He Cheated I Rose Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 641

Oralia opened her eyes and looked at herself in the mirror. She truly looked stunning that evening—her gown fit perfectly, her makeup was flawless, and there was a confident glow in her eyes that even she couldn't ignore. Then she noticed another reflection beside hers. She met Chloe's gaze in the glass and smiled softly. "You're still the prettiest one here, Chloe."

"Oh, stop," Chloe said with a light shake of her head. "Come on, we have the red carpet walk soon."

"All right, all right."

Gracefully, Oralia rose to her feet. She gathered the hem of her dress delicately and gave a playful, princess-like wave to the small group of friends gathered around her.

"I'm definitely getting the better end of the deal tonight," Melinda remarked as she walked over. "Not only do I get to walk the red carpet, but I also get to play the leading man."

As a top-tier model, events like these were hardly new to her, but tonight she wasn't here in a professional capacity—she was here solely as Oralia's close friend.

Oralia's show had been a breakthrough—an all-female narrative where characters evolved, found their paths, and lifted each other up. By the final episode, there was no male lead in sight, only women supporting women. The series had captured significant attention and made Oralia the frontrunner for Best Actress that awards season.

With practiced elegance, Oralia placed her hand on Melinda's offered arm and gave her a warm, grateful smile. "Having all of you here with me—I really don't feel nervous at all."

She glanced over at Chloe, her eyes reflecting unwavering confidence.

Chloe responded with a slight nod. She reached for Robert's hand—her young son, dressed in a dapper little suit that made him look quite sharp—and led him gently aside. Robert's handsome face wore a faint, proud expression, like a tiny CEO surveying his domain.

As a Best Actress nominee, Oralia's slot on the red carpet was placed toward the latter part of the evening. The plan was for their group to walk together before pausing to sign the backdrop—a moment that would undoubtedly draw plenty of media focus.

"Ms. Larson..." A staff member approached, reviewing the details of the procession with her. Given her status as one of the night's most watched nominees, anyone accompanying her would also be thrust firmly into the spotlight.

Chloe stood slightly off to the side, quietly observing the other guests. Everyone seemed eager, adjusting outfits and smiling brightly in anticipation of their moment under the lights.

She checked her watch discreetly. Vincent still hadn't arrived.

Maybe he'd changed his mind last minute. She considered what his presence could mean—if his identity were exposed, things could become complicated very quickly. Truthfully, it might be better if he didn't show at all.

She'd already agreed to his second condition. If he chose not to come, that was on him.

And Eugene... he would definitely find out they'd attended the awards, wouldn't he?

A faint ripple of unease passed through her, but before it could settle, the staff member's voice called their group forward, pulling her back to the moment.

"It's our turn," Oralia said, looking back at everyone with a calm smile.

Zachary stepped up and took Robert's hand, leading the way toward the carpet entrance. Oralia linked arms with Melinda—tonight, their paired walk would add another layer to the public narrative surrounding the show.

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