A reporter stood up. "Ms. Evert, this issue started blowing up the night before last. By yesterday morning, Ashen's Twitter was completely flooded, and the whole internet was attacking her. Shouldn't you have stepped up then?"
Phoebe looked apologetic. "I have a frail constitution, so I make it a habit to go to bed early every night. I came to the gallery early yesterday morning and was busy with the exhibition all day without checking the news online, which is why I missed the best window to explain."
Another reporter chimed in, "Ms. Evert, you're praising yourself for being brave by stepping forward, but after causing such massive damage to Ashen, speaking up is just basic human decency. I really don't see where your bravery lies."
Phoebe hadn't expected the crowd to still hold so much hostility after her explanation. Now, she simply kept her head down and stayed silent.
The reporter pressed on, "You asked fans to look at this rationally—are you trying to shift the blame onto them? It was clearly you who spread the false rumors, which were then exploited by the media to cause this outcome."
Phoebe's face turned pale. She lowered her eyes and said, "It was my fault. I sincerely apologize to the fans."
"The person you should be apologizing to is Ashen."
"Yes, I am deeply sorry to Ashen."
But the reporters were relentless, seizing on the loopholes in her words and firing sharp, accusatory questions.
Suddenly, Phoebe clutched her chest, her face turning pale.
Her assistant immediately supported her, standing up to address the reporters. "Phoebe really is in poor health. It was an unintentional mistake, so please go easy on her!"
The staff nearby also announced the end of the press conference and escorted Phoebe to the back.


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Another twist, Phoebe will try and hook up with Kai Foster. Thank you for the updates....
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Carson kick Giselle to the curb as a gentleman. He never fails to explain himself to Marina and he always rises to the occasion to come to her rescue. Now that he's assured her that he won't do as his father had done. The ice is breaking. Thank you for the updates....
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Carson can be jealous too. More updates please and thank you for the updates....
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It's time for Carson and Marina to commit further than the engagement. Looking forward to the updates....
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