Betrayed by Fiance, Embraced by Hidden Tycoon-Chapter 286: Telling Lie

It’s Valentine’s Day!

All the news media is busy covering the wedding of the year between top artist Serena Philips and the crown prince of the Jones and Morgan families.

Serena Philips’ image, which had previously declined, rose again when it was discovered that she was dating and married to Harvey Jones. They have become the new power couple in this country.

A private wedding was held at one of the Morgan family’s resorts, attended by many famous individuals. Politicians, prominent business leaders, renowned artists, and several foreign movie stars and singers were seen at the event.

In this country, nearly everyone uses the Internet to read news articles or watch television reports about weddings. All news portals publish stories about the couple; every major television network covers the event.

However, the wedding ceremony was private, and the media was not allowed to cover the ceremony or even access the resort.

No wedding photos have surfaced online or in the news. The only images circulating are of the front of the resort as guests exit their cars.

Although the wedding ceremony had concluded and the guests left one by one, not a single wedding photo was shared.

As the reporters waiting outside the resort from early morning prepared to leave, Serena Philips and Harvey Jones unexpectedly decided to hold a brief press conference to acknowledge their presence.

All the reporters are now gathered in a small hall on the resort’s outer side, eagerly awaiting the newlyweds’ answers to their questions.

The reporters erupted in applause as Serena Philips and Harvey Jones, having changed into casual clothes, emerged and stood in the area designated by the organizers.

Serena and Harvey greeted all the reporters warmly and apologized for the private nature of their wedding. However, they promised to share pictures on their social media later.

After a few moments, Serena finally allowed the reporters to ask questions.

Serena handled the light questions from reporters confidently. But after a while, the questions started to make her and Harvey uncomfortable.

"Congratulations on your marriage! However, I would like to ask Ms. Serena: will you continue your career as a movie star?"

Serena smiled and said, "Yes, I will continue my career as a movie star."

"Mr. Jones, will you allow your wife to work as an artist even though your family disapproves of having a daughter-in-law from the entertainment industry?"

Instantly, Harvey’s smile began to fade. His hands clenched when he heard the question.

He had already spoken to Serena, but she insisted she wanted to continue her career. In contrast, his mother’s family insisted that Serena should stop working in the entertainment industry unless as the Owner or management head.

"I will support my wife—whatever she wants..." Harvey answered. He turned to Serena and smiled, although his smile did not reach his eyes.

"Mr. Jones, we noticed that your father’s new wife and your brother, Sawyer Jones, were absent from the wedding. Did they choose not to attend following the recent news?"

A hush fell over the room as everyone turned to Harvey, eager to hear his response.

Once again, Harvey’s hands clenched with frustration. This was why he had been reluctant to participate in the interview.

However, Serena was determined to prioritize her career. She insisted that he take part to avoid any negative headlines from reporters.

Before Harvey could speak, Serena gently held his hand. She said sadly to the reporter, "We invited them, but unfortunately, they chose not to come." She pretended to wipe away invisible tears from the corners of her eyes.

Harvey couldn’t help but laugh inwardly at Serena’s captivating performance. ’You’re doing great, darling!’ he silently praised her while gently patting her back.

Noticing the stunned reporters, Harvey added, "What my wife said is true. We are so sad that Aunty Hannah and my beloved little brother can’t be here..." he said in a sorrowful tone.

He continued, "But it’s fine. As long as my father and Grandpa can attend, we will be both grateful."

As Harvey was preparing to end the interview, a reporter raised his hand to ask a question. Without waiting for permission, he immediately asked.

"Mr. Jones, regarding your father, there have been reports that those who slandered your stepmother and brother have begun to be arrested. Furthermore, some media outlets that reported this information without verification have also faced police action. How do you respond to this matter, sir?"

Suddenly, the reporters began whispering to one another as they opened their cellphones to check the latest news.

Everyone was taken aback when the news of Serena and Harvey’s wedding was overshadowed by the revelation of Walter Jones’ lawsuit against the media and social media users who defamed their family.

"Mr. Jones, please provide your response..."

"That’s correct, Mr. Jones. We request that you clarify this lawsuit."

Harvey was just as shocked as the reporters. He hadn’t had time to check the news, so how did he know about it?

After hearing all the reporters’ questions, he quickly ended the Q&A session without answering any. He left the hall with Serena, who was confused about the situation.

One thing that worried Harvey was that the investigator might know the news source. Although he had ensured that his hacker concealed his identity, he still had concerns.

***

At Sawyer and Abigail’s residence, everyone who hadn’t attended Harvey’s wedding could only stare in disbelief at the live-streamed interview.

"Oh my God, what did I just see?" Martha was the first to react, her expression a mix of confusion and shock as she looked at the others.

"How could Serena and Harvey lie to the media?" Hannah asked, annoyance evident in her voice. Her eyes were fixed on her son sitting with Abigail at the other end of the couch. "Sawyer, were you the one who lied to us!?"

Martha and Sophie were taken aback by Hannah’s question. They turned to look at Sawyer with curiosity.

Upon hearing his mother’s question, Sawyer was left speechless. He shook his head slowly before responding, "Mom, how could you accuse your only son like that? Of course, I’m telling the truth..."