Conquest Game: The Aloof Husband is Dangerous!-Chapter 199 - 178: Holding a Press Conference

Fourth Young Master said he was going to hold a press conference, which immediately set off a frenzy among reporters from major media outlets. They grabbed their cameras and rushed to the Aegis Group building.

Along the way, many people speculated that Laura Quincy would definitely suffer a serious embarrassment this time. How could a golden boy like Fourth Young Master fancy her?

It was at most just for fun!

Not only did the passersby think so, but the Hawthornes thought so too!

The news that Jason Hawthorne was going to hold a press conference quickly spread like wildfire within the group. Everyone was curious as to why the typically low-profile president was suddenly being so high-profile?

Could it really be like everyone thought, to completely cut ties with that woman?

The eldest, Wade Hawthorne, looked worried, "Your Uncle’s behavior this time was unexpected. I thought this news event would have a very negative impact on him, but he responded promptly by announcing a press conference. If he really cuts ties with that woman, we would lose a good card to play."

Jasper Hawthorne was conflicted and didn’t respond.

Serena Jennings snorted coldly, "Even if Uncle clarifies it, that blemish on him will still exist, and..."

As she said this, she instinctively glanced at her husband.

Wade Hawthorne noticed this and quickly asked, "And what?"

Serena Jennings pouted, "Dad, actually, that woman named Laura Quincy is Jasper’s ex-girlfriend..."

Wade Hawthorne was shocked, "What?"

Jasper Hawthorne immediately gave his wife a somewhat reproachful look. Why bring up something from the past?

Serena Jennings continued, "Dad, we could also leak this information to Grandfather. He’ll probably be very disappointed in Uncle, right?"

Wade Hawthorne smiled with satisfaction, "That’s thoughtful of you, Serena!"

Serena Jennings smiled proudly.

Just a few minutes before the press conference was about to start, almost everyone was waiting to see Laura Quincy make a fool of herself. It seemed that as soon as Jason Hawthorne spoke, she would become the laughing stock of everyone.

In Mary’s lounge at Sunstone Hospital, she seemed to be one of the few who didn’t think that way.

"Laura, Jason is definitely going to declare his love for you."

Mary’s voice was full of excitement, clearly looking forward to the upcoming press conference.

Laura Quincy’s feelings were complex at the moment, and there was also a strange kind of nervousness...

She knew that now there were definitely many people waiting to see her make a fool of herself because the news about Jason Hawthorne holding a press conference had already blown up on social media, with the headline trending and the comments and replies below unbearable to read...

She also didn’t know what mistake she had made in her past life to draw such public outrage.

Ha!

Regarding Mary’s words, her heart was somewhat... anxious.

Yes, it was a feeling of anxiety.

Seeing her not speaking, Mary continued to comfort her, "Trust me, Jason will definitely give everyone an unexpected surprise. Don’t look at those online comments."

Laura Quincy showed a bitter smile on her lips...

Many things don’t just disappear because you refuse to acknowledge them; they always leave traces behind.

As the conference officially started counting down...

The first-floor lobby of Aegis Group was already crowded with reporters, all eagerly awaiting the arrival of Fourth Young Master Hawthorne. This was his first formal press conference allowing reporters to take photos and publish them.

In the past, his photos were not allowed to be made public.

Such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity couldn’t be missed by anyone!

At exactly five o’clock, Jason Hawthorne appeared, right on time, causing the scene to erupt. Reporters raised their cameras, hoping to capture Fourth Young Master’s most handsome side.

Mason Cross, who was following closely beside him, had already anticipated the excitement and quickly took the microphone to say, "Time is precious. I hope everyone will quiet down. I will start the timer now, and only when it’s quiet will we begin."

His voice was firm and carried a cold authority.

Initially, there were still some murmurs, but as the seconds ticked by, the reporters finally quietened down because Assistant Cross kept glancing at his watch, and his tone did not sound like he was joking...

Once the room was quiet, Mason Cross glanced at his watch again, "Excellent! It only took 1 minute and 23 seconds, leaving 8 minutes and 37 seconds remaining."

After speaking, he respectfully looked at his boss.

