MAXWELL’s POV The crowd of people watching me from below the podium made me feel tense. But I knew it had to be now or never. As Rishabh had told me that day, I have to embrace who I really am. And it doesn't have to please anyone, it just has to make me happy. I turned back, glancing at Rishabh whose lips wore the cutest smile that gave me all the confidence that I needed. I tilted my head back to the crowd, gently tapping on the mic before attempting to speak. “Mr. Lane, there have been rumors suggesting you're in a relationship with Mr. Aurora. How true is this?” “Yes, Mr. Lane, there are also allegations of r**e laid against you which still makes you a suspect in the case. What do you have to say about this?” “Mr. Lane, did you really take advantage of a hardworking secretary?”

