my own son's room?"

Her gaze flickered between them.

"Unless there's something you're hiding?"

William forced a smile. "Mom, don't believe those online rumors."

Victoria studied his face in silence.

"Emily, go to your room," she commanded. "I need to speak with your brother alone."

Emily hurried out, her steps unsteady.

Once the door closed, Victoria locked eyes with William.

"William, tell me the truth. Are you in love with Emily?"