Huangfu Jue glanced sideways, taking a quick look at the newspaper in Will’s hands. His pupils shrank slightly when his gaze landed on the news photo on the paper.
In bold black letters on the newspaper: "Duke implicated in another scandal, ex and current flame spotted together"!
There were three photos in the news article, his was in the middle, Gan Yuan was on the left, and Annie was on the right.
Beneath the photos, the journalist had meticulously analyzed his relationships with these two women, also mentioning the conflict that occurred between them at the previous banquet, and from there deduced that Huangfu Jue had "moved on to a new love".
The man’s gaze was fixed on the photo of Gan Yuan in the newspaper.
"Get the photo back."
The news photo was a candid shot of Gan Yuan at the banquet, a distant side profile.
Even though it was a stolen shot, the lighting effects were quite good, capturing Gan Yuan in her gown with an ethereal and elegant flair.
"Sure!" Will nodded, "I will clarify with the media that Miss Gan is merely the mother of our spokesperson Gan Tang, and that there is no romantic involvement between you two. All photos will be retrieved and taken care of."
Will, of course, knew about his affair with Gan Yuan, but to the outside world, such things should not be so readily publicized.
With his status, having a girlfriend was not as simple as an ordinary person falling in love.
No sooner had Will finished speaking than the man’s disapproving glance was cast toward him, causing Will to feel a little uneasy.
"Sir, did I... did I handle it incorrectly?"
"Get the photo back... for me."
Huangfu Jue emphasized the words "for me".
Such a beautiful photo would be a pity to destroy.
"Ah... Oh, right!" Will quickly agreed, "I’ll call them right away."
As Will went outside to make calls, Huangfu Jue put down the bowl of porridge he was holding, wiped his lips, and stood up to sit across from Gan Yuan on the couch.
She pretended to be engrossed in a magazine without even lifting her eyelids.
"About last night’s incident, don’t disclose it to anyone," Huangfu Jue paused slightly, "If someone asks about your injury, just say it was an accident."
She acknowledged from behind the magazine. She knew this even without his instruction.
Finding her surprisingly obedient, Huangfu Jue’s lips curved slightly upwards.
He glanced at his watch, stood up, and walked into the bedroom to retrieve her medicine, handing it to her in the bottle cap.
"Take your medicine, and after you’ve taken it, we’ll leave."
After swallowing the medicine, Gan Yuan placed her cup down and listlessly laid back on the couch, lifting the magazine to shield her face.
"I don’t feel well, I don’t want to move."
She didn’t want to be carried around like a doll in his arms.
As soon as she finished speaking, the man was already in front of her, with one hand behind her head and the other beneath her knees, lifting her from the couch.
Will, having just finished his call, came back just in time to help him pull the door open. As he carried her out the door, Gan Yuan frowned and growled lowly.
When she had lain back on the couch, she had slipped off her shoes; now she was barefoot. Huangfu Jue didn’t stop.
"You don’t need them."
Gan Yuan resignedly covered her face with the magazine, feeling ill at ease being carried around by him.
Fortunately, she didn’t have any acquaintances here, otherwise, it would be too embarrassing!
Moments later, the car had already entered the hotel parking lot. Seeing the familiar security staff and chief not far away, Gan Yuan immediately shielded her face with the magazine.
She certainly didn’t want these familiar co-workers to see her in such an embarrassing state.