Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort novel Chapter 2285

Chapter 2285 A Selfish Man

It was a call from an unknown number. The initially calm president was overwhelmed by mixed reactions. The culprit must be a powerful figure. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to kidnap my wife and daughter under the watchful eyes of the guards.

The president believed the culprit was aware of his every move. By right, no one else, besides the crewmembers and the journalists in the hall, would know what he said since the press conference was not live-streamed.

Even the recorded video would only be released half an hour later once the president’s secretary had reviewed the content. Who is the culprit? What does he want from me?

The journalists began bombarding him with questions. “Mr. President, did someone really kidnap the first lady and Ms. Avery?”

“Mr. President, who do you think kidnapped them?”

“Mr. President, what’s your opinion on the latest news about you? Do you think someone did that to sabotage you?”

“Mr. President…”

The president stared at the phone with anxiousness written all over his face.

The press conference was a good opportunity to dispel the rumors, but he had to be mindful of his next course of action since someone had threatened him by kidnapping the first lady and his daughter. I might put my wife and daughter in danger if I say something that will agitate the kidnapper. However, I might lose the chance to clear things up if I don’t say anything. Everyone will think that I’m guilty.

“Mr. President…” the journalists continued shooting questions while the photographers kept snapping his photos.

After pulling himself together, he lifted his head, looked at the crowd with steady eyes, and answered furiously, “Yes. Someone kidnapped my wife and my daughter. I believe the mastermind is the person who has recently circulated the rumors to tarnish my reputation.”

He took out his phone and showed the journalists the text message. “I received this text message as I was walking into the hall. The person was trying to stop me from telling the truth…”