Chapter 173 - The press conference (2/2)

Jeremy stood up and opened his mouth, ”Good morning, everyone. My name is Jeremy Long and I was the man in the video which was widely distributed two days ago.”

His eyes looked at each one of them calmly.

”In my whole life, I have never had an intimate relationship with Jennifer Lin. Contrary to her claim, the only reason I appear or meet her because of work commitments. Other than that, she and I are strangers,” Jeremy did not even hold his words. He spoke slowly and clearly so none of the reporters miss any word.

”You mean you are not her boyfriend?” one of the reporters asked loudly even though they were told the Q&A would be after this.

Jeremy smiled. ”Never. I never have any romantic feeling on her, and even any sexual feeling on her.”

Some of the reporters gasped when he mentioned sexual feeling. He did not even care about Jennifer's image at all.

”At first I want to ignore the video because I don't find it important to explain. The video is all clear. You should understand Jennifer's behaviour based on the video.”

”But she claimed that you two are hiding your relationship for almost two years for the sake of her career. What do you say about that?” another reporter asked.

”It seems like we go straight to the Q&A session,” Jeremy said dryly and the reporters just laughed when he did not seem to be mad.

”Answering that question, I would like to know when did Jennifer and I start our relationship. I think that she has mistaken me for someone else. Maybe another guy names Jeremy,” he shrugged.

The reporters laughed at his answer.

”Then, what about Miss Catherine? Is she, like Jennifer said, the relationship destroyer?” another reporter asked.

”I guess you did not understand my previous answer just now. How does Catherine become the...” Jeremy made a quote mark, ”...relationship destroyer when there is no relationship at all?”

Some of the reporters who brought laptop were typing furiously.

”Then, if she is not... I mean... the third party, why is she being accused by Jennifer to be... well... the bad guy?”

”Would you like to answer that, Ryn?” Jeremy asked Ryn casually.

”Are you sure you want me to answer?” Ryn asked back dryly.

Jeremy shrugged.

Ryn simply took the microphone closer to her mouth. She cleared her throat and smiled.

”I guess not many of you realize my relationship with the Longs. Jeremy's sister, Mika, is my best friend and coincidentally, Jeremy, Mika and myself were schoolmates. You can check this with our high school. Even until now, my friendship with Mika and of course with Jeremy are still strong and that's all.”

Jeremy chuckled hearing Ryn's words. He guessed she did not notice how nervous she was right now.

”Well, like Ryn mentioned earlier, Mika, my little sister, Ryn and I were schoolmates and best friends. That is why Ryn is our spokesperson for all of our products. She is also one of the shareholders in the company.”

”Are you sure you two are only having platonic relationship? Just friends?” one of the reporters asked, sensing the chemistry between Jeremy and Ryn.

Jeremy grinned. He nudged the microphone toward Ryn, wanting to hear her answer.

”We are just friends. We are close because we know each other since young,” Ryn answered firmly.

Jeremy's face changed but only for a second. He quickly put on a smile and looked at the reporters who were furiously typing or taking pictures or recording this conference. ”Do you have anything more to ask?”

”Can you explain why the three of you were having quarrel at the lobby? I mean, you said you are not in a relationship with Miss Jennifer and Miss Jennifer claimed you two are.”

”Ah... finally we're talking about that particular incident,” Jeremy mocked a heavy sigh then looked at them, ”Jennifer came to visit my little sister and that happened. I guess she came to visit her friend at the hospital and took the chance while there to visit my sister as well. If there is more to that, you have to ask her.”

Then, Jeremy signalled Jacob with his eyes. Jacob quickly stood up.

”I would like to have Mr Hanson to continue the session.”

One of the lawyers stood up. He adjusted the glasses he wore and looked at them seriously.

”My clients, Mr Jeremy Long and Miss Catherine Wong, are suing Miss Jennifer Lin for slandering Mr Long and Miss Wong's name. We will send the documents after this press conference.”

Everyone froze. This was way too serious than they thought. Jeremy and Catherine took legal action against Jennifer.

The reporters looked at each other in shock before they turned back to type in the news furiously. This was huge. A huge story. Jennifer is being sued by Jeremy and Catherine and they know it first!