Becoming strangers again (Lily and Ryan)

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me from the mess site created and I had no hand in her death. So tell me which

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between repwell and the crowd of reporters. With a deep breath, I prepared to address the

the crucial in shaping how things will go with the public.

wees as to why I’ve called for this emergency press conference. I began, my voice steady as I reporters and photographers, their fingers flying over their keyboards and cameras clicking in light of the ongoing situation with YAEW Group, we’ve refrained from making any official statements dest me to fully understand the complexities of the issue.”

went to allow the journalists to jot down my wards, I continued, “The design that we were accused of mily strutted us as by Sophia Hampton, who had recently retired from our company. We sought her out galley of the design so that we could determine our next course of action. However, when our attempts to

successful, we reached out to her family and learned that she was staying at her grandmother’s house

Canong belly a Mr. Waper, who nodded in encouragement, I pressed on

est a sense of calm wash over me as I spoke, knowing that I was not deceiving the public with my words. “I dispatched my

location where her mother claimed Sophia was staying, I continued, my voice measured as I recounted the

They chose to approach at night, hoping to find her at home, unaware of her schedule. However, upon their arrival, they discrivermi Sophia’s lifeless body, still warm, indicating than the perpetrator was likely still in the vicinity.” Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

The rapid dicing of cameras intensified as I spoke, the journalists eager to capture every detail of the narrative. “Some of

my personnel went into the surrounding area to investigate any suspicious activity, while others contacted the ties to report the incident, I explained.

Za of now, our company’s primary focus is on identifying and apprehending Sophia Hampton’s killer,” I declared. “We have decided so prioritize this investigation and are seeking to resolve the matter of the stolen design out of court, given the

ang nature of the current circumstances.”

Angrio spoke up. “you can now ask your questions.”

The firs journalist to speak addressed me directly, her voice filled with skepticism. “Are you suggesting that you have no

wierige of the murder of Ms. Sophia Hampton?”

Sotsook my head firmiy, meeting her gaze. “Why would I have arty involvement in the death of someone who could potentially save me millions of dollars and spare me from a lawsuit?” I replied, my tone laced with conviction. Furthermore, I intend to cooperate fully with the authorities and will be providing a detailed report of everything I know

hope that my assertion would help mitigate the fallout from my arrest. As the journalists continued to pose their questions, offered concise and composed responses, careful to maintain my composure under the scrutinizing gaze of the

Sensing my father subtle signal, I concluded the press conference, eager to exit the stage and avoid any further exposure to the camera and live recordings. With a nod of gratitude to the assembled journalists, I made my way off the platform.

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