<h4>Chapter 293: Offering an Exnation</h4>


    At 10:05, E finally walked onto the stage, nked by two bodyguards. Eric, dressed formally as well, held her hand and apanied her to the front of the stage.


    Today, E was wearing a formal ck business suit, with her hair neatly tied up. Even though she was only a college freshman, her demeanor and appearance resembled that of a powerful businesswoman who had been navigating the corporate world for over a decade.


    The crowd was secretly amazed. They had previously thought E was out of Eric’s league, but now, seeing them together, they realized how well-matched they appeared.


    E and Eric sat down, with the bodyguards stationed in rows, one in front and one behind them, prepared for any unexpected incidents.


    E scanned the room briefly and immediately noticed Mason standing not far away, as well as a surprising sight of Henry.


    Of course, there were other friends present to support her—Amelia, Richard, and others—but there was no sign of Chloe.


    Thinking of her long-time friend, E’s eyes dimmed slightly.


    As her gaze shifted, she spotted Leah standing outside the hall doors, smirking at her with a cold, mocking look.


    Heh.


    Leah’s presence confirmed that the people from Carter Group hade to watch her stumble.


    If Leah was here, Sean must be as well, though he hadn’t shown himself yet. E guessed that he was waiting for the moment she broke down in tears and apologized to make his dramatic entrance. In the eyes of the Carter Group, perhaps an apology was the only tool she had left. How ridiculous.


    Clearing her throat, E’s eyes shed with a cold, authoritative glint. "First of all, thank you all foring today. I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to speak. I’m here to provide a detailed exnation of the events from three days ago."


    The reporters immediately began shouting questions, eager for answers.


    "Ms. Davis, why did you assault Old Mr. Carter? Did he say something to humiliate you at the time?"


    "Ms. Davis, your actions were cruel and heartless. Is Mr. Nelson supporting you in this?"


    "Ms. Davis... it’s been reported that you caused a scene at the Imperial Crown Club that night. Is this true?"


    "Ms. Davis, what is your rtionship with Mr. Mason?"


    Eric’s expression grew darker and darker, but E gave him a gentle nce before responding, "I’ll answer this one first—my rtionship with Mr. Mason. Thank you all for your interest and curiosity, but I don’t have any rtionship with Mr. Mason. I am, however, involved with Mr. Nelson!"


    At this, Amelia burst intoughter. E, must you be so witty?


    Eric’s expression softened slightly, a faint smile appearing on his lips. With this woman’splete devotion, why would he care about any other irrelevant suitors?


    "Enough with the small talk, exin why you assaulted Old Mr. Carter!"


    "Yes, don’t change the subject!"


    "We’re only here for answers about the assault case!"


    "Vicious woman, exin yourself! What possible reason could you have for assaulting an elderly man?"


    "E, get out of S City, you scum!"


    The crowd’s anger was mounting, and some had begun shouting and cursing.


    Eric lifted his gaze, coldly staring down the small group of rowdy troublemakers. As his icy re locked onto them, they shuddered as though his very look could devour them, his bloodthirsty aura silencing them for the moment.


    Meanwhile, Sean was sitting in a corner not far away. Although the hall was intended for the press conference, there were still plenty of seats.


    He curled his lips into a cold smile. He was waiting for E to apologize, after which he would step forward, acting generously as he "forgave" his granddaughter.


    In this way, the Carter Group would not onlye out with an improved reputation but also make E more despised by the public.


    If apologizing solved everything, what need would there be for the police?


    "The second question: Is Mr. Nelson supporting me? I can answer with absolute certainty—no matter what I do, he supports me unconditionally!" E replied with a smile, showing no urgency to address the assault incident.


    This response only fueled the crowd’s anger.


    "You heartless woman! How can you still be smiling?"


    "Exactly, you’ve left an elderly man seriously injured, and you’re stillughing! You’re despicable!"


    "Get out of here, you vile woman! Don’t dirty our sight with your presence!"


    "Get out! Get out!"


    E remainedposed as she nced at the people hurling insults. If it weren’t for the security checks upon entry, they would probably have started throwing things at her.


    She figured that part of the crowd had been hired by Carter Group, while others were just onlookers who didn’t know the full story but sympathized with the perceived victim, joining in on the attack.


    Henry clenched his fists, his lips pressed tightly together. If it weren’t for Eric’s calm demeanor on stage, he would’ve rushed up and punched the people screaming for her to leave.


    But Eric remained calm, which meant he must have already found the best way to handle the situation.


    Mason stood elegantly against the wall, watching the strong andposed E on stage, feeling an increasing distance between them.


    E cast a dismissive nce at the people shouting the loudest and said, "Third question, who said I assaulted the elderly man? Do you have any evidence? Did anyone see it with their own eyes?"


    "I didn’t even touch a single hair on Old Mr. Carter’s head! Not even his clothes. So my answer is this—I did not assault Old Mr. Carter!"


    As soon as E finished speaking, the crowd erupted into shocked whispers.


    Sean’s eyes rolled in frustration, and he let out a coldugh. Excellent! The girl didn’t confess, nor did she apologize!


    It wasn’t time for him to make his move yet. Now, it was up to the reporters to counter her statements.


    The audience and reporters were growing increasingly agitated, and curses filled the air.


    "Ms. Davis, you and Old Mr. Carter were in the same room. If you didn’t assault him, then who did?"


    "Yeah, Ms. Davis, can you exin that? Because in the footage, Old Mr. Carter was perfectly fine when you both entered the room together!"


    "Shameless woman! Still denying it!"


    "You hit the man and won’t even admit it! You deserve to be punished!"


    "After all, you’re the child of a murderer! Your nature must be the same!"


    "Prosecute her! Let her rot in jail! Don’t forgive her!"


    The crowd’s shouting grew more intense, while Sean’s brow furrowed deeper. If E refused to admit anything, then this press conference would have no point whatsoever.


    Did she have another n?


    E’s cold eyes scanned the restless crowd, and Eric let out a soft chuckle. "You all areughable. Alright, let’s stop keeping you in suspense. To the backstage crew, could you please y the material we’ve provided?"


    Sean’s heart clenched tightly, his eyes widening in disbelief as he stared at therge screen behind E and Eric.


    The huge disy flickered to life, and suddenly, footage of E and Sean sitting together in a private room appeared on the screen.


    Sean and Leah’s bodies went cold. They couldn’t believe it—E actually had a backup n!


    Damn that E!