Chapter 2796

"I only said those things at the press conference to quickly quell the rumors and speculation. The Birch Group suffered significant losses because of declining stock prices due to those rumors. The clarification is more believable when it comes from me rather than from Wilson or the Birch Group," Clara explained.

Serenity asked with concern, "Then what’s happening between you and Wilson?"

"We'll pretend to be a loving couple in public for a while. Once the situation calms down, we'll find an excuse to announce our divorce," Clara said with a smile. "Don't worry about me – whether it's acting as a loving couple with Wilson or divorcing him, I'm doing this of my own free will. No one's forcing me."

Serenity asked, "Are you sure you want to do this?"

Clara's expression softened. "I love him, so I don't want the Birch Group, which he has worked so hard to build up, to suffer any further losses. For that, I'm willing to pretend to be a loving couple with him. It's also because I love h