"I only said those things at the press conference to quickly quell the rumors and speculation. The Birch Group suffered significant losses because of declining stock prices due to those rumors. The clarification is more believable when it comes from me rather than from Wilson or the Birch Group," Clara explained.

Serenity asked with concern, "Then what’s happening between you and Wilson?"

"We'll pretend to be a loving couple in public for a while. Once the situation calms down, we'll find an