My Killing President novel Chapter 706

After the doctor confirmed that Annabelle Xia was fine, she got discharged right away.

The moment they made the announcement about the press conference, everyone was just excited.

They were just curious to find out what happened.

Before that, Su was having an interview as he was shooting for the set.

"It was rumored that you are close with Annabelle Xia and Alistair Mu, you were even invited to their wedding. Now that someone exposed Annabelle Xia being an adopted daughter of the Xia family, do you know anything about that?"

Su stood amongst the casting crowd. It was supposed to be about the drama and he hadn't expected them to ask this question. The man simply nodded gentlemanly and answered, "Yeah, I saw that from the news!"

"What do you think about that? Is Annabelle Xia the real daughter of the Xia family?" When the reporters saw that Su was willing to answer, they decided not to let him off easily.

Su knew that he couldn't answer them perfunctorily and he continued, "They will be organizing a press conference after sometime, no? You will be able to know it soon!"

"It seemed that you are close to her!"

"I do know her for quite some time. And one thing I am confident of, that she is a very strong willed, courageous and kind hearted woman. She deserves happiness in life!"

Su had made his stance clear, that he supported Annabelle Xia.

When the reporters were about to ask more questions, the manager spoke, "I hope that we can keep the questions and interview about the drama…"

However, the reporters just wouldn't listen anymore. They kept bombarding Su with questions the man simply smiled and said nothing.

When Su showed his support to Annabelle Xia, it became viral in the Internet. There was both side to it but it was definitely more good than bad.

……

The next day.

The day of the press conference.

The event was organized in the Xia Group's company. After all, it was about the Xia group and Xia family.

The company personnel was arranging and getting the media company seated. Alistair Mu and Annabelle Xia was resting in the back stage.

Annabelle Xia sat on the couch. After Alistair Mu was done with his call, he walked towards her, "How was it? Are you nervous?"

"A little!" It would be a lie to say that she was completely relaxed. After all, Annabelle Xia wasn't a celebrity at all and it was her first time organizing a press conference.

Alistair Mu was simply composed, "Don't worry. All the reporters we invited today are those with better reputations. They will not get pushy!"

Annabelle Xia didn't know why but the moment she heard that, she burst into a chuckle, "That means it is pre-arranged by you?"

Alistair Mu did not deny and simply sat beside her, "This is just a strategy. Media companies nowadays just aren't ethical at all. We have no choice but to do that!"

Annabelle Xia nodded in agreement. She knew that most of the company, if not all would do that. At the very least, they needed some ethical reporters to report accurately.

When the two of them were talking, the door opened. Teneria Xia and Ralphy Xia walked inside.

"Everything is ready. We may start soon!"

Annabelle Xia nodded, "Got it!"

Teneria Xia looked at Annabelle Xia and the father was showing a gentle yet troubled expression, "Annabelle, sorry to burden you with this!"

Annabelle Xia simply smiled, "We are one family!"

Teneria Xia smiled heartily.

Once the press conference started, Annabelle Xia, Teneria Xia and Ralphy Xia walked inside. Of course, Alistair Mu escorted his wife and stayed by her side.

No matter when and where, he would always stay by her side.

Annabelle Xia was the target of their gossip. She adjusted the mic to her mouth and smiled elegantly, "Good day, I am Annabelle Xia. I will be answering your questions later and please be patient with me. Now the press conference officially starts and you may begin!"

The woman's gentle smile and classy attitude gained her good review. Now that those reporters that prepared all kind of sharp questions just didn't know how to start off so aggressively.

However, they knew they must do their job. After all, they came here just do satisfy the audience's appetite.

"Miss Xia, you are exposed as not being the real daughter of the Xia family. Is that true?"

The first question was straight to the point.

Fortunately, Annabelle Xia had prepped herself completely. And that question was one of her homework.

Annabelle Xia smiled, "Yes, it is!"

Once Annabelle Xia answered that, there was a furore in the crowd and there were many shutter clicks.

Alistair Mu tilted his face and looked at Annabelle Xia. However, the woman simply showed a gentle and calmed expression.

"So the claim was true?"

