The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 156

Sebastian jolted violently, as if he had been forcibly dragged out of a deep dream. He blinked, his long eyelashes casting shadows over his eyelids. When he looked up again, the momentary distraction and awe in his eyes had been rapidly suppressed, covered once again by his habitual, bottomless calm. Yet beneath that calm, something seemed to have been permanently altered, with turbulent undercurrents swirling.

He turned his head to look at Lance, his eyes entirely clear, even carrying a hint of annoyance at the interruption. "What is it?"

Lance felt a wave of relief seeing him snap back to normal, but his doubts grew deeper. He whispered, "The luncheon arrangements are all set. However..." His voice dropped even lower, carrying an unprecedented gravity. He quickly slid his phone screen right in front of Sebastian's eyes. On it was a live broadcast from a major domestic news platform. The watermark was glaring—"Global News Network Live: East Africa Rebirth Ceremony." The camera was panning across the VIP section, perfectly framing Sebastian's side profile as he stared at the stage, right alongside the serene profile of Evelyn accepting the floral tribute. The composition possessed a bizarrely harmonious feel.

Lance's voice was tight, every word landing clearly in Sebastian's ear.

"Mr. Thorne, look at this. We're being broadcast live right now, and it's an official stream, with the signal being picked up by major domestic platforms and select friendly international media."

Sebastian's gaze instantly locked onto the small screen. The live feed was high-definition; he could even see the tranquil glimmer in Evelyn's eyes. He only just realized that because all his attention had been drawn to the stage moments ago, he had completely ignored his surroundings. He hadn't noticed that behind and to the sides of the VIP section, numerous professional cameras had been set up—from the Kenyan national television network to international news agencies, and even a few Chinese media logos he recognized. The reporters had clearly been swept up in the old chief's story and the shock of Evelyn's appearance, but now they were laser-focused on adjusting their lenses, capturing the VIPs' reactions and the rest of the ceremony.

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