Our preparations were in full swing, and the online chatter about my upcoming press conference had reached a boiling point.

Online activists were rallying fans who were skeptical of the truth to demand answers during the press conference. What I thought would be a simple press event turned into a major commotion.

After a full day of meetings, I was utterly drained.

Ivanna noticed my exhaustion and cautiously suggested, "Chlo, I should take you home. You need to rest and clear your mind. Tomorrow's press conference, though well-organized, may still present unforeseen challenges. You don't look well."

Lauren kept signaling her with her eyes, urging her to stop.

I pinched the bridge of my nose and sighed. "I'm fine. I'll get some rest after the press conference."

Deep down, I knew that finding relaxation wouldn't be easy. Plus, it takes a hundred days for a tendon injury to heal, and my foot injury affected a tendon. I couldn't dare put weight on it. Where could I even go?

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