Stan stood at the front of Star Entertainment's group, calm as ever, with the others positioned naturally behind him.
Across from him stood Lily and the rest of the Netflix entourage.
Camera flashes immediately intensified. The media never missed moments like this.
Reporters and livestreamers nearby nearly exploded with excitement as lenses turned toward both groups at once.
But while everyone else focused on the corporate tension, Stan noticed something entirely different.
Lily's eyes. They were faintly red. Not enough for most people to notice. But enough for him to see. They were not only red but a bit teary...
He also saw the subtle movement of her lips.
A whisper so faint it barely existed beneath the noise surrounding them.
"I'm sorry," she mouthed softly. "Please... let this remain between us."
Stan said nothing. Not a single word.
His expression didn't change as he calmly walked past her.
