Chapter 485: The Evidence Looked Real

Diana didn’t understand what Bianca meant, but when she checked the time, her heart skipped a beat.

There were only five minutes left until four. Whatever came next, they had to face it. This wasn’t just about Reese’s name—it was about the future of their entire agency.

“Reese, stay here,” Diana said gently. “Bianca and I will take care of the press conference.”

Reese looked heartbroken. Her eyes were full of tears, ready to fall.

She grabbed Diana’s sleeve and begged, “No, it’s not true. I’m not like that!”

“I know,” Diana said gently, patting her hand. “We’ll fix this issue. We’ll prove you didn’t do anything wrong. Just trust us, okay?”

Reese didn’t know what to believe anymore. Even the teacher she admired had turned her back on her. She felt like there was nothing left.

Her body shook. At that moment, she wished she could run far away, maybe even disappear.

Just as Reese felt like she might fall apart, a soft hand rested on her head.

She slowly looked up. Her makeup was ruined by the tears.

Standing in front of her was Bianca, dressed in a sharp grey suit. Her long hair fell neatly over her shoulders. The sunlight from the window made her look serene and strong while glowing.

“Trust me,” Bianca said gently. “Just like you did when you came to your first interview. You told me I was your idol, remember?”

Tears filled Reese’s eyes again. But this time, they weren’t from pain—they were from hope.

It had been Bianca’s faith in her that pushed her to dream bigger than she ever thought possible.

Even when everything felt dark and cruel, full of lies and hate, there was still one person who led her toward hope and it was Bianca.

No matter what happened, Reese knew she could trust her.

Through her tears, a small smile appeared. She looked at Bianca and nodded.

“Okay,” she said softly.

After comforting Reese, Bianca walked out of the room with her head held high, radiating confidence.

There was just one minute left before four o'clock. In the hallway, reporters and media people waited, ready with their questions.

Online, the hate towards Reese had exploded.

The hashtag "#BanReese" was at the top of the trending list, and the comments were full of lies and harsh rumors, almost unbearable to read.

Natalie's team’s live stream was ending, and viewers were now turning to Bianca’s press conference. But this time, the live chat was filled with anger and insults aimed at Reese, Bianca, and everyone connected to them.

“What kind of company backs someone so heartless?”

“A useless agent managing useless artists!”

“Boycott Reese! Boycott Bianca! Boycott Emerald Artists Agency!”

As the screen filled with angry messages, the press conference lights flicked on. The room lit up.

Then, the door slowly opened with a creak.

Everyone turned around and all eyes were glued on the entrance.

Bianca entered the room wearing strong confidence.

Diana and a few assistants followed behind her.

The noisy room suddenly fell silent.

It felt like someone had pressed a mute button.

Everyone turned to look at Bianca.

She walked straight to the center of the stage.

Even after the recent livestream, Bianca didn’t look nervous.

The video had made Reese look ungrateful.

But Bianca still looked unshakable. There was no fear in her at all.

The reporters looked confused.

They hadn’t expected this reaction from her.

“Thank you for coming to our press conference,” Bianca said.

Her voice was clear and smooth as she stood under the spotlight.

The light made her look calm and graceful.

She looked at the crowd and smiled gently.

“Today’s press conference is about the recent issues involving our artist, Reese Vance.”

Still smiling, Bianca went on.

“I watched the live interview earlier. And I have to say...”

Everyone was intrigued after they heard her statement.

Bianca paused for a moment. Then she spoke loud and clear.

“Everything said in the live interview is not true!”

Gasps spread across the room.

The crowd was stunned.

Reporters looked at each other. They started whispering quickly.

“What is she talking about?”

“Is there more to this story?”

“I doubt it! The evidence looked real!”

In the live stream chat, people reacted fast.

Most didn’t believe Bianca.

“I knew it! She won’t admit anything. These companies always lie!”

“Denying it won’t help now. Prove it with facts!”

“I don't think she has the evidence. She's just trying to protect her image.”

Even with all the harsh comments, Bianca stayed calm. Her smile didn’t fade, and her voice remained gentle.

“Since this started, everyone only listened to Reese’s aunt and uncle-in-law,” she said.

“But this is about Reese. Don’t you think we should hear from her too?”

Her words made people pause.

She reminded everyone that only one side had spoken.

No one had asked Reese how she felt.

Judging her without hearing her side wasn’t fair at all.

Bianca noticed the change in the crowd.

People were starting to listen.

Her smile became radiant after grabbing their attention.

She clicked a button on the remote in her hand.

The big screen behind her turned on.

There was no image. But then, a voice filled the room.

It was Reese’s voice!

“Hello, everyone. I’m Reese…”

She sat alone in her hotel room. Her hands held the phone tightly.

Her heart was beating fast, but she tried to keep her voice steady.

Bianca had told her not to go to the press conference.

She was afraid it might get out of hand. She also thought Reese might be too scared to speak in front of everyone.

Sitting quietly in her room, Reese felt a little calmer.

She didn’t have to face flashing cameras or reporters.

That made things a bit easier.

“I’m sorry it took me this long to speak,” Reese said.

Her voice was soft at first but got stronger.

“The things being said online aren’t true. Maybe it’s time you heard the truth from me…”

She began to share what really happened. She spoke about her childhood. She talked about the hard life she had with her aunt’s family.

And how she was forced to leave school because of it.

As Reese kept talking, the press room became tense.

At first, the reporters didn’t believe her.

But slowly, they started to listen.

No one dared to speak inside the venue.

Online, the livestream chat was full of mixed reactions.

Some people said Reese was lying.

They thought she was just trying to get pity.

But others started to think twice.

They wondered if maybe there was more to the story.