I Am the Sweetheart of Mr. CEO-Chapter 696 - 695: Pregnant?! (18)
A moment later, the door at the entrance was pushed open, and Kris Cooper, neatly dressed in a suit, walked into everyone’s line of sight.
Descending the stage with deliberate steps, the young man’s face displayed an assured calmness. Then, Christoper Cooper, Bailey Hansen, and Sophia Thompson also ascended the stage and took their seats.
"First of all, thank you all for your concern." Kris Cooper surveyed the surroundings. "I am sitting here to declare to you all that I have not murdered anyone. I am now free. I hope you all continue to trust Ashton, trust Glimmer, and trust me!"
It was a simple sentence, yet it packed a powerful punch.
No matter what anyone said, he was standing there in the flesh, right before their eyes—this was the best proof.
"Mr. Cooper, what’s the story with Miss Vera’s confession letter?"
"Yes, did she actually murder someone?"
"What exactly happened at that time?"
The reporters immediately began to question him, one after another.
"This is Vera’s defense lawyer. If you have any questions, you may consult Lawyer Thompson."
All eyes immediately turned to Sophia Thompson.
"The entire case is still being sorted out. Whether it was unintentional homicide or self-defense... we cannot assert that for now. However, we believe that the law is fair, and the judge will surely give Miss Vera a just verdict."
It was a simple sentence, yet it instantly changed the perception from "murderer" to "unintentional homicide" or "self-defense," completely altering the nature of the case.
As the reporters pressed on with their questions, Sophia Thompson skillfully parried their inquiries. She seemed to say a lot without revealing anything substantial, yet her responses were unassailable.
Years of battling it out in court had honed her ability to adapt, remain composed, and think on her feet. These reporters were still far too inexperienced to match her.
Finally, Christoper Cooper made a concluding statement.
"Regardless of the outcome, Vera will always be the Cooper family’s daughter-in-law. Our entire family believes she is innocent."
After this press conference, Ashton, in conjunction with Imperial View, the Gust Family, and other major financial conglomerates, swiftly announced several major initiatives.
First, an entertainment project on the outskirts of the capital was officially announced. Then, Ashton and the Gust Family jointly acquired a highly sought-after plot of land in Hong Kong...
Once these major moves were announced, the passive situation Ashton and Glimmer had faced over the past few days was immediately reversed.
That night in America, as soon as the market opened, large quantities of Ashton’s shares began to be purchased. Within less than three hours, the stock price had skyrocketed to its daily limit.
It’s worth noting that Ashton’s shares had always been very resilient.
This was the first time in many years they had experienced such a significant drop.
As soon as Ashton’s announcements were made public, some investors recognized an opportunity and began to acquire shares aggressively.
Spurred by this activity, Glimmer’s shares also rebounded significantly. Even the share prices of Imperial View, the Gust Family, and several other financial conglomerates were positively affected to some degree.
「In the early hours of the morning.」
Kris Cooper stared at the share prices on the screen in his study, his expression steady and unreadable.
"Following this trend, the share price should return to its pre-drop level within a week."
"Perhaps it will even rise a bit." Christoper Cooper handed him a glass of freshly squeezed juice. "Drink some juice, eat something, and get some rest."
Kris Cooper glanced at the exquisite late-night snack on the table but had very little appetite.
The food at the detention center was truly awful. Could she even stomach it?
Goodnight, little darlings~!
