His Wicked Obsession (Archer and Virginia) novel Chapter 58

"Please welcome the CEO of Vanderbilt Group, Mr. Archer Vanderbilt."

Hearing that familiar name, Virginia's grip on her clutch tightened.

Amidst roaring applause, a tall, striking figure stepped out from the wings.

He wore a crisp white shirt beneath a meticulously tailored dark gray suit. A subtle titanium lapel pin caught the light, amplifying his aura of unapproachable, cold elegance.

He walked to the center of the stage at an unhurried pace, stopped, and gave a slight nod.

The crowd erupted into even louder cheers.

Valentin leaned in, keeping his voice low, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "Your ex-husband certainly knows how to make an entrance."

Virginia exhaled softly and said nothing.

Standing behind the podium, Archer rested one hand casually on the edge while the other held the microphone.

He spoke entirely without notes, instantly diving into Vanderbilt Group's advancements in robotics. It was a barrage of complex technical jargon that Virginia couldn't even begin to understand.

But judging from the thunderous applause echoing through the hall, she knew precisely how dominant Vanderbilt Group was in this field.

Archer's pacing was deliberate—steady, powerful, and flawlessly logical. He didn't waste a single word. In the audience, industry peers listened with rapt attention, some breaking into excited whispers.

"Did you hear? Vanderbilt Group tripled their patent approvals this year compared to last. Have you read the paper they just published in Nature?"

"I read it. He's the lead author. A corporate titan actually diving into the lab and publishing in top-tier journals... The man is untouchable."

Virginia lowered her eyes and took a sip of water.

The fifteen-minute presentation ended, and the applause refused to die down.

Several more speakers took the stage until Valentin's name was finally called, pulling Virginia's attention back to the present.

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