Chapter 292 A chaotic press conference!
Eve switched on the television, as per Sam's message, while delivering their breakfast. Sam said that Eve should watch the telecast that Allan had told Sam about.
Aleena was playing with one of the servants downstairs when Eve lazily switched on the television in Eve's room. She was a little curious as to what was on the telly?
Just as the clock struck 9.00am, Eve switched on the television. And then sat on one of the sofas there while leaning back.
Eve was surprised to see that there was Allan on the telly and she immediately corrected her seat to be a little straighter and did not lean back.
"Thank you to all of you ladies and gentlemen of the television and print media for attending my invitation in such a short time." Allan seemed to stop and take a breath, and let it out slowly.
Allan looked very handsome in his black formal wear and white shirt. Eve could see, however, that Allan's face looked haggard from lack of rest! 'Did Allan also not sleep last night after seeing me?' she could see the bags under his eyes that he was trying to cover with his glasses.
"I'm sure you know why I gathered all of you today! The rumors spread so quickly. Normally, I'm the least likely to confirm anything about the rumors circulating about me! Because I don't think I should confirm something that isn't true! It's just too much trouble for me!" Allan said again and paused for a moment.
"Huuu...." came the boos and jeers at Allan's words. The media crew knew very well who Allan was, and what he had been up to.
After his previous split from Jessica, Allan had closed himself off to the media! Allan never wanted to discuss anything related to personal matters, unless it was a question related to his work then he would respond. That's why the crew flocked to the press conference because they were curious what Allan would say this time. This was the first time he held a press conference regarding his 'personal affairs'!
"Calm down everyone! Let Mr Watson explain something without being cut off! Please, Mr Watson!" Allan's lawyer was forced to intervene because of the chaos that occurred because of Allan's words just now.
"Thank you, Mark! So my honored friends must be wondering why I decided to hold a press conference today!" Allan exclaimed, looking around the room.
Everyone seemed to be silent waiting for what Allan would say next, not to mention Eve who was in a different place watching it. Even Eve unconsciously nodded her head. Her chest suddenly thumped.
"Hurry up! So what's the reason?" shouted someone from the very back.
Allan tried to find the person who asked the question while smiling.
Allan stared at the television camera, as if he knew that Allan was currently looking at the camera, the television cameraman swiftly continued to highlight the look on Allan's face.
Allan closed his eyes and exhaled before answering towards the television.
"The reason is...because I don't want to lose someone I love very much! She is my wife and...my beloved daughter! Evelyn Adams and Queen Aleena Watson!" The camera and several recordings zoomed in on Allan who was smiling at the television.
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Eve's chest shook even faster. She didn't expect Allan to say those words. Allan said his name and his daughter's name as a sign that he acknowledged the existence of the two.
But one thing that surprised Eve was, 'How did he know Aleena's full name? Didn't I just abbreviate it? Is it too obvious to him? Well, maybe Allan had already guessed that the initial 'W' behind Aleena's name was none other than Allan's surname!'
Eve deliberately put it but abbreviated it so that even Allan himself could not know. But Eve was wrong, Allan is not a stupid man! He must know that it's his family name.
Eve covered her face, ' Oh my God, how is this? What should I do?'
"So that's all I wanted to say. You can draw your own conclusions, right? So there's no way I'm getting engaged to Jessica Heart or whoever! Because I already have a very good and beautiful wife and our cute daughter! So please, don't disturb the peace of our family with fake news like this again! And this is also a warning from me, I won't mess around this time! I think that's all for now! Good Morning and Thank You! Please all of you eat the dishes we have provided!" Allan said kindly while slightly bowing and shifting his chair to turn around.
Eve who was watching the live broadcast was like a dazed person and warmed her heart. ' Allan always thought of her as a wife? And they are referred to as his family? Is that true?'
Allan was about to step down from the podium when someone shouted very loudly, making Allan's steps stop and turn his head towards the voice.
"If that is so, where are your wife and daughter now, Mr Watson? Where are they now? Why are you only now revealing this? We never even heard of Mr Watson being married before! For a big businessman like you, it's impossible not to celebrate! The reality is that it never is, isn't it? Is this just a figment of your imagination to avoid your responsibilities, because as we know, Miss Jessica Heart is pregnant with your future child, right? Can you answer that? Or are they just people you paid to cover up this disgrace? As for your marriage, wasn't it a contract marriage? Because, there is a fight over inheritance, for example with your sister, Mr Watson?" a female reporter shouted as she gave Allan a cynical look.
"Sir? How is this going to be answered, sir? Sir?" Bert looked a little anxiously at Allan.
Allan raised his hand, "Find out who asked just now Bert! Hurry up!"
Allan hardened his jaw with emotion but he was not an ordinary person who could not control his feelings at this time. He was already a poor businessman and he had been through a lot. So this was not something big for him.
"Yes, sir! Looks like her name is Meredith, she's from the same news agency that Miss Jessica testified at yesterday! I invited her on purpose, to see her reaction! Turns out she took the bait, sir!" said Bert, holding up his tab and showing it to Allan.
"Ah, so it's her! After this, please take him and put him in jail for defamation! Mark, did you bring the letter I asked you to bring Mark?" Allan asked his lawyer.
"Bring it, sir! I've got it!" Mark exclaimed back.
"Alright, get Bert's projector ready! Mark hands over the file to Bert so it can be put on the projector and seen by everyone there! And you Tom, you still have the video right? The one I asked for last night?" Allan asked again. He didn't expect Haru to pull out his last move to silence the journalist who seemed to look smug with a triumphant look on his face.
"Ready! I know what you mean, I'll connect it to the projector via bluetooth with my mobile phone," said Tom again.
"Thanks Tom, you too Bert and Mark!" exclaimed Allan again. Just as Allan patted his shoulder the woman shouted again.
"How is Mr Watson? You can't answer that, can you? So guys, it's all a sham! Bushit! We'd better get out of here! There's no point in staying!" The woman's words began to provoke.
Everyone began to bustle and make a little noise, and began to glare at Allan's face and move from their respective places.
Allan who was getting furious and very angry turned red in the face and finally shouted!
"SHUT UP!"