"Mrs. Bellone, please try to stay calm," Elroy said, his expression serious and composed, showing no sign of guilt. "The reason I risked running in to save her wasn't because she's my ex-girlfriend. It's because the event was hosted by our family."
His tone was steady and resolute, causing Mayne to pause, her anger momentarily held back. She frowned deeply but chose to wait and listen to what he had to say next.
"You know as well as I do that if someone had died in that fire, the backlash in the media would've been devastating for the company. Besides, at that moment, no one else was willing to run in and save anyone."
Elroy met her gaze firmly, continuing his explanation. "As the heir of the Bellone family, my actions could generate more positive publicity for both the family and the c
