Chapter 6 The moment she made her demand , the room fell into silence , Only after Aurelia struggled to get out of his embrace did Preston finally agree . He looked at her carnestly , his eyes filled with tenderness and reassurance . " The reason I kept our relationship secret was because it wasn't appropriate during the early stages of taking over the company . Since you want this now , I'll arrange a press conference to announce your identity to the media . How does that sound ? " Meeting his tentative gaze , Aurelia nodded calmly . " Fine . " Since Camilla also wanted to claim the title of Mrs. Rothwell , Aurelia would make damn sure she didn't get it . If anyone was going to have that position , it wouldn't be Camilla . Seeing Aurelia's mood improve and that she'd stopped mentioning divorce , Preston finally relaxed . He chatted with her for a while before leaving to prepare for the press conference . After two days in the hospital , Preston arranged for stylists to do her hair and makeup before taking her to the press conference . Aurelia looked at her haggard face in the mirror , feeling bitter and speechless . 58 26 25 23 38 2 3 In just a few days , she'd become a completely different person . Arriving at the press conference backstage area , she watched Preston rehearsing and couldn't help wondering . Would he really announce it ? Or was this just another performance for her benefit ? After all , a man who would secretly sterilize her - what kind of decent person could he be ? When staff came to notify her to head to the main venue , Preston's voice reached her ears : " Before we begin , I'd like to invite my secretary to join me on stage . " He turned his head , and Aurelia met his gaze directly. 09:37 WAIT . He Saved My Four - Year Torturer's Life With MINE ?! ( Nah , I'm out ) 3.3 % Chapter 6 Having watched the rehearsal , she knew exactly how this would go . Preston would bring her on stage , play a pre - made romantic video for everyone to see , and use that opportunity to reveal her identity . Under ever your's watchful eyes , she slowly walked forward and sat beside him . Preston's expression was serious : " Before we continue , please watch this video . " As soon as he spoke , the faces of everyone around them changed dramatically , gasps of shock filling the air . " What the hell is this ? Isn't this supposed to be a press conference ? " " The mental fortitude of someone who can work as a secretary at a big company is really something else - she can just sit there calmly through this ? " " Jesus ... you have to admit , Secretary Stone has got a great body . " " Looks like Secretary Stone really did sleep her way to the top . Shameless ! " Malicious comments came at her from all directions . Aurelia sensed something was terribly wrong and spun around to look . On the giant screen behind her , page after page of photos showed her completely naked , having sex with a man ! Her face was clearly visible , but the man beside her was completely obscured . But she knew damn well it was Preston . Aurelia's mind went completely blank . She stumbled toward the computer and shut off the video . Feeling the mocking , leering stares of everyone around her , she looked at Preston in disbelief . Why ? Why had their most intimate moments been photographed ? Other than Preston , she couldn't think of anyone else who would have had the opportunity . He was trying to destroy her ! Aurelia turned to leave , but the media surrounded her , bombarding her with questions . " Secretary Stone , did you know these photos would be shown at today's press conference ? " " Secretary Stone , did you use these photos to blackmail your boss for promotions ? " 09:37 WAIT . He Saved My Four - Year Torturer's Life With MINE ?! ( Nah , I'm out ) 3.5 % Chapter 6 " How do you feel seeing yourself in these compromising photos ? " In the crushing crowd , even escape became impossible . In the distance . Preston frowned and pushed toward Aurelia urgently . Bu his phone rang at that exact moment . Camilla's sobbing voice came throught : " Preston , I wish you and Aurelia happiness . Maybe we'll meet again in the next life . " The call ended with those final words . Preston's heart clenched : " Camilla ! What the hell are you talking about ? Camilla ! ". All he heard was the dial tone . He glanced at Aurelia , but could no longer focus on anything else as he rushed outside . He had to find Camilla quickly - she was in danger ! At that moment , Aurelia's head was spinning from the overwhelming shock . She instinctively looked toward Preston , just in time to see him hurrying away . From beginning to end , he never looked back . Aurelia gave a bitter smile as her vision began to blur . The voices around her became increasingly muffled . She closed her eyes in pain and finally couldn't hold on any longer , collapsing . Before losing consciousness , she whispered : " Preston ... I wish I'd never fucking met you . "