Jason Hawthorne then adjusted the microphone, his gaze coldly sweeping over the reporters below, "From now on, I hope you listen to every word I say clearly, without misinterpreting a single word."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone held their breath, afraid to miss any important inside information.

Jason Hawthorne said solemnly, "Laura Quincy is my girlfriend, whom I am seriously dating. I hope everyone understands this clearly and no longer publishes any false reports."

Immediately, the room was filled with sounds of gasps.

What?

That fox Laura Quincy was actually the girl Fourth Young Master is seriously dating?

The plot twist happened too fast! 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

The audience friends were completely unprepared...

Immediately, a reporter hurriedly asked, "Fourth Young Master, when did you and Laura Quincy start dating?"

Jason Hawthorne glanced indifferently at the reporter who asked the question, "When we started is not important. What’s important is that we won’t end."

There was another wave of gasps!

Did Fourth Young Master mean he would marry Laura Quincy?

How could that be possible?

Another reporter asked a sharper question, "Fourth Young Master, are you not answering when you and Laura Quincy started dating because at that time you hadn’t broken up with Miss Stella Jennings yet?"

Jason Hawthorne’s eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, "I just want to say one thing: Laura Quincy never interfered with my relationship with Stella Jennings. I knew her long before Stella Jennings."

"Moreover, there was no love between Stella and me. She’s a good girl, but in the world of love, there’s never a ’why’."

His tone was firm, and the fact that he knew Laura Quincy before Stella Jennings left the reporters baffled.

"Fourth Young Master, was the catalyst for your breakup with Miss Stella Jennings the appearance of Miss Laura Quincy?"

Jason Hawthorne cast a cold glance at the reporter who asked, his voice as cold as ice, "Do you not understand human language?"

The person shrunk back involuntarily; Fourth Young Master’s presence and authority were indeed formidable!

An equally brave reporter asked, "Fourth Young Master, it’s said that Laura Quincy was sold to Fiorina six years ago. Do you really not care about her blemished past?"

Jason Hawthorne’s gaze was deep as the sea, "The claim that Laura Quincy was sold six years ago is purely fabricated and malicious. Six years ago, she was studying well at the University of Aethelgard in Fiorina, which is a verifiable fact."

The reporters were suddenly in an uproar, "This..."

Someone boldly said, "Fourth Young Master, you’re quite taken with her, huh? The evidence you speak of can all be fabricated!"

Jason Hawthorne’s eyes like stars, "Is that so? Where’s your evidence for claiming that Laura Quincy was sold six years ago? Is the student roster of six years ago at the University of Aethelgard something I can just tamper with?"

The questioned reporter was suddenly speechless. The claim that Laura Quincy was sold six years ago had only been wildly spread online, with no real evidence...

All it was based on was an online gossip account saying "according to informed sources"...

"Fourth Young Master, maybe Laura Quincy had prepared in advance to deceive you..."

Jason Hawthorne cast a glance at the reporter, "Your statement is contradictory. What resources would a powerless and modest civilian have to make such preparations? Think before you speak."

The other party: "..."

Mason Cross reminded his boss, "BOSS, there are still 35 seconds left."

Jason Hawthorne nodded in acknowledgment, clearing his throat, "I hope the reporters present can accurately convey my message. I do not wish to see any misrepresentations or words conceived by your imagination. Otherwise, do not blame me for being blunt."

He stood up and added, "I will instruct my lawyer to formally sue the online gossip accounts. The internet may provide a place for free speech, but that doesn’t mean you can make baseless claims, let alone defame others without evidence."

His final statement was assertive and authoritative.

He meant it for the online gossipers, and he won’t tolerate such behavior!

"Fourth Young Master, may we hear more about your love for Miss Quincy?"

Jason Hawthorne was already rising to leave, escorted by his bodyguards.

Assistant Cross stepped in to maintain order, speaking loudly, "The ten-minute interview session is now over. Thank you all for your time."

The journalists, having no other choice, reluctantly started packing up their equipment to leave. They had collected quite a bit today.

They just didn’t expect such a turn of events, that’s all.

Many people read every word of the press conference without missing a beat, and nearly all were left utterly flabbergasted, Wade Hawthorne’s family included.