Infatuated with my Ex-wife novel Chapter 69

"Arrange a press conference for me immediately. I need to clarify my relationship with Celine to the media," Edward ordered his secretary as he drove away from Celine's house. Time was short.

"Understood, Mr. Wilson. I'll see to it," Lily replied formally.

She hoped that Edward could quickly sever his ties with Celine, for she hated her too.

"I've summoned all here today for an important announcement with hopes that such scandalous articles may not be written about me in the future. Please refrain from making my wife jealous," Edward announced formally.

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The reporters attending the press conference this time was no longer the previous batch of arrogant spies. They were all ordinary journalists.

"Mr. Wilson, this announcement must be important since you are holding this press conference in person. We are quite intrigued by it. What is it about?" asked a reporter seriously, microphone in his hand.

They were all very interested in what the cold and stoic president had to announce.

It was usually quite difficult for them to get a chance to interview Edward, yet here he was, taking the initiative to host a press conference. They were all amazed, even if the previous one was filled with hostility.

Most importantly, there was no trace of the trouble-seeking reporters from before. They weren't allowed to attend, and things were looking quite bleak for them.

It was an unspoken rule of thumb that as a lowly reporter, the last thing you'd wanted to do was offend the rich! Moreover, those reporters were deliberately making things difficult for him.

It was reasonable for Edward to pull some strings and teach them a lesson.

The reporters in attendance this time knew they had to pay attention to Edward's mood, lest they lose their jobs.

"Listen carefully, my relationship with Celine is not special or romantic in any form. We used to be childhood friends, but that's off the table after the recent ordeal!" Edward said with finality.

With the previous incident fresh in their minds and Edward's stern demeanour, nobody dared to bring up controversial questions.

"I see, Mr. Wilson. You must really love your wife, don't you?" asked another reporter, a bigger microphone in his hand.

"Precisely, I love her with all my heart. A person who manipulates the situation cannot call themselves a friend of mine. I believe everyone is aware of the recent events, yes?" Edward asked coldly.

Even though Edward didn't name the person he was referring to, everyone knew who he meant.

"Mr. Wilson, I have a few questions that may upset you. Will you be willing to answer them?" a young female reporter asked politely.

Edward appreciated her courage as a passionate journalist and wouldn't blame her for asking.

"Mr. Wilson, you must be referring to Miss Celine, the female star who has recently made the headlines. Since both of you were just friends, may we know why she was wearing your coat and hugging you tightly?"

The moment those words left her lips, nobody dared to speak. The other reporters looked at her with amazement, admiring her tactful questions.

She displayed the basic qualities that was required of a reporter. The other reporters took pride in her conduct, because people in their line of work were generally known to be rude and intrusive.

"That is a good question indeed. Celine had once attempted suicide and was rushed to the hospital. We were still friends at that time, so I spent some time looking after her before she was discharged," Edward answered patiently.

He could see some of Irene's fearless passion in this young reporter.