Hart Group's official statement went live at exactly 8:00 that evening. It was shorter than any business announcement we had ever released, containing only three paragraphs. The first paragraph stated that the engagement agreement between Hart Group heiress Valerie Hart and Adrian Foster had been arranged by their elders to advance a proposed business partnership. During the 3-year engagement, Hart Group had contributed resources worth a total of 470 million dollars to companies affiliated with Foster Holdings. A detailed list had been published simultaneously on Hart Group's official website. The second paragraph stated that during the engagement, Adrian had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with Chloe Lane, a former intern at his company. Valerie had warned both parties repeated

