Chapter 194: Chapter 194: The Missing Scammer
Ashley Shaw observed Ariana Grant’s expression and instantly felt tense when she suddenly fell silent.
"What exactly happened? Did Jade Coleman contact you? She shouldn’t be able to now; she should be detained for questioning."
"It’s not Jade Coleman."
Ariana Grant called her boyfriend by his full name and then said, "It’s my boyfriend."
"That guy named Leah?"
"It’s Leon, as in conscience." Ariana reminded her, lest she mixed up the characters.
"Alright, alright, tell me, what did Leon do to you?"
"It’s not conscience... forget it, let’s not dwell on that. Didn’t you just ask me to find out if he actually had a job?"
"Yes."
"He didn’t reply to me. I called him three times in a row, and he didn’t pick up once."
Ashley Shaw glanced at the time; it had been over an hour since she finished bathing and putting on makeup.
"Try calling him again now."
Ariana Grant nodded and complied.
However, when she called, the mechanical female voice still informed her that "the number you dialed is powered off."
Ariana Grant asked tearfully, "Ashley, could he really be a scammer?"
Ashley Shaw gave her a deep look.
"Did you actually fall for him in this online relationship?"
"Well... not really."
"I want the truth."
"Alright, yes, I did fall for him. I think he’s really great. But he’s suddenly disappeared, and I’m at a loss. If he truly is a scammer, what should I do? Could I wake up one day missing two kidneys?"
Ashley Shaw reassured her, "That’s unlikely. As long as you don’t meet him in person, he won’t know where you are... Wait, did you use this address when you sent him fruit tea bags?"
"...Yes."
Ashley Shaw’s head spun with worry.
If that’s the case, are they really in danger?
Ashley Shaw was silent for a moment and then said, "What about the address he gave you? Let me see it."
Ariana Grant quickly pulled out the address.
The name was "Leon," the phone number was the same one Ariana had just called, and the address was Room A18, Spectator Live.
"Don’t worry, Spectator Live is under the Prescott Group. When we meet Grandpa Prescott later, I’ll ask him for you."
"Okay!"
"Then don’t delay, go change your clothes now. We need to head to the Prescott Family immediately."
"Yes, yes!"
Ariana Grant couldn’t wait to leave and didn’t dare stay at home another second.
...
At the same time, at Spectator Live.
Warren Prescott was having a meeting with the Stardust Team and several newly signed major streamers.
Running a streaming platform is trending in the entertainment industry, and Warren intended to make it the best since he started it.
This is the first project he’s running independently. If done well, it will shut up those who think he’s too young and not suitable for the role of the company’s general manager.
But if not done well, it will naturally give his rivals ammunition against him.
The Prescott Group isn’t a small family business, but many high-level executives in the company are also of the Prescott family.
Those dissenting voices come chiefly from the descendants of Elder Prescott’s younger brother, Noah Prescott.
The history of the Prescott Group can actually be traced back two hundred years, but it truly started thriving after Elder Prescott took over.
Elder Prescott’s younger brother, Noah, is an honest person who, from a young age, has done nothing more than collect dividends from the company, never interfering with any company matters.
But his two children are quite the plotters.
Now their children are about the same age as Warren. Upon learning Warren was involved in company affairs right after high school, they couldn’t resist offering their "guidance."
So what started as Warren’s spur-of-the-moment founding of Spectator Live has turned into a hot potato he must manage perfectly.
After leaving Ariana Grant’s house, Warren went straight to Spectator Live to meet with millions-follower streamers and the Stardust Team, an e-sports team with tens of millions of followers.
The meeting was centered on one point.
Launching a reality survival show with the streamers.
The show would be streamed live 24/7 on Spectator Live.
The location is a primeval forest in the southwest of Veridia.
Of course, the news hasn’t been released yet, but it’s anticipated that once the stream starts, it will rake in countless hits.
"Our show starts tonight, and Manager Lynch will go over the precautionary measures."
Called upon, Manager Lynch was still taken aback by Warren Prescott’s young age and yet authoritative presence rivaling even Chairman Prescott.
Until a colleague nudged his elbow, he snapped back to reality and quickly stood up.
"The show starts tonight, and departure is immediate. We’ll take the Prescott Group’s private jet to the forest. The precautionary measures are as follows, the most important being, starting now, everyone must immediately surrender all communication devices. You can only carry a company-issued satellite watch with location tracking..."
After Manager Lynch announced the precautions, everyone turned in their phones, which were already powered off.
Warren Prescott’s gaze swept over the crowd.
"Did everyone hear clearly?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he noticed Leon Zeller looking restless and uneasy.
"Leon, is there a problem?" Warren asked.
Leon snapped back, quickly shaking his head, "N-no problem."
"Alright, since there’s no problem, head to the lobby on the first floor now. We’ll depart in half an hour."
"But let me emphasize one last thing: no matter what you do, safety must come first during filming."
"If you encounter danger, or feel you might be in danger, press the satellite watch to contact us immediately, and our team will reach your location within ten minutes."
The group responded in unison, "Got it..."
The group quickly took the elevator down to the lobby of Spectator Live.
A crowd gathered outside Spectator Tower, all there to see the Stardust Team.
Fans had somehow found out that the Stardust Team would be at the company today, so they gathered at the gate early in the morning.
However, as everyone peeked through the revolving glass doors of the building, their attention finally settled on Warren Prescott.
"So handsome! He’s really like a character straight out of a comic book, even more handsome than The Wolves!"
"Though my heart still belongs to The Wolves, I must admit, this man is incredibly handsome, the kind that blows you away."
"Who exactly is he? I saw him in the last stream too. He seemed like a staff member, but now it looks like he’s their leader or something?"
"No idea, can’t find any info online."
Inside the building, Warren Prescott reiterated the importance of safety.
Yet, his gaze fell on Leon again, who still appeared distracted.
Warren’s sharp brows furrowed slightly, and he spoke, "Everyone else, board the bus to the airport, Leon, you stay behind."
Leon nervously lifted his head, a trace of anxiety painted on his face.
Once everyone had left, Warren asked, "Speak up, what’s the matter with you?"
Though phrased as a question, it carried a pressure that left no room for avoidance.
Leon bowed his head, a suspicious flush spreading across his handsome face.