He Cheated I Rose Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 291

**A Promise Hidden in the Quiet Rain by Adrian Hale**

**Chapter 291: Before the Announcement**

The unexpected announcement reverberated through the room, capturing the attention of everyone present, including Chloe, who sat quietly, absorbing the atmosphere charged with tension.

“Arthur? What’s the purpose of this press conference?” Wesley’s voice broke through the murmur, confusion etched across his features. “Is he going to defend Jennifer? She’s his publicly acknowledged fiancée, after all. With all the backlash she’s facing online, is he really going to confront Ms. Lewis?”

“Alert the PR team immediately,” another executive interjected, rising from his seat with palpable anxiety. “If the Myers Group targets Ms. Lewis, we need to be ready with a response. This could spiral out of control.”

“Mr. Voss, this situation is serious. We need to prepare ourselves adequately. If the president of Myers Group turns his sights on Ms. Lewis, we may not be able to manage the repercussions,” another voice chimed in, the urgency in his tone unmistakable.

“Mr. Voss, launching LOVE’s new collection right now might be a grave misstep!”

Landon listened intently to their frantic chatter, a frown creasing his brow. It was disheartening to witness these senior staff members panic over every minor detail. Couldn’t they see the one person in the room who truly mattered?

As soon as he had learned about Arthur’s press conference, his immediate instinct was to gauge Chloe’s reaction. Her calm, almost indifferent demeanor spoke volumes, reassuring him that she was unfazed by the impending storm.

Eugene had specifically instructed that Chloe should handle this situation in her own unique manner. Clearly, the two influential figures had everything under control; there was no need for alarm.

Arthur’s so-called press conference? No one truly knew what he intended to announce. The executives were getting worked up over mere speculation.

“Three minutes until it begins,” Landon remarked, arching an eyebrow with an air of calmness. “What’s the point of all this guessing? It’s being live-streamed, so let’s simply watch and see what unfolds.”

The executives exchanged puzzled glances, sensing an undercurrent of amusement in Landon’s tone. It was as if he found the entire situation somewhat entertaining, yet they lacked the evidence to support their suspicions.

Not allowing them time to overthink, Landon instructed his assistant to project the live feed onto the large screen, ensuring everyone in the room could witness the event unfold in real-time.

The screen flickered to life, revealing the press area outside the Myers Group headquarters. Staff members were bustling about, setting up equipment, while throngs of reporters crowded the main entrance, fans gathered, and security personnel from Myers Group worked diligently to maintain order amidst the chaos.

“Everyone, Mr. Myers is coming out—the press conference is about to commence…”

Donald felt a knot of apprehension in his stomach; he dared not question Arthur’s intentions. His role was to follow orders, nothing more.

The cacophony of voices from the crowd intensified. In the frame, Arthur stood elevated, surveying the scene below him, embodying the very essence of focus and determination, as if he had become the epicenter of this unfolding drama.

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Inside the Cosmos Group conference room…

The atmosphere was thick with anticipation as everyone in the room fixated on the live stream. Wesley, unable to contain his anxiety any longer, burst forth, his voice laced with urgency.

“What is Arthur trying to accomplish? Is he planning to clear Jennifer’s name? If he does, public sentiment will shift squarely against Ms. Lewis,” he exclaimed, glancing nervously at Chloe. “Ms. Lewis, if Arthur points the finger at you now, you’ll be branded for life.”

“I understand that’s the narrative circulating online, but I refuse to believe Ms. Lewis would stoop so low as to be Arthur’s third wheel,” Jonathan, the international marketing director, finally spoke up after a prolonged silence. He adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, his accent lending a unique cadence to his words. “Still, launching LOVE’s new collection at this moment does indeed seem rather precarious.”