In the meeting room on the third floor of the Dahlia, Rick and other senior executives, together with the
low-key Anna, appeared on the speaking stage.
Anna was praised as a graceful, quiet and low-key lady before. However, her inconspicuousness was
deemed as camouflage now. She was said to a scheming actress who loved publicity stunt.
The reporters and fans were waiting to tear off her hypocrisy and reveal her true nature.
Working in the showbiz for many years, Rick, of course, knew their thoughts. He turned on the
microphone. “Attention, please. From now on, Anna is an official actress of the Dahlia. Although there
are many judgments against Anna, we trust her. Therefore, a press conference is held today. If you
have any questions…”
“Fire away. But you must ask in order.”
The reporters were ready, with numerous questions on their notebooks. If they asked together, Anna
couldn’t resist it, and it would be very chaotic.
One reporter raised her hand compliantly. She asked calmly, “Could you please tell us the whole story
about Mary?”
Since Rick warmed them yesterday, no one dared to stir up trouble.
Rick winked at Anna, suggesting that she could speak freely. Anna took the microphone closer and
faced the lenses and flashes calmly. “I did go to the hospital and do the matching test. But after that,
Mary didn’t contact me. I knew nothing about her illness. She was already seriously ill, which you and I
knew later.”
“But Mary’s friends said they had visited you many times. But you used money to bribe them and even
insulted them.”
Anna stared at the furious reporter and asked with a smile, “Are you sure the person is Mary’s friend?
Have you seen her in person?”
The reporter was suddenly startled, not predicting that. “But you did agree to save her. Now, Mary was
dead. Shouldn’t you be blamed?”
“You’re starting a rumor!” Anna suddenly looked cold. Staring at the reporter, she hissed, “How can you
assert that Mary was dead without investigation? If you keep saying that after you know the truth, I
think you just want to report the so-called facts you want.”
“Mary wasn’t in her ward and disappeared for many days. You hid her trail because of the rumor, don’t
you?”
Hid the trail?
Anna didn’t expect the rumors were so ominous.
“Mary isn’t dead!”
“No matter how you defend, you don’t have proofs at all!”
Anna stood up and glared at the arguing reporter. “If I have evidence, you should kneel and apologize
to me.”
“Why? Anna, don’t go too far!” The reporter laughed triumphantly. In her opinion, Anna was struggling
in vain. Soon, Anna would become a joke in the showbiz.
“As a reporter, you start a rumor and make trouble, impairing the reputations of Mary and mine. What
have we done wrong? Why do you keep judging us?”
The reporter chuckled. “Okay, if you can prove it, I’ll kneel and apologize!”
Everyone heard their conversation.
Anna took a deep breath. She wouldn’t choose to do that, if she didn’t have any choice. Eyeing Anna’s
nod, Rick immediately said to the Bluetooth headset, “Take her in. Be careful.”
A minute later, the door was pushed open. Sylvia pushed Mary in.
Mary looked around at those indiscriminate and ignorant reporters and said calmly, “I’m Mary.”
Meanwhile, Sylvia took out her ID card, because Rick had told them before the media wouldn’t trust
them without evidence.
The reporters were all shocked. How could a person, who had been missing for several days, suddenly
appear? Didn’t someone say that her body was secretly buried by Anna?
“How ridiculous you are to trust the rumors. I just had an operation. When I woke up, I was suddenly
reported as a dead person. How can you idiots become reporters?”
Mary’s appearance was enough to clarify everything.
The patient concerned had shown up. Could it be false?
Was she really Mary?
Mary hated the dark side of the media. They criticized Anna again and again for newsjacking. As
Anna’s fan, Mary couldn’t bear it.
Therefore, Mary let Sylvia help her up. She shouted solemnly, “I really want to curse you. Are you
smoking? My illness is my own business. Do I need you to call the shots for me?”
“Anna is my favorite star, my friend. I never want her to donate the marrows. Since you have such a
sense of justice and argue she must save me, why don’t you do the matching test for me?”
“The netizen who claimed to be my friend is Kevin, an agent of the Ole!”
“He framed Anna and made up these stories. The evidence you want, here!”
Sylvia showed the recordings, photos, and the messages taken from the nurse.
All evidence was projected on the big screen behind them, demonstrating that Kevin was the culprit
and deceived everyone.
“Based on these photos and messages, all of you assert that Anna was a killer. Are you qualified
reporters?” Mary glared at them. “Don’t you feel ashamed?”
“I’m fine. Besides, Anna hasn’t done those ridiculous things. She never forgets me. More importantly,
she has helped me find the most suitable voluntary donor. I’ll have surgery soon.”
“You should keep your eyes open. What kind of person is she? If anyone dares to slander her again, I’ll
cooperate with the Dahlia and sue all of you! Accept the full consequences of your action! Since you
don’t know how to restrict yourself, the laws will teach you well!”
Rick really admired her performance. He just guided her a little bit, but she did it so well.
Hearing her words, the reporters were speechless. Everything was unpredictable. The one who
insulted Anna recoiled secretly, blushing and lowering her head.
She hoped that everyone would forget their bet.
“Anna is my favorite star, my friend. | never want her to donate the marrows. Since you have such a
sense of justice and argue she must save me, why don’t you do the matching test for me?”
“The netizen who claimed to be my friend is Kevin, an agent of the Ole!”
“He framed Anna and made up these stories. The evidence you want, here!”
Sylvia showed the recordings, photos, and the messages taken from the nurse.
All evidence was projected on the big screen behind them, demonstrating that Kevin was the culprit
and deceived everyone.
“Based on these photos and messages, all of you assert that Anna was a killer. Are you qualified
reporters?” Mary glared at them. “Don't you feel ashamed?”
“I’m fine. Besides, Anna hasn't done those ridiculous things. She never forgets me. More importantly,
she has helped me find the most suitable voluntary donor. I'll have surgery soon.”
“You should keep your eyes open. What kind of person is she? If anyone dares to slander her again, I'll
cooperate with the Dahlia and sue all of you! Accept the full consequences of your action! Since you
don't know how to restrict yourself, the laws will teach you well!”
Rick really admired her performance. He just guided her a little bit, but she did it so well.
Hearing her words, the reporters were speechless. Everything was unpredictable. The one who
insulted Anna recoiled secretly, blushing and lowering her head.
She hoped that everyone would forget their bet.
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