86 The Face Off (3)

I was never good with people. But here I was, standing in front of the mass reporters. Cameras flashing on my face and the noises assaulted my ears. I understood I had now entered the world where every word became a game of charade.

Every sentence was a trap waiting for me to jump in. Every story was an exaggeration. Every lie was a fabricated truth and the truth itself hovered between the surface and the grave.

Even if I wanted to turn back now, I couldn't. Huang Lijie's hand was holding me tightly as he led me to the stage. I could only obediently follow him like a good daughter.

Once we reached the podium, Huang Lijie stepped eagerly to the microphone. In a relax manner, he greeted the reporters.

"Good morning, Everyone. Thank you for coming. I'm aware of a video of me that has gone viral since last night. But, I am here today in front of you all to provide the story behind that scene. First off, I'd like to clarify that I was not abusing my daughter."