THE BILLIONAIRE STILL WANTS HER!
Chapter 67: A conversation with you...

Chapter 67: A conversation with you...

"However, when it comes to her relationship with Tryson Bliss, there may be more to the story than meets the eye. It’s possible that there were things Angel chose not to share with me... things she kept to herself, even as my employee." Arthur said bluntly, his gaze steady.

Just then, another journalist stepped forward, seizing the moment to ask, "Sir, reports have surfaced that Tryson Bliss is set to marry Angel Johnson. Is there any chance you met her before or after their engagement?"

Arthur let out a deep breath, his expression unreadable.

Then, with deliberate emphasis, he replied, "As you all know, Angel was an employee of mine long before she even crossed paths with Tryson. Her engagement to him? That was just as much a surprise to me as it was to everyone else. But let me be clear—before she ever got engaged to Tryson Bliss, she was with me first."

Another reporter stepped forward, voice sharp with curiosity. "Sir, are you saying that the claims labeling Angel as a gold digger and a liar are actually true?"

Arthur felt a surge of frustration at the question, but instead of letting his anger show, he threw his head back and let out a laugh—a calculated move to appear unfazed.

He masked his irritation with a feigned air of amusement, as if the very idea was too absurd to take seriously.

If he ever found himself in a situation like this again, he would make sure to get a list of the questions beforehand. That way, he could prepare answers that aligned perfectly with his rehearsed statements.

But right now, he had to stick to the plan.

His secretary had already briefed him—no matter how the reporters framed their questions, the goal was clear: paint Tryson as the villain, protect the company, and ensure the narrative worked in their favor.

"Well, as you all should know, the stories circulating in the news are simply the result of people not truly understanding who Angel is," Arthur began, his voice steady but tinged with a hint of frustration. "As I mentioned before, Angel Johnson is a respected individual who worked in one of my company’s departments, and I was close to her. To be clear, Angel wouldn’t act without a reason. The decision she made to get engaged to Tryson Bliss was her own, and there was a reason behind it—one that she’s kept to herself."

Arthur paused for a moment, his eyes narrowing slightly as he leaned toward the microphone. His brows furrowed with intensity, and the room fell into a quiet buzz as the cameras captured every movement.

"I know I need to remain professional," he continued, his voice growing softer but no less commanding. "But I want to make it clear, the story you’re hearing isn’t the full picture."

"Tryson’s company is one of the largest and most reputable in this country," Arthur said, his voice unwavering. "But let me make this clear—our company, day in and day out, every hour, minute, and second, continues to rise to the top, becoming one of the leading companies in the nation. That’s exactly why Tryson Bliss is so concerned. He’s terrified of what might happen to his business if, by any chance, our company becomes the dominant force in the market. And make no mistake, we’re well on our way to doing just that."

He paused for a moment, allowing his words to sink in.

"And as I’ve said before, our success is not just due to our strategies or investments—it’s largely because of the influence of the woman you’re all labeling a gold digger. My company would be nothing without her. In fact, her absence from any other company would be nothing short of a defeat for the entire industry because she is simply one of the best."

Arthur’s tone hardened as he continued, eyes narrowing with purpose.

"So let me make one thing perfectly clear—Angel Johnson is only with Tryson because he’s using her to build the status of his company. In the process, he’s trying to extract secrets, attempting to expose our company’s credentials, all in an effort to take us down."

The room fell into stunned silence, the audience reeling from the unexpected revelation. The shock was palpable, as the twist left everyone questioning the true dynamics at play.

At that moment, another journalist stepped forward, ready with a question. The microphone came to life as he spoke, his voice sharp and inquisitive.

"Mr. Arthur, if it’s true that Mr. Tryson is merely using Miss Angel for the advancement of his company, then can you explain why you haven’t introduced Miss Angel as your girlfriend to the world, just as Mr. Tryson has done?"

Arthur’s eyes narrowed slightly, a flicker of suspicion crossing his mind. This reporter wasn’t asking the kind of questions he had prepared for, and it was clear that he wasn’t one of those who had been briefed to keep things professional.

Still, given the power of social media and the public’s insatiable thirst for drama, Arthur knew how to handle the situation.

He flashed a calculated smile, his expression momentarily softening as he lowered his head to speak into the microphone.

With a calm yet probing tone, Arthur asked, "What company are you from, exactly?"

He didn’t raise his voice, but there was an edge to his question that made it clear he was scrutinizing the reporter.

The journalist answered quickly, and Arthur gave a brief nod, acknowledging the response.

He might want to start preparing for a sack letter from his boss soon, Arthur thought with a wry, internal smirk.

Arthur straightened, his tone unwavering as he continued, "Well, just like any other CEO, the reason I didn’t speak about her identity sooner is because I was concerned something like this would happen."

Before he could elaborate, another journalist seized the opportunity, microphone in hand, and asked, "Why is that, sir?"

Arthur paused for a moment, letting the tension in the room build before delivering his reply with quiet confidence: "Because Angel is expecting my child."