Divorced CEO's Forgotten Wife Strikes Back (Riley and Bryce) novel Chapter 174

**Dreams Refuse Gravity by Leo Arden Knox – Chapter 174: Interview**

“Alright, I’ll come along,” Riley replied with a hint of determination in her voice.

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**< Divorced: CEO's Forgotten Wife S... Lucky Draw** **Chapter 174: Interview** "That’s fantastic!" the staff member exclaimed, clearly pleased with the news. Once the call concluded, Sebastian turned to Riley and asked, "So, you’re really going to that interview show?" "Absolutely. And guess what? Bella will be there too. Since she’s always craving the spotlight, it’s the perfect opportunity for me! I’ve got a little surprise in store for her," Riley replied, a mischievous glint in her eye. Sebastian raised an eyebrow, a hint of skepticism crossing his features. "If you’re not fond of her, I can handle her for you." To Sebastian, Bella was merely a faded star within the Sinclair family. Even with her role as co-pilot for Cloud Airlines, she was insignificant in his eyes. Taking her down would be a walk in the park for him. But Riley shook her head, her voice firm. "No, there’s no need for that. I can manage the people I choose to engage with. Besides, Bella isn’t worth your time or energy!" 11:17 **< Chapter 174: Interview** **Lucky Draw** Sebastian didn’t press the matter further, simply nodding. "Alright. Just let me know if you need any backup." His willingness to support her was unwavering. On the day of the interview recording, Sebastian accompanied Riley to the television station. As they approached, the staff members were visibly taken aback upon spotting Sebastian. Riley hadn’t mentioned that the renowned Sebastian would be in attendance! One of the staff members cautiously approached, "Mr. Torres, are you…" "I’ll just be in the audience," Sebastian interjected smoothly. The staff swallowed hard, their eyes wide with disbelief. Although the show had arranged for an audience, having someone like Sebastian present was a dream come true. Excitement flickered in the eyes of the staff. If the cameras caught Sebastian during the recording, the ratings for this episode would soar to unprecedented heights! **< Chapter 174: Interview** **Lucky Draw** Led by the eager staff, Riley and Sebastian stepped into the studio. Bella was already perched on the studio sofa, her demeanor cool. Upon spotting Riley, her expression soured slightly before she sneered, "Riley, I thought you were above all this, saving people without expecting anything in return. Turns out you’re just here for the attention!" Riley shot back, her tone sharp. "At least I’ve saved people. I wonder why someone who hasn’t saved a single soul is even here." For a fleeting moment, Bella’s confidence wavered, but she quickly masked it with a forced smile. "You should be grateful I didn’t save anyone. If I had, it would mean something went terribly wrong with you. Didn’t you know my chopper was right behind yours that day? I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw you pull those people to safety. I was genuinely worried you wouldn’t be able to save them." "Seriously?" Riley raised an eyebrow, feigning realization. "So it was you in that chopper, hanging back. I figured you were too inexperienced to handle the wind conditions on the island and too scared to fly over." 11:17 **< Chapter 174: Interview** **Lucky Draw** Bella’s face flushed a deep crimson at the jab. "Riley, come on now. Bella was just assessing the situation. If you hadn’t managed to save those people, her chopper would’ve jumped in," Bryce interjected, attempting to defend Bella. Riley let out a scoff, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "Sure, believe what you want." "Alright, everyone, we’re about to kick off the recording," the host announced, his smile bright and inviting. Sebastian turned to Riley, "I’ll head over to the audience seats now." "Okay," Riley replied, her voice steady. Sebastian made his way toward the audience area, with Bryce following closely behind. Once everyone involved in the show took their seats, the host initiated some light banter before saying, "Today, both of our heroic pilots have brought someone along. Could you introduce these two gentlemen?" 11:17 **< Chapter 174: Interview** **Lucky Draw** As soon as the host spoke, the cameras zoomed in on Sebastian and Bryce, who were seated in the front row. It was clear that the host was primarily interested in showcasing Sebastian, with Bryce merely a secondary consideration. The large screen in the studio displayed the duo, with Sebastian dominating the frame. Most of the audience might not have recognized him, but his striking looks were enough to leave them breathless. "He's my boyfriend," Riley declared proudly, her voice ringing with confidence. At her words, Sebastian’s eyes sparkled, and a broad smile spread across his face. He felt a warmth swell within him; her public acknowledgment signified that he had finally secured his place in her life. The host appeared momentarily stunned, his gaze darting to Sebastian's radiant smile. It was evident that this was not just a fleeting romance; it was the real deal. 11:17 **< Chapter 174: Interview** **Lucky Draw** This interview show had unearthed some genuine surprises! They had publicly confirmed their relationship right then and there. There was no doubt that once this episode aired, it would become a ratings sensation. The host could barely contain his enthusiasm. "So, could you share how you two met and what led to your decision to be together?" Riley responded, "This isn’t a personal interview for me. I don’t think now is the right time to delve into that." The host then turned his attention to Bella. "Ms. Sinclair, is the gentleman with you your friend?" "He's Bryce Murphy, the founder and CEO of Murphy Tech, and my fiancé," Bella introduced Bryce with a sense of pride that was palpable. So what if Riley was dating Sebastian? A boyfriend-girlfriend relationship could fizzle out at any moment. 11:17 **< Chapter 174: Interview** **Lucky Draw** But being engaged was an entirely different matter altogether. An engagement was a solemn promise, one that couldn’t be easily dismissed on a whim. These words caught Bryce completely off guard. The cameras captured the surprise etched on his face. "Wow, Ms. Sinclair, you’re here with your fiancé today. I heard he accompanied you on the rescue mission. He must really care about you and have been worried sick," the host remarked, his tone filled with genuine curiosity. "Yes, Bryce loves me dearly," Bella said, casting a glance at Bryce in the audience. "Right, Bryce?" Bryce was left utterly flustered. He had been dragged into this situation, thinking he would merely be a spectator at the interview. He never anticipated that Bella would announce their engagement on live television! Sure, he had considered being with Bella a given, but going public with it so soon, especially as an engaged couple, was something he hadn’t planned. 11:17 **< Chapter 174: Interview** **Lucky Draw** Once he admitted their engagement, the floodgates would open, and people would start pestering him about their wedding plans. If he remarried right after his divorce, he would undoubtedly become the talk of the town. That would tarnish his reputation, leaving a permanent mark.