The Broken Heart's Beauty (Salguero Siblings Series #3)

Chapter 46- Statement

Rupert McKenzie, a prominent model, issued a statement on Tuesday morning regarding the recent scandal involving designer Avyanna Marlowe Salguero. McKenzie admitted he contacted Senyorita Salguero to pick him up from a bar and confessed to forcing a kiss on her due to the effect of alcohol, acknowledging his actions as harassment. He emphasized that nothing further occurred.

Sources confirmed that architect Juan Dukiel Alatorre was in Japan for a business meeting at the time.

Senyorita Salguero has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident.

I put down my tablet after reading the public apology Rupert made.

Hindi ko akalain na gagawin niya iyon. He didn't inform me. Sinalo niya ang kasalanan kahit na posible iyong sumira ng career niya.

I've read some comments, and most of them are not good. Karamihan pa sa kanila ay gustong matanggal si Rupert sa mga naka-line up na models para sa show.

"This man has the guts," I heard kuya Cassian commented.

Narito kami sa mansion at pinag-uusapan ang sunod na gagawin.

I reached for Duke's arm and wrapped it around my waist.

He caresses my lower abdomen. Nagbigay iyon ng kakaibang kiliti sa katawan ko.

"I have officially filed charges against Patrice for cyber libel, serious physical injuries, acts of lasciviousness, and conspiracy with Austin. These charges are a direct response to allegations of defamation, physical harm, lewd conduct, and coordinated actions targeting Yanna," ibinaba ni Tadeo ang folder sa lamesa.

I didn't argue when Duke said he wanted to file a case against Patrice and Austin. I saw that they are also in favor of him. I know he has the right to do this, he has been drugged. On my part, it's my reputation that has been damaged, but they caused injury to Duke.

Nalaman ko na ilang araw din siyang hindi nakapagtrabaho dahil namamanhid ang ilang parte ng katawan niya. He gave his medical record to Tadeo to use as evidence.

Gayon pa man alam ko na hindi niya ito gagawin para sa sarili niya kung hindi para sa akin.

My Dukiel.

"Thank you, attorney. I'll leave the rest to you." He nodded and I released a deep breath.

"About Rupert, I don't want you to meet him alone again. Can you do it for me, love?" Ngumiti ako at tumango.

"Of course, love." I don't want him to get worried.

"Let Tadeo at least release a statement for you, Yanna." Sinabi ko na hindi ako maglalabas ng statement pero gusto rin ni Duke na kahit si Tadeo lang ang mag-clear ng issue.

"Fine, kuya Royse. I'll leave it to you too, Tadeo." Para na rin matapos na at matahimik ang boutique.

I heard from Callie and Grace that they're receiving a lot of phone calls right now regarding the issue. Maging ako marami rin na natatanggap na tawag.

"I'll talk to you regarding that matter, attorney." Napatingala ako kay Duke at nakita ko na seryoso siya.

"Yeah. I have a few questions too." Ayoko na sanang abalahin pa si Duke dahil issue ko naman ito, narito naman din sila kuya at lolo, pero ayaw niyang pumayag.

He wants to handle things in a way that ensures my peace of mind.

"Senyorita Yanna," napalingon kami kay Lean. Nagpadagdag si lolo ng mga kasama namin dito sa bahay dahil humiling pa si kuya Royse ng isang kasambahay at nagpadala rin si lolo kina kuya Cassian nang malaman nito na buntis si Sabel.