NovelEnglishChapter 797: Elyse didn't bother to engage in further dialogue with Linden. Instead, she searched the room frantically, yanking back curtains, peering under the bed, and bursting into the bathroom.
Her anxiety mounting, Elyse found no trace of Daniela. She confronted Linden, seizing his collar. "Where did Daniela go?" Linden responded with a smirk. “I'm not sure what you're implying. I'm her family doctor, not her husband. Why are you asking where she is at this hour? Are you suggesting something inappropriate betweenand her?" Facing the cameras that were broadcasting live, Linden said earnestly, “Daniela is a woman of integrity and grace, composed and dignified. She has a strong relationship with Cedric. I'm baffled as to why you would storm into my room with a crowd, shouting her name. What exactly are you trying to prove?" Each of his statements carried implied accusations.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtElyse was seething with anger. "Impossible! Daniela was definitely in this room. I clearly saw..." She nearly spilled the details but was abruptly interrupted when Natalie sharply tugged at her sleeve.
Linden laughed lightly and responded, "Clearly what? I'm confused. Isn't Daniela your niece? It seems you're quite eager for her to be involved in a scandal. What exactly are you up to?" He continued provocatively, "What exactly are you plotting?" Had there not been live cameras rolling, Elyse might have lashed out at Linden.
Natalie, standing beside her, watched Linden with a cold stare. Then, her voice dropped to a more calming tone. "Linden, we were informed that Daniela was seen in your room. Is someone forcing you to say otherwise?" She glanced subtly at the cameras, signaling Linden to play along. "Don't be afraid, Linden. We are a society ruled by laws. Daniela has influence, but she cannot evade justice. Just speak the truth. With all these reporters here, you have support." Her statement was sharp.
The reporters, quick to understand the hidden meaning, looked on with skepticism.
"What do you mean?" Linden asked, finding Natalie's sudden change in demeanor amusing.
Before, Natalie couldn't stand to be in the sroom as him, but now she was almost flirtatious. How absurd! He had once thought Natalie was distant and unapproachable, but now he saw she was no different from anyone else. Linden's face twisted with disgust.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLinden sneered. "I'm at a loss. Natalie, you're Daniela's secretary. To throw such bait in front of a pack of reporters-what's your angle? What do you expectto confess? Or perhaps, what tale would you havespin for the press?" Natalie's expression soured immediately.
Linden pressed on, "You just waxed lyrical about the rule. Remember peddling rumors could land you in hot water, so let's steer clear of weaving tall tales."
Elyse tensed, her hand raised to strike Linden, but Natalie intercepted her.
With a plastered smile still gracing her features, Natalie addressed the press. "Excuse us, could we pause the live feed for a moment? Then reporters agreed, but their microphones remained live, ostensibly oblivious. Natalie went on, "Guys, my apologies for the hiccup.
Might I ask you to wait outside for al short while?" A murmur ran through the crowd.
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