She outshines 466

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Chapter 466

The netizens overseas mocked Osceiton. On the other hand, the netizens in Osceiton criticized Anabel and the Powell family, demanding that they be investigated.

Someone wrote: [Anabel had so many scandals before so she should be fired. However, her unit still kept her and even let her join the board of directors.]

The same person went on: [Moreover, she has a lot of assets overseas and many foreign connections. Just how much did she embezzle from the state and how many state secrets did she leak

Another added: [How can she get so many assets herself? It’s obvious her family earned it for her to spend. The Powell family is the one who should be punished!]

A male netizen stated: [Why does she look down on the hardworking masses? It’s all because of her upbringing. This shows that there is a problem with the entire Powell family.]

A woman added: [These people act like they’re loyal to the country, enjoy all kinds of privileges and honors, but they’re secretly morally corrupt. They see the public as a resource to be exploited.]

As expected, these videos quickly disappeared completely from the Internet within the country. Words like “Anabel Powell” and “the Powell family in Dichester” were also banned. All relevant comments were deleted.

However, the videos overseas could not be deleted and continued to spread crazily on the Internet.

Many netizens in Osceiton had already downloaded these videos and were discussing it. Public opinion was overwhelming. The government and official media soon announced they would definitely investigate the videos and their content.

As to how they would go about doing it, ordinary folks weren’t allowed to have that information.

In short, Jaquen Heavy Industry soon announced that Anabel was suspended pending the results of the investigation. The Powell family also said they would cooperate fully with the investigation by the relevant national authorities.

The entire country was watching to see if Anabel and the Powell family were above the law.

Although no one could discuss Anabel and the Powell family openly, discussions still continued, but more secretly.

One of the netizens said: [There’s news that the Number One Evil Woman has been terrified these past few days. She’s been crying all day and doesn’t even dare to leave the house.]

The same person added: [Her other family also seized the opportunity to make things difficult for her, wanting to rob her of her power in the family.]

Another added: [There are rumors that the Evil Woman’s grandpa has been sick for the past few days and can’t see anyone. He couldn’t even meet with the investigation team. Do you think he’s really sick or pretending?]

Someone replied: [It’s hard to say. He is probably pretending to be sick. However, he is 90 years old after all. It’s probably easy for him to catch a cold at night.]

A female netizen argued: [Although the matter with the videos is blown up, with the Evil Woman’s family’s status and power, it will at most ruin her future in politics.]

She asked: [Surely, it’s not enough to deal a blow to the Powell family. Thus, her grandpa probably can’t be so frightened that he fell sick, right?]

Indeed, if it were just those two videos, it would at most destroy Anabel’s future. However, it was no small matter when it included the robbery of the photolithography machine technology and the destruction of the domestically made photolithography machine.

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At this moment, Derrick, dressed in a black suit, was sitting in a rosewood chair. His hands were folded on the handle of his walking stick and his back was as straight as the walking stick.

Although he was old and no longer strong, his aura was more restrained and profound.

When he stared at Anabel with eyes that had witnessed a century’s worth of turmoils, Anabel felt as if she was standing in front of a tall mountain.

Even if she raised her head, she could not see its peak. It was so intimidating that she could not move even if she wanted to.

“Do you know who you’ve offended?” Although Derrick was no longer tall, he was still able to look at Anabel loftily.

Anabel looked much more haggard. Of course, outsiders had no chance to see how disheveled she was.

“After thinking about it, the only one I can think of is Matthew.” She bit her lip and added, “Matthew knew that I tried to kidnap the Donovan family and wanted to avenge his girlfriend, so he found a way to get those two videos.”

Derrick did not get angry or scold Anabel. He just said expressionlessly, “Even if Matthew obtained these two videos, what about the photolithography machine?”

Anabel’s eyes suddenly widened when she realized Derrick knew about that. She said anxiously, “Grandpa, I’m really not involved in the robbery of the photolithography machine. I don’t even know it exists, let alone send people to rob it.

“Don’t you know what I’m capable of? There’s no way I could find out about the existence of that technology.”

“That’s not important anymore,” Derrick interrupted, “The important thing is, how are you going to clear your name?”

This involved a domestically produced photolithography machine that was one of the most advanced in the world. It was considered treason to steal the technological information of the photolithography machine and the machine.

No matter how connected and powerful they were, once they betrayed the country, no one could protect them.

Anabel also understood this. That was why she was so scared that she could not sleep well at night. In just a few days, she had lost a lot of weight.

She said, “I–I will cooperate fully with the National Security Bureau’s investigation. I believe they will definitely find out the truth and prove my innocence.”

Derrick looked disappointed. “Do you know who framed you for the robbery?”

Anabel shook her head. “I–I can’t think of anyone. The Graham Group is not involved in the chip industry. Matthew manages such a large corporation. It’s unlikely he has the energy to develop a photolithography machine in private-”

“It’s Athena!” Derrick did not want to waste any more time and interrupted again. “Athena is Professor Priscilla Day. The photolithography machine was developed by the private research institute under her name. Do you get it now?”

“What?” Anabel’s voice cracked. She trembled as she said agitatedly, “No way. She’s a fourth–year student who hasn’t graduated from university yet.

“How could she have such an advanced research institute? How could she have won -years a few years ago?

“Grandpa, where did you get the news? Whoever told you this must be lying to you.”

the Nobel Prize for three consecutive

Derrick shook his head and interrupted her for the third time, “Anabel, even now, you still don’t know who your biggest opponent is. Haven’t you found out the actual truth about the robbery of the photolithography machine?”

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Anabel went silent. She realized her grandfather wasn’t joking and was horrified.

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After a while, she said shakily, “If Athena is Priscilla, she was the one who led the development of the photolithography machine. Moreover, she has a grudge against me. So… she was the one who framed me for the robbery?”

Derrick slowly closed his eyes. “If that’s the case, what do you plan to do?”

Anabel couldn’t help but tremble. “I–I will catch Athena and force her to tell the truth and prove my innocence.”

Derrick let out a long sigh. He closed his eyes as if he did not want to look at her anymore.

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He said, “Don’t treat her as Athena. Instead, treat her as Priscilla. Do you think you’re more important than Priscilla? Do you think, in the eyes of our country, our family is more important than her?”

These two questions struck Anabel like a thunderbolt. Only then did she realize Priscilla was a groundbreaking, world–class scientist who could drive the development of the country and the world.

Priscilla was undoubtedly a national treasure and a key figure to be protected by the state.

There was no way Anabel could capture someone like that and make her spill the truth. Anabel had been in a lofty position for too long and had never taken the people beneath her seriously.

Thus, she couldn’t turn her mindset around even though she knew Athena was Priscilla.

Derrick’s eyes were filled with fatigue. He did not question her anymore and said directly, “Think about it. She was able to win the Nobel Prize when she was still in middle school.

“She can develop a photolithography machine before graduating from university. Do you think she is able to achieve so much alone?”

Anabel was shocked again. Her facial expression changed drastically. “Are you saying someone powerful is backing her?”

“We have to solve this problem at its root,” Derrick said, “Go find Athena in person and talk to her. Let her absolve you of responsibility.”

Anabel nodded. “Alright, I’ll talk to her.”

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After returning to her room, Anabel thought of how she should convince Athena for a long time. She still felt this matter had to be resolved as soon as possible and could not be delayed. Thus, she took out her phone and called Athena.