Rebirth of the Film Empress' Beloved Wife [JenLisa Adaptation]

Chapter 20 - The Press Conference

There was still half an hour before the start of the press conference, but Resplendent Entertainment's main conference room was already packed with reporters from various media outlets. They were all immersed in exchanging information and opinions with each other.

"Why do you think President Kim decided to have this press conference? To specifically deny having relations with Lisa? Wouldn't that backfire and expose them instead? President Kim isn't someone who would do that," said a random reporter, who was acting as though he was very knowledgeable about Jennie. God knew this reporter had probably never seen her face before.

"How do you know it's to deny? I think President Kim and Film Empress Lisa are very suitable for each other. Lisa is capable, and Jennie is beautiful—wait, no, no, no. Jennie is capable, and Lisa is beautiful. Who said that the press conference has to be for denial?" A nearby reporter retorted unhappily, with an elated expression in his eyes.

"Jennie is capable, and Lisa is beautiful? Now, that's where you're wrong. President Kim is indeed capable, but her looks are top-notch too. Back when she first took over Resplendent Entertainment, she went with some artists to attend the Starlight Award Ceremony, and countless reporters thought she was a new artist. Later on, to their shock, they found out that she was actually Resplendent Entertainment's new president. Tut-tut, President Kim's looks can definitely rival Film Empress Lisa's looks."

A third reporter spoke loudly and attracted plenty of attention to himself as he recounted the tale. He was putting on the airs of an old-timer.

"Right, right. President Kim is really beautiful. Unfortunately, she's too cold. Even from afar, I wouldn't dare to stare straight at her. I'm afraid I'd get frozen."

"Look at you people, so pitiful. Jennie Kim is my idol, but I always thought she was single. I didn't expect her to be in love with Film Empress Lisa, what a surprise." The one who said this was a female. Her voice oozed with excitement as she mention Jennie.

"Tch, what love? Didn't you see the reports? Queen Kim is keeping Film Empress Lisa. The entertainment circle is so messy, 'love' is something only the ignorant would believe in." The reporter who said this sounded awfully jealous and displeased.

Reporters all possessed sharp tongues. Someone immediately retorted, "That's going too far. Film Empress Lisa is a first-rate actress, and President Kim is both talented and beautiful. Why would she need to keep someone? I reckon the people who spread those rumors are purposely trying to defame her and Film Empress Lisa. Tch, that's just sour grapes."

Right after this discussion ended, the press conference finally began. Jisoo appeared first and settled in the host's spot, followed by Jennie and Lisa. They got on the platform and sat down facing the reporters.

"The press conference will now begin. I would like to invite President Kim to speak. There will be 20 minutes for questioning after she finishes."

Jennie displayed her usual indifference as she started, "The media industry works to share information and facts with the masses. It is not a megaphone used to spread lies. I know all of you are very attentive to my relationship with Lisa Manoban. I have always thought that it was unnecessary to announce this to the public, as I had assumed it was our own private business. However, now that it is threatening Lisa's identity as an actress and many false rumors are being spread around the web, we can no longer do without convening a press conference. Therefore, today, I will declare what my relationship with Lisa is."

It was rare for her to say so much at once. Her words were sharp, and she did nothing to conceal her obvious condemnation. Many of the reporters present choked on her words, but none of them could speak up for themselves. They all held a guilty conscience.

Evidently, Jennie was quite skilled in the art of speaking. After saying that much, she deliberately paused, letting silence wash over the room as the reporters waited with bated breaths.

Then, she rose and pulled Lisa up to stand next to her. Moreover, it was the kind of pull that linked their hands together. This sent the audience into an uproar.

"Lisa and I are already married. Our relationship is very good. Henceforth, you all will no longer be needed to feel troubled and concerned over us."

Standing on the stage with her head slightly tilted, her tone brimming with piercing iciness and arrogance, the current Jennie represented the perfect epitome of a queen. Looking at her, several people couldn't help but feel awed.

Beside her, Lisa also felt Jennie's arrogance and power. Her heart was racing. She had looked like this when she first saw her too. Jennie had grabbed all of her attention and made it so that her heart could only ever contain her.

This version of Jennie was one-of-a-kind, and just a single glance was enough to leave a lifelong impression on anyone.

The audience was shocked beyond words. They were either cursing her in their hearts or staring wide-eyed at her. Dumbstruck, they were all acting as though they were looking at aliens.

Already married? Queen Kim and Film Empress Lisa were already married? When did this happen? Why didn't they know about it? How could they not know about it?!

"President Kim, when did you and Ms. Manoban get married? Why is it announced only now? Have your families agreed already?" An impatient reporter started shooting questions.

"Film Empress Lisa, is it true that you and President Kim are married? Do you genuinely like President Kim? How long have the two of you been together?" Another reporter joined in.

"President Kim, did your family approve of your marriage with Ms. Manoban? When do the two of you plan on having a child?"

"Film Empress Lisa, did the two of you already intend to disclose your marriage, or were you forced? Do you think your fans will be disappointed by this piece of news?"

"President Kim, what do you like most about Film Empress Lisa?"

"Film Empress Lisa, President Kim, who pursued who, and who proposed to who?"

All of a sudden, a flood of questions came crashing down on Jennie and Lisa, rendering them speechless. What kind of nonsense were these reporters asking?

Jisoo cleared her throat and interrupted to restore peace to the conference room, "Please take turns asking, otherwise it will only waste time. There are only 20 minutes for questioning, starting now."

The reporters were sensible enough to cooperate and eventually finished asking their questions one by one. Jennie was the first to answer.

"Our families naturally approved of our marriage. We have a close and harmonious relationship. Lisa is an outstanding person: hard-working, talented in acting, and she is also an exceptional cook. I feel very safe and comfortable with her."

With that, she answered most of the questions and ignored the ones that she didn't want to answer. Then, it was Lisa's turn to answer.

"I like Jennie a lot, and being with her makes me very happy. To be able to marry her is my greatest fortune. Thank all of you for your concern, but from now on, I would like to ask you all to refrain from prying into my life with Jennie. We are very happy together, thank you."