“Are you trying to say that? That could be liable for slander,” Lopez responded.

“Smart move,” Joey murmured.

Her statement had silenced everyone, so she was able to continue with her speech. Lopez stood her ground, her eyes scanning the crowd of reporters with a steely determination. She took a deep breath before continuing her address.

“I am not here to engage in back-and-forth with baseless accusations. What I am here to do is to set the record straight and protect my husband’s reputation,” Lopez declared, her voice unwavering.

The reporters seemed to sense the seriousness in her tone, and a hush fell over the crowd as they waited for...