"That's right. It is true indeed I am not the real daughter of the Xia family. I do not know who my real birth parents are. And I do not know how do you define real family, is it necessary to be tied by blood? In my opinion, the Xia family is my family and I am their real daughter!"

Once Annabelle Xia answered so manneredly, the reporters were influenced and they became gentler. Maybe it was the way her speech that influenced them, the reporters started to show a gentler attitude towards this strong willed and gentle pregnant woman.

"Miss Xia, do you mind to tell us in details?"

"In my memory, I grew up in a happy and most wonderful family. I have found out about this when I was eighteen years old. Just like any normal kid, I found it difficult to stomach and I was even more rebellious. I dropped my business management course and decided to choose something else. Actually, I was a little worried at that time. I was worried that they wouldn't want me and I was fearful of any competition if I were to enter the same company as my brother. In the end, I realized that I was simply foolish and overthinking. Fortunately, my family wasn't angry at me and they cared for me. I knew how much I wronged them and I am just regretful!"

"It doesn't matter if I do not share the same blood as them. In my heart, they are just like my real parents and nothing will change it!"

Annabelle Xia had never said that in front of Teneria Xia and Ralphy Xia. Now that the family heard that, they sank to a slow realization of what Annabelle Xia had been burdening herself with all these years.

They looked at her with a heavy heartedness.

Alistair Mu simply stood on the left of Annabelle Xia. He stretched out his hand and held her hand gently.

The man would keep his heart-felt burden towards her in his heart.

When Alistair Mu held her hand, Annabelle Xia felt that she had unlimited courage and energy. The warmth that travelled all the way to her heart made her relaxed.

That was right. As long as the man was by her side, she could feel an unnamed sense of security.

"We heard that you have twenty percent of the shares of the Xia Group, is that true?" At that time, another reporter asked.

Annabelle Xia did not deny. After all, it was the truth and they could find out about it sooner or later. The woman nodded, "Yes. It was given to me by my parents when I got married earlier!"

Therefore, all those speculations that claimed that Annabelle Xia was in conflict with her family was completely crushed.

If they weren't close, why would the family give her twenty percent of the company shares? It was such a colossal amount and it is enough for Annabelle Xia to break a leg for the rest of her life!"

The reporters were stunned.

At that time, the reporters looked at Teneria Xia, "Chairman Xia, may I ask if you have anything to add?"

Teneria Xia looked at Annabelle Xia and back to the cameras, "Just like what Annabelle said, she is my real daughter and that has nothing to do with that. Therefore, no matter what the others say, nothing will change!"

The man had made his intention clear.

Annabelle Xia looked at Teneria Xia and smiled.

"President Xia, what do you think about this?" The reporters looked at Ralphy Xia and asked.

Ralphy Xia simply glanced at them and answered with a smile, "Blood ties are not important!"

The man's words were clear as well.

"President Mu, can we ask your opinion on this? Will it affect you if Miss Xia isn't the real daughter of the Xia family? Will that affect your relationship?" The reporters continued to ask.

Alistair Mu looked at them there was an enticing smile blossoming on his gorgeous face, "If we were marrying because of our identity, how could that affect our ‘relationship'?"

"I married the woman, not her identity. It doesn't matter who her parents are, what matters is that she is my Annabelle Xia!" After saying that, he turned his head and looked at Annabelle Xia. The couple looked at each other and their eyes were filled with love.

The reporters liked that they had been answering seriously. As for the rest of the session, they did it in a relaxed manner.

For instance, the due date of their baby, their family planning et cetera.

In comparison to the earlier questions, it was seemingly more relaxed. Alistair Mu and Annabelle Xia were answering seriously and humorously.

In the end, they were able to maintain that cheery atmosphere until the end of the press conference. Nothing unexpected happened.

After the press conference ended, they were relieved.

Annabelle Xia sat in Ralphy Xia's office and drank a cup of hot water. She didn't know how things would end up, and none of them knew if the press conference this time could solve the company issues. At the very least, they had already given the public an honest answer.

"All right, it has ended. Just relax for now!" Alistair Mu said.

Annabelle Xia smiled, "I am fine!"