"Why didn't you let me explain earlier?" Evelyn Sherman bit her lip, her tone somewhat heavy.
If Jack Shaw hadn't stopped her just now, she wouldn't have allowed Matthew Thompson to tarnish her reputation so brazenly.
"The photo is real, and his speculation is reasonable, what do you want to explain? The more you try to cover up, the clearer it becomes." Jack Shaw's expression was normal, merely raising his eyebrows slightly.
"In showbiz, not everything needs an explanation. The more you say, the easier it is for people to find a hold on you."
"But not explaining will only make everyone think I'm hiding something, and that there's something unclear between us." Evelyn Sherman stubbornly met his gaze.
"Do you think that if they believe our relationship is clear, they would approve your plan for sure?" Jack Shaw pushed a cup of coffee towards her, the wisps of heat spreading from the cup.
