In a blink of an eye, the day of the press conference arrived.


    By 5:00 p.m., the reporters from different media outlets gathered in thergest hall of the hotel, setting


    up cameras and adjusting angles, eagerly waiting for Astrid to arrive.


    "By the way, I thought it would be Lance or James, but I didn''t expect Astrid to be the one stepping up.


    She''s really impressive. Her husband is behind bars. How does she still manage to sleep at night and


    have the energy for a press conference?"


    "Oh, those men of the Iverson family are sly. They''re just using Astrid as a shield, letting her take the


    bullets!"


    "Sigh, these rich people really are so inhumane. Astrid is really having a rough time."


    "Rough? Councilman Savoy allegedly took in tens of millions of dors in bribes. That''s certainly


    enough to keep him behind bars for good. Do you really think none of that cash found its way into her


    hands? It''s every person for themselves when trouble hits!"


    At 7:00 p.m., Astrid approached the stage with a solemn expression, d in ck attire and bowing her


    head as she faced a cluster of microphones.


    The bright camera shes highlighted her tired face as she bowed deeply to the countless reporters.


    The journalists started firing tough questions.


    "Ms. Iverson! The sudden arrest of Councilman Savoy has shocked the nation! After all, he was a


    leading candidate in the Savrow mayoral election. Were you aware of his actions?"


    "I didn''t know..."


    Astrid portrayed herself as an innocent, helpless woman with tears in her eyes and a face full of sorrow.


    "I''m just an ordinary housewife. I took care of my husband and children every day without getting


    involved in his work. I didn''t know anything about his private affairs or any bribes he might have


    received! Ie from the Iverson Group, one of the four big families, so there''s no way I''dpromise


    my conscience for such petty sums and ruin my reputation!"


    "Do you really have no knowledge about what Councilman Savoy did?"


    A male reporter suddenly spoke up, catching everyone''s attention. "It''s no secret that Councilman


    Savoy''s career has taken off remarkably, from a regr prosecutor to a potential mayor. The Iverson


    family has undoubtedly yed a significant role in his sess. I''ve secretly interviewed sources close


    to you both who im that you, Ms. Iverson, have been the brains behind Councilman Savoy''s


    operation, guiding and advising him every step of the way to help propel Councilman Savoy forward


    using the influence of your family name. Are you truly innocent?"


    Astrid shot a fierce look at the journalist, tears still flowing as she firmly denied, "No, that''s not true. I


    don''t know which media you represent, using these baseless usations to target me and my family.


    As I said, I had no knowledge of my husband''s actions! However, as his wife, I bear some


    responsibility, as I should have kept a better eye on him. That''s why I am holding this press conference


    to apologize to the country for what he did."


    Just as she was about to finish, the journalist pulled out a recorder and yed a recording. It turned out


    to be a statement from someone who had worked closely with Theodore, confirming exactly what the


    journalist had described!


    Before she could finish, the journalist took out his voice recorder and yed a recording.


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    It was a testimony from someone who had worked closely with Councilman Savoy. He corroborated


    exactly what the journalist had described!


    The crowd looked at Astrid suspiciously, waiting coldly for her exnation.


    "He''s lying! He''s just taking advantage of the situation, attacking me when I''m vulnerable!"


    Astrid''s legs were trembling under the table, and her face was drained of color. She could no longer


    hold up under the immense pressure. "He''s intentionally trying to tarnish my reputation! After seeing my


    husband fail, he must have been influenced by ourpetitors. That''s why he''d make such ridiculous


    ims! Who exactly is this person?! Does he dare not admit it? Tell me, who said this? I must sue him."


    Before she couldplete her sentence, a sudden, piercing screech echoed throughout the room.


    Then, a clear recording began to y over the speakers.


    "Mrs. Lee, the girls you''ve set me up withtely are really attractive, and the big bosses are very


    satisfied. Plus, their style seems to be a perfect match for our guests, bringing in good luck. You know


    what these powerful and influential people are like. They take this stuff seriously. It''s no wonder your


    business is doing so well."


    -"Haha, my business is doing great, all thanks to Ms. Iverson''s loyal support over the years! You have


    brought in a lot of wealthy clients who have been really generous."


    "It''s a win-win situation. Don''t forget to send me any eligibledies you know of. We can always discuss


    the price."


    The recording caused amotion among the audience, their angry stares piercing Astrid like sharp


    thorns, causing her deep distress.


    Who would have imagined that a woman of such elevated status and elegance-ady from a


    prestigious family-would be linked to prostitution?