Transmigrated: I Became My Nemesis's Woman novel Chapter 206

Chapter 206: Marriage certificate

Meanwhile, Ivy arrived at the auditorium with Sal and Lola.

Outside the venue, dozens of media vans were already lined up, while reporters from various news agencies waited patiently inside.

Ever since the scandal broke, public curiosity had only continued to grow.

Instead of allowing speculation to spread further, Ivy had decided to face everything head-on.

Running away would only give others more opportunities to twist the truth.

Today, she intended to put an end to the rumors.

"Are you ready?" Sal asked quietly as they reached the entrance.

Ivy took a slow breath before nodding.

"I am."

Lola smiled reassuringly.

"I know this isn’t how either of us wanted the truth to come out," she said. "But whatever happens in there, remember you’re not facing it alone."

Ivy smiled faintly.

"Thank you."

The doors opened.

The moment Ivy entered the auditorium, every camera immediately turned toward her.

The room filled with the rapid clicking of camera shutters.

However, unlike the incident involving Leo, none of the reporters rushed forward.

After receiving legal warnings from the Emerson Group the previous day, every media outlet maintained a respectful distance.

Ivy calmly walked onto the stage.

She stopped behind the podium and bowed politely.

"Good morning."

Her simple greeting was met with another wave of camera flashes.

Sal remained standing near the side of the stage while Lola took the seat beside Ivy.

Lola adjusted the microphone.

"Thank you all for coming today."

"I understand there are many questions regarding the recent reports involving our artist, Miss Ivy."

She looked around the room professionally.

"We’re here to answer those questions. However, I’d appreciate it if everyone could ask one question at a time."

The reporters nodded.

Lola then turned toward the audience.

"We’ll begin."

A reporter from the front row immediately stood up.

"Miss Ivy, is it true that you and Mr. Xander Emerson had a one-night stand years ago?"

The room instantly fell silent.

Everyone waited for Ivy’s response.

She looked directly at the reporter.

"No."

Her answer was calm and decisive.

"There was no one-night stand."

Murmurs spread across the auditorium.

Another reporter quickly stood.

"Then what exactly is your relationship with Mr. Emerson?"

Ivy didn’t hesitate.

"He is my husband."

For a split second...

The entire auditorium fell silent.

Several reporters stared at her in disbelief.

Then chaos erupted.

"What?"

"Did she just say husband?"

"When did they get married?"

Lola immediately raised a hand.

"One question at a time, please."

Another reporter stood.

"Miss Ivy, are you saying you and Mr. Emerson are legally married?"

"Yes."

Ivy nodded.

"We are legally married."

Another wave of whispers spread across the room.

Another reporter spoke.

"Then why was your marriage hidden from the public?"

Ivy answered honestly.

"Because our marriage was a private matter."

"I never entered the entertainment industry by introducing myself as Mrs. Emerson."

"I wanted people to recognize my work, not my husband’s name."

Another hand went up.

"Many people believe your modeling career only became successful because of Mr. Emerson’s influence."

Ivy smiled politely.

"I won’t deny that my husband has always supported me."

"But he never secured my work for me."

"Every audition I attended, every campaign I shot, and every role I accepted was earned through my own efforts."

"If anyone believes otherwise, they’re free to verify it with the agencies I’ve worked with."

A business reporter asked,

"What about the allegations that you abandoned your son after giving birth?"

The warmth in Ivy’s expression faded slightly.

"I never abandoned my child."

Her voice remained composed.

"There were circumstances surrounding our family that I won’t discuss publicly because they involve people who aren’t here to defend themselves."

She paused briefly.

"But I have always loved my son."

"And anyone who knows him personally knows exactly how much he means to me."

Another reporter raised his hand.

"Young Master Leo was surrounded by reporters outside his school yesterday."

"Do you have anything to say about that?"

Ivy’s gaze hardened.

"Yes."

Her answer came without hesitation.

"I understand the public’s curiosity."

"I also understand the media has a responsibility to report the news."

"But my son is six years old."

"He is not a public figure."

"He should never have been questioned or frightened because of matters involving adults."

She looked around the room.

"My wife has already addressed the public."

"So let me make one thing equally clear."

"Everything circulating online about a one-night stand is false."

"My relationship with Ivy is lawful."

"We are legally married."

"As for my son..."

"He was born into a family that loves him."

"He is not the product of some scandal the media has fabricated."

Silence filled the conference room once again.

Several directors exchanged uneasy glances.

Now that the truth had been revealed, the very foundation of today’s emergency meeting had collapsed.

Xander folded his hands behind his back.

"Now that your concerns have been addressed, I trust my personal life will no longer be treated as a corporate issue."

His voice remained calm, but the authority behind every word was unmistakable.

Almost everyone’s attention shifted toward Gavin.

Just moments ago, he had appeared completely confident.

Now...

His expression had stiffened.

His mind raced as he struggled to process what had just happened.

How is that possible?

Married?

When did they get married?

Every plan he had carefully laid out depended on one assumption—that Xander and Ivy’s relationship was built on scandal.

A legal marriage destroyed that assumption instantly.

Unable to contain himself, Gavin slammed his palm against the conference table.

Bang!

The sudden sound echoed through the room.

"Impossible!"

He shot to his feet, glaring at Xander.

"You expect everyone to believe you suddenly have a wife?"

"There was never any news about your marriage."

"This has to be fake."

Several board members instinctively looked toward Xander.

Before Xander could respond, he simply glanced at Taylor.

Taylor immediately understood.

He stepped forward carrying a document folder.

Without a word, he placed a certified copy of the marriage certificate on the conference table.

"This is President Xander Emerson and Mrs. Ivy Emerson’s official marriage certificate."

"The document has already been submitted for legal verification."

"If anyone wishes to confirm its authenticity, you’re free to do so through the appropriate authorities."

One by one, the directors leaned forward to examine it.

Everything appeared legitimate.

The official seal.

The registration number.

The signatures.

There wasn’t a single irregularity.