While Sophia finds sympathy from Ari, Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) faces a storm of public opinion.

The press conference for the One Stormy Night project should have been her moment to shine, but as soon as she stepped up to the podium, Stephanie felt the pressure.

Dozens of cameras flashed continuously, lights flashed non-stop, and reporters bombarded her with tricky questions.

From the project’s funding source to rumors of internal strife, all were aimed straight at Stephanie.

Her face tried to keep a smile, but her trembling hands under the podium betrayed her extreme tension.

The drama exploded when a reporter coldly asked: “What do you think about the rumor that this project is just a way for your family to cover up the scandal?” The whole audience fell silent, then stirred. The camera immediately zoomed in on Stephanie’s face: her eyes wavered for a moment, but then she took a deep breath and answered firmly: “The truth will speak for itself. I’m here to do my job, not to run away.”

The audience held their breath with each beat of Stephanie’s heart. The press conference turned into a battlefield, where she faced the hammer and sickle of public opinion alone. The big question was: will Stephanie maintain her composure, or will she collapse under this enormous pressure?