Chapter 419: Chapter 419

The chance to ask questions is precious and rare, so the reporter who got the opportunity didn’t hold back.

"Mr. Rhodes, it’s reported online that you have an improper relationship with Miss Susan Wilde, who is your nephew’s wife. Is this true?"

Simon Rhodes picked up the microphone, looking calm, as if he were just giving a lecture, and said to everyone: "I believe all of you here want to ask this question. Let me respond clearly again: the rumors circulating online are half true and half false."

Countless cameras were aimed at Simon Rhodes, and the flashes flickered like stars in the night.

His grandfather’s words echoed in his ears; he was well aware of what his grandfather wanted him to do.

But he had anticipated this day long ago, and he already knew what he should do.

He had promised Skylar Vance, and he would never waver.

"There is no improper relationship between Miss Wilde and me."

In front of the television, Skylar Vance gasped when she heard this statement.

The unfamiliar address "Miss Wilde" made her think he was influenced by his grandfather and would distance himself from her in front of the media.

But then he continued: "But she is indeed my girlfriend."

There was an uproar from the audience, but Simon Rhodes continued at a leisurely pace: "Everyone has the right to pursue love. We are no exception. We are both single, and I don’t think there’s anything improper about us being together."

Someone caught the key point and quickly asked, "Do you mean that Miss Wilde and Mr. Shawn Rhodes have already divorced?"

Simon Rhodes nodded: "Indeed."

"Did you know her before the divorce or after?"

Simon Rhodes: "Before the divorce, I attended her wedding."

"As you said, Miss Wilde was your nephew’s wife, even if she’s divorced, your current relationship seems somewhat inappropriate."

Simon Rhodes: "If everyone wants to condemn us with outdated ideas, I have nothing to say."

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Simon Rhodes: "I pursued her first; I fell in love with her first. She also struggled for a long time with the same thoughts as you before deciding to be with me. She fears everyone’s misunderstanding and prejudice, yet she bravely chose to face it with me."

"Why did Miss Wilde and Mr. Shawn Rhodes divorce? Does it have anything to do with you?"

Simon Rhodes: "That’s their personal relationship issue; I don’t know."

Reporters exchanged glances, silent for a few seconds, then one stood up and asked, "Do you think this is incest?"

Simon Rhodes chuckled and asked him back: "Do you have someone you really like?"

The reporter was momentarily stunned and then shook his head.

Simon Rhodes laughed and said: "When you like someone, you won’t care about her past, nor about who she was in the past."

The reporter sat down, half understanding.

Simon Rhodes: "In my eyes, she’s just a woman who went through an unhappy marriage, and I love her, so I’m with her. That’s all there is to it."

In front of the television, tears were already streaming from Skylar Vance’s eyes.

She knew the pressure he endured while calmly stating those words in front of the media.

Defying his grandfather’s wishes alone was enough to prove how much he loved her.

This press conference didn’t significantly change the company’s current situation; it seemed more like Simon Rhodes held it specifically to publicly announce his relationship with Skylar Vance.

The online insults directed at Skylar Vance significantly decreased, but some still remained.

There were more praises for Simon Rhodes’s dominant declaration of love and envy towards Skylar Vance.

Amidst the praise for this fearless love, there were still many unfriendly voices.

Some still said Skylar Vance was harming Simon Rhodes, believing he was blinded by love.

As if The Siren from an enemy nation was sent to cloud the king’s judgment, hoping The Siren’s fox tail would be exposed soon.

Simon Rhodes returned very late that day.

He would usually come back to have dinner with her, but today he returned almost at ten p.m.

As soon as Simon Rhodes entered the house, Skylar Vance was waiting by the door for him.

He put down his coat, reached out to hold her tightly, his low voice coming from above her head: "I’m back."

Skylar Vance raised her hand to embrace him, burying her head in his chest.

Feeling the warmth from his body, his heartbeat, his scent...

Seeing her silent, Simon Rhodes slightly pulled her away, looking down to ask: "What’s wrong? Tired?"

Skylar Vance shook her head, "Are you hungry? I’ll make something for you."

Simon Rhodes smiled and rubbed her hair: "Are you hungry?"

Skylar Vance: "I’m just worried you’re hungry. You probably didn’t eat properly today, right?"

Simon Rhodes: "It’s no different from a usual workday; I ate when it was time."

Skylar Vance: "Then I’ll go prepare the bath water for you."

Simon Rhodes smiled, bowing his head to change shoes, and they returned to the bedroom hand in hand.

As if just coming home as usual, neither of them brought up what happened today.

In the room with the lights off, Skylar Vance lay against him in his arms, playing with his large hand.

"Can’t sleep?" he asked softly.

Skylar Vance lowered her eyes and said: "How about we go out for a day tomorrow?"

Simon Rhodes: "Tomorrow?"

Skylar Vance nodded; she knew the company had many things waiting for him to handle, but she feared there would be no chance to go out with him in the future.

She thought he might decline and suggest postponing for a few days, but he only paused for two seconds before asking: "Where do you want to go?"

Skylar Vance: "The seaside, where I said I wanted to get married last time."

Simon Rhodes: "Why the sudden urge to go there?"

Skylar Vance deliberately acted relaxed: "To clear my mind."

Simon Rhodes could sense something was off about her.

Because she was always very considerate of others.

Given the current situation, according to her usual self, knowing he was overwhelmed, she wouldn’t trouble him or suggest going out at this time.

He felt a little uneasy and asked her: "Did today’s events affect you? We agreed before, no matter the consequences, I will take responsibility, and you just need to stay by my side."

Skylar Vance smiled, wrapping her hands around his, "I know, I remember."

Simon Rhodes: "Don’t think you’re doing it for me. I love you, and having you follow me unwaveringly is all I want."

Skylar Vance’s nose stung, her eyes instantly welling up, trying hard to let him hear nothing unusual in her voice: "I know."

Simon Rhodes suddenly sounded like a child lacking security, commanding: "Say you will never leave me."

Skylar Vance bitterly smiled, afraid to turn her head to look at him: "Aren’t you being childish? Go to sleep; we’ll go out first thing tomorrow morning."