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2024-05-24 12:00:29"Are you sure you don't need to be escorted?" Jacob asked once again. Although Celine's attitude had changed drastically since then, the man understood. What had happened at the press conference had clearly caused concern for the girl who now preferred to keep a straight face.
Even the invitation to lunch that Jacob offered her did not get a response at all.
This time, Jacob's question did not get an answer. Celine instead chose to pull the lever of the open door but Jacob swiftly held back.
"Celine," he said, half pleading. "I know you're still thinking about the worst possibilities but trust me, we won't stay silent."
"Really?" asked Celine with her eyes squinting suspiciously. "Desmond can't even find out who the journalist is who asked the question that made my heart stop beating. Isn't he? Where is your influence then? And that's what you call having a lot of supporters?" Celine chuckled. "I misplaced my trust. Even though I have no problem going bac
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