Chapter 123

Serena’s POV I choked back a gasp as that entertainment reporter's question hung in the air. In such a professional setting, asking about personal relationships was clearly meant to sabotage the event. Lucian's face darkened immediately. "Today is the launch event for the collaboration between Celestial Gems and Dreamland Jewelry," he stated coldly. "If anyone wishes to speculate on baseless gossip, I suggest you leave now." The moment he finished speaking, security personnel materialized from the edges of the room and escorted the intrusive reporter out. Thankfully, the guy was smart enough not to make a scene, or this would've definitely become juicy fodder for tomorrow's gossip columns. Even so, the atmosphere had shifted. I hadn't expected trouble from my competitors, yet somehow this random entertainment reporter had the audacity to derail our event. Thank god Lucian handled it swiftly before things got truly uncomfortable. "Serena, it's over. Don't worry," Lucian murmured, leanin