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Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: The Media Storm  

["The football prodigy is Manchester's hero, facing danger alone and defeating the robbers."] 

["The mastermind behind the Reserve Fund Heist? The real hero turns out to be Manchester United's most talented player, Claire."] 

["Who's to blame for the £300 million theft? Why was our hero kept in the dark?"] 

["The Transformers cast was kidnapped—their savior? A footballer."] 

The "Royal Bank of Scotland Reserve Fund Heist" had become a powder keg waiting to explode, and the leaked 45-minute footage of the incident was the spark. 

Once the two collided, the reaction was instantaneous. In less than a night, media outlets across Europe and the U.S. were scrambling to cover the story. USA Today, The Times (UK), and The Sun led the charge, dedicating entire sections to the heist, complete with timelines, witness accounts, and even a public forum for readers to voice their opinions. 

By the next day, the frenzy had only intensified. Every key figure involved—except Claire Lee—had been interviewed multiple times, including the bank employees who had been taken hostage. Yet Claire himself had vanished, with no sightings at the hospital, Manchester United's training ground, or even his own home. 

The Manchester Daily Post, leveraging its local influence, took the opportunity to blast London's police force while taking jabs at rival Premier League clubs. Even Jason Statham, star of the newly released The Bank Job, joined the fray, publicly demanding: 

"As a Brit, I'm grateful Claire stepped up. But I have to ask—can our police actually protect us?" 

Then came Maggie Q and Tom Cruise, who, during a USA Today interview, declared: 

"Heroes shouldn't be forgotten. Claire deserves recognition!" 

Cruise's endorsement sent shockwaves through Hollywood, prompting the Transformers and Mission: Impossible crews to rally behind Claire. Soon, every major film releasing in the UK followed suit, turning the heist into a cultural flashpoint. 

What started as a local crime story had morphed into a nationwide outcry against police incompetence. Small protests erupted in Manchester, led by the homeless, women, and children—groups often dismissed but impossible to ignore. 

Then, Sir Fred Goodwin, CEO of the Royal Bank of Scotland, dropped a bombshell—a photo of himself beside Claire's hospital bed, showcasing the footballer's pale, pained expression. The caption? 

"Our hero's fight isn't over." 

The next morning, the Manchester Daily Post announced that RBS had overtaken BMW as Manchester United's top sponsor—and offered Claire a £4 million endorsement deal upon his recovery. 

Meanwhile, Manchester United's winning streak only fueled the fire: 

- Oct 14: 3-1 victory over Wigan Athletic 

- Oct 18: 3-0 domination against Copenhagen 

- Oct 28: 4-0 demolition of Bolton 

The Bolton match was particularly symbolic—Wayne Rooney scored a hat-trick on his birthday, and after the final whistle, the entire team, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, sang The Night. Even the opposing fans joined in, proving that public sentiment was firmly on Claire's side. 

Just when it seemed the story might fade, Shia LaBeouf reignited the flames in a joint interview with USA Today and The Times: 

Reporter: "As the first to fight back, what was going through your mind?" 

Shia: "I didn't think—I just acted. Seeing a gun to Megan's head… yeah, I lost it." 

Reporter: "What about those who fled instead of helping?" 

Shia (grinning): "Oh, you mean Megan's ex? Look, I won't judge. Not everyone's built like me." 

Reporter: "Have you seen Claire since? Rumor has it he's composing a song for the film." 

Shia: "No, he's been moved to a private facility. But his music? Brilliant. I still don't get why he plays football." 

Reporter: "Any updates on Transformers' release?" 

Shia: "Oh, you'll love this—Michael Bay just wrapped the soundtrack. There's a track inspired by Claire's ordeal. U.S. and UK release same day. Don't miss it." 

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