A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Emily crumpled the newspaper into a ball due to confusion and frustration. Her heart was beating fast. She felt her breath quickening. She decided to sit down on a bench for a while to regain her composure.

The feeling of having people disgusted at her made her feel so down and ashamed.

Despite the strange looks being thrown at her, she mustered all her strength to go to Jacob's office. When she finally reached the door, suddenly all that courage faded away.

She only put her hand on the doorknob, feeling anxious.

How could she face Jacob now?

She stood in front of the office door until her legs went numb. Then she raised her head as the door was opened from the inside.

"Emily? What brings you here?" Jacob asked. He became concerned when he saw how pale she looked. He knew something was wrong.

"Jacob..." Emily spoke hoarsely, trying to stop her tears. But she couldn't help it. She let out a loud sob and tears rained down on her face. "I-I'm sorry..."

Jacob felt his heart clutch as he saw her tears. He pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly. "Emily, you silly girl. You don't need to apologize," he said, pulling her inside his office.

"I-I'm so sorry. I already found out about it. N-Now all of Jingshi City knows I-I am pregnant and y-you're not the father... I-I'm so sorry. I dragged you into this," Emily sobbed guiltily, looking like a broken doll.

"Shh...It's not your fault," Jacob comforted her, caressing her back. "It's all the reporter's fault. They chose the wrong man to mess with. Don't think of it anymore. I'll take care of it, alright?"

Emily buried her face in his chest, and apologized again, "I'm sorry, Jacob. I'm really sorry..."

She knew that Jacob felt even worse.

"Shh... Trust me. I will find a way." Jacob kept comforting her, holding her tighter. His mind was racing with so many questions.

He couldn't help but wonder. Who were the journalists that decide to have this rumor released to the public? Reports wouldn't be able to write a detailed article about it unless they got a tip from a reliable source or probably paid a hefty sum of money to do so.

Who could be the root cause of this?

Jacob smirked as he thought of a plan. Maybe there was a way he could fix this, and probably trap the journalist who wrote the article. "Don't worry. I know what to do," he said confidently.

Emily looked at Jacob questioningly as he took out his cellphone, "Sam, tell the press that we're going to hold a press conference tomorrow. 2PM."

sir," Sam replied and wasted no time

major journalists hurried to get their way in the office building. The press conference piqued their interest and they were determined to get details and clarification regarding the

noise as the journalists murmured and

you aware about Ms. Bai's pregnancy before it

know why Ms. Bai is

Gu, what's the next step

questions, hoping Jacob could give them all

flashing lights and the noise. He banged

them turned pale. Some of them had their jaw dropped. Meanwhile photographers had to put down their large cameras. But TV crews still remained to have their video cameras focused on him.

of you. Write it down! Start rolling your films! I will only

all ears. They couldn't

married. I can confirm to you that child she is carrying is mine.

the podium

was a man with no-nonsense attitude and wouldn't take shit from anybody. Hell, he wasn't some entertainment

in Jingshi City. If he lost his temper, they would lose their jobs, be driven out of the city, or worse; they could have their corpses floating on

matter as if it was some trend. They felt that it would be too dangerous for them

enough to ask him more. One of them raised his hand and stood up to ask,

replied, a vein was almost popping

that you and Mr. Jack fought over Ms. Bai! Are they true, Sir?" The journalist spoke

May I ask who spread those rumors?" The corners of Jacob's lips curled up a bit and his

and he felt his heart drop. He felt his skin shiver. He could only look at Jacob's cold smile and stagger,

continued, "Then if it's not you, who could it be, I wonder?" Then

"No, Mr. Gu!"

"Maybe you?"

Gu! It's

a red hat,

"Sir, it wasn't me!"

out they were one of those who

further. He looked back at the journalist who had asked him the questions, causing the latter to jump, "So

was pounding with fear. He

felt like one foot was already the grave. He felt a sense of relief, and was glad that he managed to stop