Chapter 1286

Pearl ignored the reporter and continued speaking to the others around her. Seeing that he was ignored, the reporter showed his irritation. "Hey, I'm talking to you. Why are you ignoring me?" Pearl glanced at him, her look of disdain clear. "I'm trying to give everyone an update. I can't stop for every single question." Undeterred, the reporter pressed on. "But why not? Isn't my question important too?" Pearl smiled a little. "All questions are important, but it's rude to interrupt." Realizing he might have been too aggressive, the reporter touched his nose, looking embarrassed. "We're in the middle of a crisis, and everyone's on edge." Pearl softened slightly. "Alright, I'll answer your question first." The reporter stood a bit taller. "That's what you should have done from the start. Why start with that unnecessary introduction?" "Let me tell you about it then." Pearl looked down the stage. Esther knew that was her cue, so she walked onto the stage, catching the reporter off