Finally, the tone among netizens shifted. They claimed that the first three sons had inherited all the “bad genes” of the Scott family, while all the “good genes” were passed to the fourth son, Scott Livinus. As the head of the Scott family and CEO, Scott Livinus had expanded the family business, charting new territories and driving growth. Personally, he was an exceptional individual—handsome (with photos to prove it), scandal-free, and, to date, he had never been linked to any online influencers or celebrities. Rumor had it that his only passion in life was making money.
His reputation, paired with his stunning appearance, attracted a wave of online fans. Netizens were in an uproar, exclaiming their surprise at just how attractive Scott Livinus was.
Previously, Scott Livinus had a modest online following due to his wealth and good looks, appealing to those who admired men like him. However, that fame was relatively niche since he spent most of his time abroad, and few people knew him well. This time, however, due to the negative publicity surrounding the Scott family, Scott Livinus was positioned as the family’s positive role model. This propelled him to newfound fame online.
**Netizen comments:**
– “I want to have his babies!”
– “OMG, he’s so dreamy! He’s literally a male lead straight out of a movie! Handsome, rich, and so disciplined!”
– “Does he have a girlfriend? Thirty-something and not married—his family must be anxious! Anyway, hubby, here I come!”
– “Sorry, from now on, please call me Mrs. Scott!”
– “Drama queens, all of you! Clearly, he’s in bed with *me* right now. Who even are you people? Anyway, back to cuddling my husband!”
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This was something Scott Richard hadn’t anticipated.
Reading the online reports, he angrily threw his mouse aside.
“What’s wrong?” Ms. Emily asked, puzzled.
“Why is everything always about him?! I’m being painted as the negative example, and he gets all the benefits. How is this fair?”
Ms. Emily glanced at the news and chuckled. “Richard, don’t let this bother you. I heard the hemorrhoid cream development hit another roadblock.”
“What?” Richard’s head began to throb.
Hemorrhoid cream! Again?! He still couldn’t figure out what had gone wrong. He had the formula, so how could there be issues? Could it have been sabotaged by Sophia’s father before his death?
Father and daughter seemed intent on making things difficult for him, deliberately causing trouble over a mere formula.
But where would he find the money to pay Sophia?
“Have you thought of a solution yet?” Ms. Emily asked, leaning over his shoulder.
Having a beauty in his arms eased Scott Richard’s frustration. Holding her close, he snorted coldly. “Where am I supposed to find the money to buy the formula?”
“But Sophia has no family, no parents, no siblings—you have no leverage to threaten her,” Ms. Emily pointed out analytically.
Scott Richard frowned. She wasn’t wrong. Most people had weaknesses, but Sophia seemed to have none that he could exploit.
For the moment, Scott Richard was at a loss.
