He Waited She Wilted (Ottilie and Yorath) novel Chapter 156

The reporters seamlessly went to work, every camera rolling.

One of them shouted over the noise, "Mr. Fordham! We are broadcasting live right now. Is what the Sewell family saying true?"

Yorath offered a faint, composed smile. He calmly adjusted his suit jacket, ensuring he looked utterly impeccable before the public eye.

It was a calculated show of respect to the audience.

His tone was polite and impeccably professional. "When I signed Ms. Sewell, she was eighteen years old. She had been accepted into university but lacked the funds to attend. I personally sponsored her entire education. Out of gratitude, she chose to sign with my agency."

"As for the other allegations made by her parents, they are entirely defamatory. My legal team will be pursuing this matter to the fullest extent of the law. I can forgive the media for any initial misunderstandings, but should any malicious rumors continue to damage my personal reputation or Ms. Sewell's, we will take immediate legal action. I urge the press to remain objective, rely on facts, and be responsible to your viewers."

"Furthermore, Ms. Sewell was merely separated from the production crew; she is not confirmed dead. As her family, instead of actively aiding in her rescue, they are here attempting to extort me for millions of dollars. We have audio recordings of this interaction."

"Lastly, Ms. Sewell is a valued member of our company. We will not abandon any of our own. Even if I have to tear this entire forest apart, we will find her. As long as I, Yorath Fordham, am breathing, no one gets left behind."

The audience watching the live stream wasn't stupid.

Yorath's absolute refusal to give up the search struck a massive chord with the public.

The live comments exploded.

[Wow! Where can I find a boss like this?!]

[Mobilizing this level of search and rescue just for one employee... that's true leadership. If they gave up on her easily, wouldn't they just abandon any of us if we were in trouble?]

Someone typed:

[No one gets left behind.]

Instantly, the chat was flooded with everyone repeating the exact same phrase.

The reporters quickly realized that Yorath had flipped the narrative in mere seconds.

They remembered that Yorath wasn't just a CEO; he was widely known as the top defense attorney in the country.

Nyssa looked directly into the cameras and offered a gentle wave.

"Hello everyone, I'm Nyssa Tarrant. I think I need to clear something up. The woman Yorath has been dating is actually me. We thought everyone in our circle quietly knew, so we didn't announce it, but since there's been such a terrible misunderstanding, I have no choice but to go public."

She smoothly looped her arm through Yorath's, her expression shifting to one of deep sorrow.

"Ottilie and I are very close friends. When I heard she was missing, I was frantic. I begged Yorath to bring the rescue teams out here... and now you're all blaming him."

Tears welled up beautifully in her eyes. "With Yorath's background, he doesn't need to force anyone into shady transactions to make them famous. Ottilie is a wonderful person—honest, fierce, and principled. Right now, we don't even know if she's alive, yet her own family is out here throwing mud at her name. What a truly vicious family."

As an A-list superstar who had meticulously cultivated a flawless public image, Nyssa's word carried immense weight. One sentence from her was worth a thousand from anyone else.

The Sewell family's credibility instantly collapsed.

Shawn had always been obsessively infatuated with Nyssa. Seeing her suddenly appear to defend Yorath left a bitter taste in his mouth.

But when he noticed she was carrying the luxury bag he had 'gifted' her, his mood immediately brightened.