Chapter 1430 Journalists Barge In (2/2)

She still had Rita on the phone when she entered her office. With a trembling hand, she closed the door and hurried over to the

ntle voice sounded over the phone. Although his meeting had been interrupted, he was far from impatient.

Emily, however, did not seem to be on the other end of the line. She did not speak. Instead of her voice, he heard random noises and voices in the background.

”Mrs. Gu, have you seen the news? Is it true that you assaulted a depressed patient?”

”Mrs. Gu, please clarify it. Is it true that you assaulted a depressed patient? Everyone is saying that you are just seeking attention and that you actually look down on people with depression. Is this true?”

”Mrs. Gu, please face the camera.”

These statements dropped down on her like bombs. Even though Jacob couldn't see what was happening, he frowned.

'Are those reporters?' he thought. He was worried about Emily.

Not wanting to waste another second, he left in a hurry, forgetting to notify the people in the meeting room that he was leaving.

Sam watched Jacob's receding figure as he left and knew that something must have happened to Emily.

Without being told what to do, he decided to go back to the meeting room and explain the situation to everyone.

Some time later, Jacob arrived at Emily's office. He had found it difficult to get inside, but finally managed to enter.

The room was full of strangers, and the atmosphere was so tense that one could cut it with a knife. His face darkened. If these people kept bombarding Emily with all these stupid questions and allegations, her mental health might plummet again.

”Everyone, shut up!”

Jacob yelled. His imposing manner was so overwhelming that the room immediately fell silent.

Everyone's eyes were now on him.

Right across the room from him was Emily, who was squatting in pain and covering her head with her hands. It was clear that at this moment, she did not know what to do.