Ariana was completely taken aback in the face of these probing questions. She wasn't prepared for it whatsoever.

The harsh questions endlessly being hurled at her made her stomach turn. Her face became pale, and amidst the pushing and shoving of the crowd, she didn't notice her phone clatter to the ground.

On the other side, overhearing the news, the other reporters interviewing Sarah quickly shifted their target and joined the chaos surrounding Ariana.

The crowd was dense and loud, forcefully surrounding Ariana in a tight group. Ariana was unable to react at first, shocked and frightened. She could feel the air getting thinner and thinner around her, and she felt terribly suffocated by the lack of space.

“What are you doing? I won't do an interview. Get away from me!" Ariana shouted, but her voice was drowned out by the relentless reporters.

They only seemed to close in on her more, trying to press her to answer and throwing shameless questions at her constantly.

Ariana staggered and instinctively lifted her hands to protect her belly.

One of the eagle-eyed reporters noticed her movements and immediately aimed his camera at her belly. He thrust the microphone in her face and asked, “Miss Edwards, are you really pregnant? Do you feel anything for this child?"

Ariana couldn't speak at all, her expression becoming increasingly desperate and gloomy. She felt tears sting her eyes as she shouted, “Stop talking to me like that. Don't crowd me. I'm extremely uncomfortable right now. I can't breathe!

But they didn't seem to hear a word of what Ariana said and continued to barrage her with questions.

Ariana suddenly felt faint, the feeling of nausea overtaking her sense.

She could hear Sonia and Sarah somewhere, cursing furiously at the reporters, and she could hear Tyler calling her name.

But everything felt distant, and she could feel her strength fading.

Just as darkness overtook her thoughts and her consciousness slipped away, strong arms held her up.

It was a familiar and reassuring embrace.

The reporters surrounding Ariana were completely shocked at the sight of Theodore, their eyes intently scrutinizing him.

While the Anderson Group had teetered on the brink of collapse, the official declaration had yet to be made. The uncertain future of the Anderson Group left everyone wondering which way the winds would blow.

At least Theodore was still being recognized as the young master of the prestigious Anderson family.

Furthermore, his inherent air of superiority added to the daunting aura that surrounded him, stifling any inclination for others to speak in his presence.

Silently, the reporters watched Theodore Lift the unconscious Ariana into his arms, their microphones poised but their words held at bay.