Respect? Since when did Juliette ever see him as just an older brother she respected? It felt like something was pressing against his throat, a suffocating weight stuck halfway, making him unbearably uncomfortable. The storm brewing on his face only grew darker. "Hmm." His voice was low and deep. But from Juliette’s angle, she could clearly see his clenched jaw. Her usually calm, indifferent eyes flickered with confusion. Wasn't this exactly what he wanted? She had clarified everything, so what was with this reaction? But with so many eyes watching, she only furrowed her brows slightly before smoothing her expression again. "This press conference is meant to set the record straight. I'm sure you all heard me clearly just now. The Blackwood Group does not wish to hear any more rumor

