Chapter 328. Protective Attitude

Redirecting the conversation, a sharp reporter brought up a previous question. “Can you explain why you and your agent, Bianca, were seen leaving the Emperor Hotel late at night a few days ago? Are you exploring new opportunities?”

Blake furrowed his brow for a moment, exchanging a quick glance with Reese before responding in a firm tone, “I’d appreciate a little more respect in how you ask your questions.”

His response and his protective attitude towards Reese made the reporters speculate that Blake was instinctively defending her, adding to the rumors’ mystery.

“Miss Scott and I were invited to Miss Skylar Larson’s engagement party. We happened to be at the office that day and decided to go together, that’s all,” Blake explained casually, glancing at Reese a few times. His emphasis on “just like that” and “happened to” seemed to mark a specific point.

Reese’s heart skipped a beat. Blake’s concern for her feelings felt genuine, stirring a mix of emotions in