Farewell to Love: The CEO's Desperate Chase novel Chapter 704

With those words, Theodore effectively ended the invisible war.

The crowd buzzed with newfound respect.

"Well, that settles it. Either she brings immense hidden value to the table, Theodore is hopelessly in love, or it's a mix of both."

"Exactly. If Theodore is willing to fight for her, she clearly has what it takes."

"Either way, they're getting married. It's their life."

While some detractors still quietly believed she was damaged goods, Theodore's public declaration had silenced them.

It was Emilia's night, and no one dared ruin it further.

As for the man who had started the commotion, he had already slinked away in shame.

Emilia watched the dust settle with a serene expression. She raised her microphone one last time.

"That concludes my announcements," she beamed. "Rebuilding my family's legacy isn't just a dream—it's a promise. Keep watching."

The applause returned, ringing with genuine enthusiasm.

"Now, let the celebration continue!" Emilia smiled as the ballroom lights flared back to life.

Guests mingled, cheerfully dissecting the dramatic confrontation.

Inevitably, the conversation drifted toward the Ericksons.

"I wonder how Tyler's family is taking the news?"

"I thought I saw his grandparents earlier tonight."

"Are they still up in the VIP section?"

"No, they left a few minutes ago. I saw them being escorted out."

"Really?"

"Yeah. But Tyler is definitely still here somewhere."

"Tyler? Where is he?"

"No idea. Maybe he left too?"

"What a shame," Parker sighed heavily. "If she really manages to rebuild her family's empire..."

He stared out the window into the dark night, lost in thought.

Meanwhile, up in the VIP lounge.

Emilia and Theodore had just arrived on the second floor.

The press wasn't allowed up here; it was an exclusive haven for the elite.

Almost immediately, they spotted Tyler and Chloe sitting in a dimly lit corner.

Emilia looked across the room at her ex-husband.

Tyler sat rigid in his wheelchair, his brows furrowed in a deep, agonizing scowl, his lips pressed into a thin line. He stared at her with a heavy, suffocating intensity.

Emilia met his gaze with absolute calm, a stark contrast to the dark storm brewing in his eyes.

Downstairs, the faint echoes of the crowd's gossip drifted up to the balcony.

It was too much for Chloe. She snapped.