Chapter 87: Headlines Again
Eryx’s voice was calm and measured as he addressed the reporters, a quiet confidence behind his words. "I’ll be holding a press conference soon," he said, making sure everyone heard him clearly. "Any of you who post a picture of my wife, I’ll make sure your company doesn’t see the light of day tomorrow."
The room fell into a stunned silence. Reporters exchanged nervous glances, unsure how to respond to the sudden threat. Eryx wasn’t one to make idle threats, and they all knew it.
At the back of the room, Valerie arched a brow, a faint smirk tugging at the corner of her lips. She didn’t say anything, but her posture was a little too relaxed for someone who was supposed to be part of the spectacle. It was as if she were just waiting for the next phase of the game.
Eryx gave her a slight, disinterested glance before turning back to Lunara. His expression softened immediately. "Let’s go."
As they made their way to the car, Eryx made sure Lunara was covered until they were both inside. The chaos they left behind didn’t stop, however, as Eryx’s phone buzzed nonstop. He glanced at it, but with Lunara by his side, he chose to ignore the notifications for the moment.
Lunara managed to catch a glimpse of the screen before he set it aside. "Don’t you think you should pick it up? Your mom is probably worried."
Eryx hesitated for a moment, then shrugged. "She’ll understand." He focused on the road as the car pulled away from the hotel. "Right now, all I need is to keep you safe."
Lunara nodded lightly before trying to find her phone inside her bag. "Wait! I left my phone behind," she suddenly exclaimed.
Eryx didn’t seem surprised, his expression calm. "Check again," he suggested casually, keeping his eyes on the road.