The Last Time I Cried Your Name novel Chapter 606

It was just like when she had refused the blue sapphire brooch he brought back from the auction. Somehow, that brooch would always find its way back to her when she least expected it.

A sudden realization flashed through Petty's mind.

Franco had personally cut the sapphire for that brooch and designed the setting himself. If that was the case, then the ring in this box...

Petty pursed her lips. She dropped her phone into her bag, her fingertips brushing against the box, and shoved it all the way to the bottom, operating strictly on the principle of out of sight, out of mind.

Once the main portion of the press conference concluded, the Q&A session took on a lighter tone.

Because Hans had previously come out publicly on social media, the reporters were tactful enough to avoid prying into his romantic life or marriage plans.

After all, everyone knew Hans was interested in men.

Petty left the hall early. Hans had reserved his exclusive interview for her, so she needed to prep with her waiting colleagues and test the equipment.

On stage, as Hans answered a reporter's question, his gaze subtly tracked her retreating figure. His grip on the microphone tightened slightly.

"Petty, it's so great having you back at the station. We're all thrilled you've returned."

A colleague adjusting the lighting turned to her and smiled.

Petty flipped through her interview notes, looking up to smile back. "Thank you. It really feels amazing to be back to work."

Just then, a soft knock came from the door.

Petty turned to see Hans standing in the doorway. She withdrew her gaze and went back to her script. "All done out there?"

"The rest of the team can handle it. I rushed over so you could interview me, didn't I?"

In the past, Hans rarely had the chance to watch Petty work. Most of the time, he was busy filming, attending events, and carefully maintaining his place within the safe boundaries of Petty's most trusted friends.