Chapter 12 - THE PLAZA HOTEL PRESS CONFERENCE
The grand ballroom of the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan was packed with over two hundred news reporters and photographers.
Camera flashes illuminated the room as Thomas walked onto the raised stage dressed in his midnight blue pinstripe suit.
Beside him walked Clara, looking radiant and majestic in an emerald silk dress that highlighted her pregnancy.
"Good afternoon," Thomas addressed the crowd, his voice echoing clearly across the microphone system.
"Recent rumors regarding my personal life have caused unnecessary speculation on Wall Street," Thomas began.
"I am here today to officially confirm that Clara Montgomery is my lawfully wedded wife and sole partner," he announced.
Gasps erupted throughout the press room as journalists frantically typed notes on their tablets.
"Furthermore, any entity attempting to sabotage her reputation will face immediate federal litigation," Thomas declared.
Clara stood tall beside him, her hand resting proudly over her bump as the cameras captured their unified strength.
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