Redirecting the conversation, a sharp reporter brought up a previous question. “Can you explain why you and your agent, Bianca, were seen leaving the Emperor Hotel late at night a few days ago? Are you exploring new opportunities?”
Blake furrowed his brow for a moment, exchanging a quick glance with Reese before responding in a firm tone, “I’d appreciate a little more respect in how you ask your questions.”
His response and his protective attitude towards Reese made the reporters speculate that Blake was instinctively defending her, adding to the rumors’ mystery.
“Miss Scott and I were invited to Miss Skylar Larson’s engagement party. We happened to be at the office that day and decided to go together, that’s all,” Blake explained casually, glancing at Reese a few times. His emphasis on “just like that” and “happened to” seemed to mark a specific point.
Reese’s heart skipped a beat. Blake’s concern for her feelings felt genuine, stirring a mix of emotions inside her.
When Skylar’s name came up, a reporter quickly jumped in.
“Isn’t she the judge from the first episode of ‘Star Search’? A well-known professional who graduated from a top international music school. Why did she leave after the first few episodes? I heard she went back to Mubluosia to teach. And if I remember correctly, she got engaged, right? The engagement party was at the Emperor Hotel, wasn’t it?”
Bianca’s explanation matched Blake’s, but the manager of the Emperor Hotel denied knowing anything about an engagement party happening there the night before. What was going on? The reporter began to suspect that Bianca and Blake might be making up a story to cover up the rumors. There seemed to be a gap in the details they had shared.
Noticing the reporters’ curiosity, Blake raised an eyebrow. “There was an unfortunate incident at her engagement party last night. From what I know, her boyfriend is the CEO of the Phoenix Alliance Group, which owns the Emperor Hotel. So, as for why the hotel is denying they hosted the event…,” Blake shrugged casually. “I suggest you go to the entrance of the Emperor Hotel and ask them yourself.”
After speaking, Blake gave a signal, prompting the security team to step in and control the crowd. He took Reese’s hand, holding it protectively as they made their way into the company building, with cameras clicking all around them. It was clear that this moment would soon take over the trending news.
The reporters exchanged looks, realizing Blake had just dropped a huge story.
Skylar’s rise from a variety show judge to marrying the CEO of the Phoenix Alliance Group was a big shift, making her soon-to-be wife of a powerful businessman. But what exactly happened last night to make the Emperor Hotel stay so quiet about the event, keeping everything under wraps without anyone finding out?
The media was quick to spread the news. Within an hour, Blake and Reese’s interview was all over the internet, and their names were trending again.
“Blake Explains Himself!”
“Chemistry Between Blake and Reese.”
“Blake and Reese Holding Hands.”
“Blake and Reese Are Just Friends.”
Online fans of Blake and Reese’s relationship couldn’t contain their excitement, flooding the comments with their thoughts.
“OMG, I knew it! There’s definitely something between Blake and Reese!”
“Haters, you still here? Got anything to say about this interview? The spotlight’s on you!”
“Can you believe it? They’re practically confirming everything! My ship is sailing!”
“This is amazing! I wish I could share this with everyone!”
“This ship is the best!”
But not everyone was excited. Some voices of disagreement popped up.
“Let’s be honest. It’s all just a show. Their management is just trying to keep the money flowing, so they’re playing nice for the cameras.”
“Exactly! Have you ever seen other celebs get that cozy during interviews? It’s all fake!”
As Bianca read through the comments, her face grew worried.
At the same time, the buzz about Skylar’s engagement to the mysterious CEO of Phoenix Alliance Group was growing. People were speculating about him, especially since he rarely appeared in public.
There wasn’t much information about him on the internet either. All that was known was that he was the heir to the influential Evans family in Edenfield and the CEO of Phoenix Alliance Group. His decisions were never questioned, and he held enormous power over industries and the city. Recently, he had also expanded his business internationally.
But his identity remained a mystery, with no traces of him on social media or in the press.
Now, Skylar’s sudden connection to him was raising all kinds of questions. What about her made this possible? How had she caught the attention of such a powerful CEO? How did they even meet?
“Hey, remember that photo of the CEO I saw years ago? He had this intense vibe. Can’t find it now, but just thought I’d mention it.”
“Yeah, what does Skylar bring to the table besides her looks? She doesn’t have a famous family or business success. What’s he seeing in her? Is there something more than just her looks?”
“But Skylar is stunning, right? Does it really matter if he’s not a good-looking man?”
“No way she’d turn him down! Just think of the wealth tied to Phoenix Alliance Group. She’ll be secure for life-no need to work or make any public appearances. She’ll retire in no time!”
Online, a storm of opinions and gossip flooded the internet. People dug into every corner of Skylar’s life, fueling envy, disdain, and judgment.
During the gossip, a juicy bit of news suddenly appeared.
An anonymous user posted a video of a lavish engagement party. Viewers quickly recognized the luxurious venue as the top-floor banquet hall of the Emperor Hotel.
In the video’s final moments, a quick glimpse of Skylar sparked even more curiosity.
The anonymous uploader revealed more about the event: it was indeed Skylar’s engagement party, but the CEO was noticeably absent. Instead, he sent an assistant in his place, making the head of the Evans family angry, who reportedly silenced the media by paying them a huge amount of money. However, the guests at the banquet kept quiet about the real story.
As a result, the details of that night became clear and credible, immediately tarnishing Skylar Larson’s reputation.
“Why do I get the feeling this CEO was pressured into this? He looks so uninterested in his own engagement, lol.”
“Could Skylar have discovered his secret? Is she blackmailing him into marrying her?”
“Isn’t Skylar just a fake? Doesn’t she see it herself? The CEO deserves someone better than her; all looks and no depth!”