The days after the press conference were calmer.
For the first time in weeks, the internet stopped attacking Emily.
Many people even began supporting her.
Articles appeared praising Alexander for defending someone from a humble background.
Emily sat at her desk reading the headlines.
"This feels strange," she said quietly.
Alexander looked up from his laptop.
"What does?"
"People are suddenly calling me inspiring."
Alexander smirked slightly.
"That's how public opinion works."
Emily leaned back in her chair.
"One day they hate you… the next day they admire you."
Alexander closed his laptop.
"Which is why you should never depend on their approval."
Emily smiled faintly.
"You really don't care about what people think."
Alexander shook his head.
"I stopped caring years ago."
Emily studied his expression carefully.
There was something hidden behind his calm attitude.
Something from the past.
But before she could ask—
Alexander's phone rang.
He answered it briefly.
His expression darkened.
"I'll handle it."
He hung up.
Emily frowned.
"What happened?"
Alexander stood up.
"Nothing you need to worry about."
But Emily could tell.
Something serious had just happened.