He Cheated. I Rose.

Chapter 164 A Chilling Smile

Arthur was among the viewers glued to the screen. He'd cleared his schedule, sitting upright in his living room with the television tuned to the live broadcast for the best view. The camera swept across the venue, showing a packed crowd of excited fans and journalists. The place was overflowing—clear evidence of the massive anticipation. But Arthur didn't care about the crowd. His focus was on one thing: the lead designer behind this launch was Chloe. The "Four Seasons" collection—twelve unique pieces—wasn't created by a professional team. It was primarily designed by a designer named Chloe. Just thinking about her made his expression darken. Today, he would see with his own eyes what she was really made of. Cosmos Group's celebrated signed designer—what exactly was she capable of? The door opened, and Jennifer entered with Jenarth. She saw Arthur's rigid posture, his complete absorption in the television. She swiftly took the soda can in Jenarth's hand and tossed it into the nearest trash bin. Jenarth frowned, ready to protest, but a single sharp look from his mother silenced him. He understood immediately. "Mommy, Daddy Arthur's home!" Jenarth chirped, putting on an extra-sweet voice. Jennifer responded quietly and guided him further into the room. She addressed Arthur with practiced gentleness. "Arthur, I thought you had meetings today? What brings you home?" He didn't answer. He seemed not to have heard her or even registered their presence. Seeing his total fixation on the screen, Jennifer followed his gaze. When she realized what was playing, her eyes turned cold. Of course. His mind was completely occupied by that woman again. The "Four Seasons" launch...A violent impulse to stride over and shatter the television screen shot through her. But then she reconsidered—today's event held... other possibilities. A slow, cold smile curved her lips. "Jenarth, go upstairs and play," Jennifer said, releasing his hand. He bolted up the stairs the second the words left. The sound of his footsteps finally disrupted Arthur's unwavering focus. "Arthur!" Jennifer called again, lightly. She didn't push, instead moving gracefully to sit beside him on the sofa. "I took Jenarth shopping earlier. I saw this and thought of you," she said, offering a neatly wrapped gift box. Inside was a tie she had selected with deliberate care. Arthur accepted the box, glanced at her briefly, and said, "Thank you, Jennifer. But you really shouldn't spend your money on me. Donald takes care of all that." He set the box aside on the coffee table without opening it and turned his attention back to the broadcast. The event had officially started. Cosmos Group representatives were on stage. When Landon's face filled the screen, Arthur's gaze frosted over. That guy... So damn annoying! Arthur's jaw tightened, his irritation obvious. Jennifer noticed how carelessly he had dismissed her gift. The pleasant smile she'd been holding onto dissolved in an instant. Not that Arthur was paying any attention. She observed everything—the people on screen and every tiny shift in Arthur's demeanor. She missed nothing. "So this is the famous 'Four Seasons' launch," she murmured, leaning slightly closer to him. Her voice was soft, sweet. "I wonder if Ms. Lewis will appear today." Arthur gave no indication he heard her. Jennifer raised a delicate eyebrow and subtly closed the distance between them another inch. It doesn't matter, Arthur. Even if you can't look away from her, it changes nothing.Even if her designs wow the whole world today... I'm the one who will tear her down from that high horse. I'll crush her so completely she'll never recover. And you watching it live... that just makes it even better. A flash of icy mockery sparked in her eyes. Just wait. Chloe's triumph won't last. She'll learn what regret feels like. ***** At the live event venue... Landon stepped into the spotlight as Cosmos Group's acting president for its domestic market. As the domestic face of the conglomerate—the stand-in for the world's richest man—his presence carried immense weight. Thunderous applause greeted him as he faced the cameras. He delivered a few sharp, welcoming words and formally announced the opening of LOVE's new headquarters. Amid a storm of flashing lights, Landon and other key executives pulled down the drape covering the grand LOVE sign. The brand was now officially open to the world. The camera zoomed back in on Landon. He spoke directly to the lens, his message straightforward: during their series of reform and improvement efforts, they had been fortunate to discover a top-tier designer with exceptional talent. He stated that Cosmos Group was privileged to sign a cooperation agreement with her.

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