"Here's something you should know—this stunning dress was designed by Chloe herself!" Landon's announcement sent waves of surprise through the crowd. Excited murmurs spread instantly among the female guests. Just moments earlier, everyone had been trying to identify which luxury brand had created Chloe's gown. Now, the answer came directly from the source. With the new collection about to launch, they simply needed to follow LOVE's updates to acquire their own dream dresses. "Mr. Slade, my apologies for dragging you into this awkward situation," Landon said, giving Joseph's shoulder a friendly pat. Joseph smiled warmly. "Having a future top designer at Mistveil Manor is our privilege. As long as the misunderstanding is resolved, that's what matters."His gaze shifted to Arthur, and his expression turned cold. The smile vanished completely. Arthur stood frozen in place. Landon's words had struck deep, each one dripping with sarcasm. Chloe was a designer? Since when? Since when did she know anything about design? Arthur suddenly remembered when he'd instructed Donald to look into Chloe's movements, she had been looking for a job. Back then, she'd been applying for design positions. He'd made sure to block those opportunities, ensuring no company would hire her. After repeated rejections, she'd disappeared from the job market. He assumed she'd finally given up. Who could have imagined she'd end up at Cosmos Group, becoming a designer for LOVE? He knew something about LOVE—it was Cosmos Group's rapidly growing sub-brand.No wonder their investigations had hit dead ends. Chloe had joined Cosmos Group. So the breathtaking dress Chloe wore was her own creation? Arthur looked at the pretty, one-of-a-kind dress. For a second, he was almost hooked. Its nice lines and color matches showed real skill. Chloe could design? And she was actually good at it? The concepts felt incompatible in his mind. Chloe grew up in a rural village. He'd investigated her hometown—a place where people made their living from the sea. If someone told him Chloe was skilled at mending nets, he'd believe it. But creating high-fashion designs worthy of a luxury brand? That seemed impossible. Arthur wasn't the only one struggling to accept this. Madilyn found it even harder to believe that Chloe could be a designer, let alone work for Cosmos Group. A country girl becoming a fashion designer? The notion felt absurd. Maybe this "Mr. Voss" was playing some kind of joke, saying these things deliberately. But even Mark confirmed Landon's position as head of Cosmos Group, and Joseph clearly respected him. Would such a man really lie for Chloe's sake? Suddenly, music filled the hall. Everyone recognized the signal—the auction was about to begin. Hearing the music, Joseph glanced at Eugene and smiled. "The auction is starting. Shall we take our seats and enjoy the event?" Guests began moving toward their designated areas, following Joseph's lead. "Wait." A deep voice cut through the movement, freezing everyone in place. All eyes turned toward the speaker—the man who had been standing silently beside Chloe throughout the confrontation.Seeing Eugene finally speak up, Landon raised an eyebrow in amusement. Someone was about to get what they deserved. Eugene looked directly at Arthur and said coolly, "Mr. Myers, you publicly accused Ms. Lewis of improper behavior. Now that the truth is clear, don't you think you went too far?" Arthur had no response. "Ms. Lewis was publicly shamed. Is that the end of it? Fortunately, someone clarified the situation. Otherwise, she would have been left with a damaged reputation. Shouldn't you take responsibility for your reckless accusations?" Eugene's voice grew sharper. "Or is this how Myers Group typically operates? Making baseless claims?" His words hit Arthur like physical blows. The accusations he'd thrown so carelessly were now being reflected back at him. In the end, they were nothing but his own groundless assumptions. Arthur remembered Chloe's calm words as she looked at him. Was this really how he saw her?Who did he think she was, anyway? He had no answer. Arthur understood this man was defending Chloe, demanding justice for her. Facing the crowd and remembering his earlier words to Joseph, Arthur felt deep shame. He straightened his posture, turned toward the guests, and offered a slight bow. "Chloe, I apologize for my earlier words. I'm sorry." Hearing Arthur's apology, Madilyn felt furious. She wanted to pull him back, but with so many witnesses, she couldn't say a word.