Chapter 71 Seeking Solace

Alicia Davenport The moment I stepped out of my office, I knew I was in trouble. A crowd of journalists had already gathered outside the entrance, their cameras flashing like relentless strobe lights in the dimming daylight. My stomach twisted as I caught sight of them, all eager, all waiting. For me. I barely made it down the steps before they pounced. “Alicia! Alicia! Is it true you’re having an affair?” “Ms. Davenport, what does Nicholas Andrieux have to say about this?” “Can you tell us who is this mysterious man, Ms. Davenport?” Their voices overlapped, turning into an overwhelming wave of noise that sent my heart pounding. I clenched my jaw, keeping my expression as neutral as possible. Don’t react. Don’t give them anything. Thankfully, the security team was already in place. They moved swiftly, stepping between me and the reporters, forming a solid barrier to shield me from their relentless questioning. One of them gestured for me to move, guiding me toward my waiting