As they got into her room, Theo washed the fruits and put them in front of Luna.
“What do you plan to do? Just now, during the phone call, Ben was insistent. He said that they were just trying to survive. They’re not going to cancel the press conference tomorrow, and Gwen is going according to plan and telling your story.“
Luna turned to look at Theo and smiled. “Are you trying to say that I need to have a follow-up explanation, too?“
Theo paused for a while before he nodded. “But, I don’t want to.“
Luna smiled and hugged her knees. She looked into the distance. “Theo, do me a favor.“
The next day.
Gwen’s press conference went on as planned in the small auditorium near Ocean Ray High School.
The small auditorium was filled to the brim with people.
Reporters lamented the small venue while they constantly took photos of Gwen on stage.
Gwen, sitting on stage, leaned back against the chair and looked ahead, not knowing what she was looking at.
Luna blended into the crowd and reporters. In her hand was the press pass which Theo acquired for her the day before.
Luna found a corner and sat down.
She was wearing an earpiece in her left ear. Theo’s voice came from the earpiece, “We’ve reached the Walters. Don’t worry; we have the help of the local gangs. Everything should be fine.“
“Stay safe, “ muttered Luna in a half-whisper.
“Relax! “
Luna took a deep breath at Theo’s reply. She then looked up on stage when a woman’s voice rang next to her ear.
“Who would’ve thought that you came here on your
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