Chapter 6 - THE MAN WITH NOTHING LEFT TO LOSEAlan disappeared for two days.
He didn't call Avery.
He didn't call Clifford.
Instead, he hired a public relations consultant.
If he couldn't win in court, he would win in public opinion.
By Thursday morning, the first headline appeared.
PROMINENT TEXAS RANCHER ACCUSED OF ATTACKING NEW SON-IN-LAW
The story claimed Clifford was suffering from cognitive decline.
It claimed he had attacked Alan.
It claimed the rancher was attempting to destroy his daughter's marriage.
Alan's photograph appeared beside the article.
He looked young.
Successful.
Innocent.
Clifford's photograph looked old.
Tired.
Vulnerable.
The internet reacted instantly.
Some people believed Alan.
Others demanded answers.
Clifford read the article once.
Then he closed the laptop.
Robert looked at him.
"Want to respond?"
Clifford shook his head.
"No."
"Why?"
"Because he's making one mistake."
Robert waited.
May you like
Clifford smiled.
"He's giving me an audience."
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