Gerard's eyes were bloodshot, his entire aura radiating a chilling menace.

Lillie was terrified, tears streaming down her face, drowning in fear.

Help! Help!

She was too young to be strangled to death.

But no one came to her aid.

As her consciousness began to fade, Gerard suddenly released her, stepping back and gasping for air before coughing up blood.

In that moment, Lillie realized how foolish her thoughts had been.

Gerard was fighting against the hypnosis, preferring to cough up blood rather than be close to her.

Lillie scrambled off the bed, fleeing in panic.

The next morning, everyone was up early, heading together to the interview site.

Gerard appeared unwell, and Lillie, by his side, seemed dazed, as if something terrible had happened.

"Lillie, what's going on? Why the scarf today?" Joselyn asked with concern.

Lillie forced a smile. "It's nothing. Let's get going."

As soon as they appeared in public, they instantly became the center of attention, especially Gerard walking at the front with Calvin on his left.

Lillie followed a short distance behind on his right, maintaining enough distance to be seen but not too close.

"I knew Mr. Harris would be just fine, all those rumors were just envy and jealousy talking."

"I agree. Wow, Mr. Harris looks so handsome and aloof today."

"Who's that woman beside him? She's quite pretty. Is that Lilah?

Could they have broken up?"

Reporters from various media outlets were waiting outside the interview site. As soon as Gerard appeared, they rushed forward.

Calvin was prepared and waved a group of bodyguards to keep them at bay.

The interview itself was nothing special, something Gerard had experienced countless times, so it concluded quickly.

This hurdle was overcome.

However, Lillie took the initiative to tell Lilah they needed to find their own solution; she refused to get any closer to Gerard.