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."

and wasted no time contacting media outlets

major journalists hurried to get their way in the office building. The press conference piqued their

much noise as the journalists

aware about Ms. Bai's pregnancy

Gu, do you know why

the next step in your

questions, hoping

a serious expression. He was getting annoyed of the flashing lights and the noise. He banged his hand on the platform. "Shut up! All

their jaw dropped. Meanwhile photographers had to put down their large cameras. But TV crews still remained to have their

I will only say this once! If I hear any single word from any of you, I will immediately call the guards to throw you

remained silent but they were all ears. They couldn't wait for

that I have been in a steady long-time relationship with Ms. Emily Bai and we are also planning to get married. I can confirm to you that child she is carrying is mine.

the podium with both

and tremble in fear. He 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

onto the matter as if it was some trend. They felt that it would be too dangerous

him more. One of them raised his hand and stood up to ask, "It was rumored that Ms. Bai had an inappropriate relationship with

a vein was almost popping

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

lips curled up a bit

skin shiver. He could only look at

who could it be, I wonder?" Then he looked around the audiences. He raised a hand to

"No, Mr. Gu!"

"Maybe you?"

Gu! It's not

in a red hat, maybe it

"Sir, it wasn't me!"

there were a lot of people involved and if Jacob ever found out they were one of

back at the journalist who had

journalist was sweating, and his heart was pounding with fear. He shook his head as he took

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