THE SWAY OF LOVE AND BUSINESS
Witnessing the entire scene, Mackenzie was truly at a loss for words.
Even the most absurd soap opera would struggle to depict such a scene, yet it unfolded before their
eyes. It seems that a woman’s infatuation with a man can genuinely lead to a state of intellectual
deficiency.
With numerous media reporters present today, Gautier’s popularity was undoubtedly going to skyrocket
once the news broke.
The same applied to Mackenzie, of course.
“I’m fine. Don’t worry about me.” content.
Gautier declined the staff’s offer to check his injuries. Ignoring the fact that Susan hadn’t left the scene,
he hurriedly approached Mackenzie and asked, “Mackenzie, are you alright? Did anyone hurt you just
now?”
Tsk, tsk, tsk.
The onlookers couldn’t help but sigh. Sometimes, reality was more dramatic than television dramas, or
rather, more absurd.
Love could indeed turn a person into a lunatic or a fool.
“I’m fine.”
Mackenzie reassured Gautier. Ultimately, under the pressure of countless gazes around her, she asked
with a slight grip on her fist, “How are your injuries?”
The truth was unclear, but the fact that Gautier took a bullet for her was undeniable.
If she were heartless towards Gautier, she would undoubtedly be thrust into the spotlight, surpassing
Emmanuel’s previous ordeal of being criticized and trending throughout the city. This might even make
her the hottest topic worldwide.
No matter how intelligent Mackenzie was, she was tightly controlled by an invisible force at this
moment. She was unsure of how to break free.
This invisible and terrifying force was called public opinion.
“Mackenzie, I’m fine.”
Gautier wore a satisfied smile as if he had just received attention from a goddess he had pursued for
years.
This kind of demeanor was something even Hubert couldn’t portray.
Mackenzie nodded. However, before she could utter another sentence, a reporter thrust a microphone
forward and asked excitedly, “Ms. Quillen, are you here today to represent the Terence Group in
discussing a partnership with the Verkade Group?”
Without giving Mackenzie time to answer, the next reporter’s question came.
“Ms. Quillen, we heard that the Quillen and Verkade families are planning a marriage alliance. Forming
a business team to enter the National Chamber of Commerce?”
Before the third reporter could ask a question, Gautier forcefully protected his beloved, disregarding his
injured arm. He loudly declared, “Everyone, please adhere to the order of the press conference. We will
answer questions one by one inside.”
“Gautier is so cool. Protecting beauty with such strength.”
Observing this scene, Lara clasped her hands together. She watched Gautier protect Mackenzie.
This is my vision of a prince and princess.
On the other hand, Beatrix stared at her. She pouted and said, “As a sister, helping outsiders break up
your sister’s marriage. If this isn’t stupid, it’s evil.”
“Hmph, I don’t want to talk to you. You’re not worthy.”
Lara ignored Beatrix and walked away proudly.
“If you can’t argue, just run away. Don’t pretend to be tough. Pah, pah, pah!”
Beatrix retorted without showing weakness.
Since Mackenzie had arrived, she was prepared to face the interview. In any case, she must not let
Lara represent the Terence Group and cause chaos.
If it were someone else, Mackenzie would have fired her immediately. However, Lara was her sister,
after all. She couldn’t do that, so she had to clean up this mess personally.
However, upon arriving at the scene, she realized that this mess was more challenging to clean up than
she had imagined.
Lara was naive and unknowingly manipulated. Mackenzie being caught in the whirlpool of public
opinion made it difficult for her to break free.
Ashton was also quietly observing from behind.
Even she could sense that Mackenzie might find it challenging to reject Gautier today. The probability
of Emmanuel being cuckolded was increasing.
Laura was hiding in the crowd, observing the press conference. She chuckled triumphantly and
whispered to alve and unknowingly manipulated. Mackenzie being caught in the whirlpool of public
opinion made difficult for her to break free.
Ashton was also quietly observing from behind.
Even she could sense that Mackenzie might find it challenging to reject Gautier today. The probability
of Emmanuel being cuckolded was increasing.
Laura was hiding in the crowd, observing the press conference. She chuckled triumphantly and
whispered to herself, “Even though my beloved Claudette is no longer here, I still want to separate you
and Emmanuel. Just be a puppet, Mackenzie.”
William had been present at the press conference from the start. He warmly embraced Mackenzie and
greeted her with a smile. “Welcome, Mackenzie! We have already discussed the collaboration with
Lara and have prepared a 450 million order as a token of our appreciation. Once you sign, it will belong
to the Terence Group.”
“Wow! Isn’t this welcome gift too generous?”