He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 234

Seeing those familiar faces, Yardley desperately wanted to march up to the stage and proudly declare to everyone that Scarlett was his wife.

But to his own shock, he realized he didn't have the courage.

He was terrified that Scarlett would be furious, that she would feel he was ruining her crowning moment.

She was no longer just "his" Scarlett. She was now a rising star, recognized and revered by the entire industry.

In stark contrast to Yardley's cowardice, Julian stood confidently by Scarlett's side as her partner. The way he looked at her was filled with undisguised pride and tenderness.

"Thank you all for recognizing the vision of Croft Design Studio and for trusting us with these long-term partnerships," Julian said into the microphone, his voice smooth and composed.

"Today's signing is just the beginning. We welcome more companies to collaborate with us, and we are always looking for innovative designers to join our team!"

His gaze swept across the room, every word carrying weight.

"The core philosophy behind Croft Design Studio is simple: to break free from the creative shackles imposed by corporate demands and return to the true essence of architecture. We aim to be an institution purely dedicated to architectural innovation and thought."

"I firmly believe that a designer's original vision is the true soul of any great building. Capital and construction should serve that unique vision, not restrict it."

"Moving forward, we will follow the path paved by Ms. S.L, constantly seeking out visionary, daring designers who are willing to fight for their ideals. Together, we will push the architectural industry toward a deeper, more forward-thinking future."

"And now, please join me in giving a warm round of applause to my partner and our lead designer, Ms. S.L, to share a few words!"

Thunderous applause erupted from the crowd. Standing in the back, Yardley couldn't help but clap as well.

Scarlett stepped up to the microphone, her voice clear, her eyes radiating confidence.

"To our star designer! We're so thrilled to be working with you. Let's have a toast to celebrate!"

"Mr. Croft, we've admired your work for years, but finding out you're the driving force behind this studio is an incredible surprise! A toast to you!"

"Julian is a recognized genius, and now with S.L on board, the future of Croft Design Studio is limitless! I'll down this; you two take it easy!"

The toasts kept coming. Unable to decline their enthusiasm, Scarlett and Julian had no choice but to keep drinking.

At this rate, she was going to get completely drunk...

Unable to hold himself back a second longer, Yardley marched over. Just as Scarlett was about to drink another glass, he snatched it right out of her hand.

"Gentlemen, I am S.L's husband, Yardley Flynn. She's a lightweight, so I'll be taking over her drinks for the rest of the afternoon."