Chapter 194

The following day at the press conference, Julian Moreau arrived at the venue to find the entrance swarmed with enthusiastic fans.

No prior announcement had been made about Evelyn Sinclair's attendance, making her unexpected appearance through the back door an electrifying surprise.

The moment she stepped into view, the crowd erupted in delighted cheers. Seeing Evelyn and Julian together in the same frame was enough to captivate everyone's attention.

Upon her entrance, both the designer and company representatives immediately rose to greet her. With a graceful smile, Evelyn settled into a quiet corner seat.

Yet despite her understated presence, all eyes remained fixed on Evelyn. The live broadcast of the event sent online platforms into a frenzy.

[CEO Evelyn is absolutely breathtaking! She should debut as an actress!]

[This pairing is visual perfection!]

[Finally secured that bracelet pre-order - what a battle!]

At Kingsley Tech headquarters, Nathan Blackwood watched the live press conference on his office's massive screen. The viewership numbers doubled the instant Evelyn appeared on camera.

The men's bracelet collection sold out within minutes of launch. On screen, Julian's face lit up with a radiant, boyish smile the moment he spotted Evelyn in the crowd.

Then came the provocative question from a reporter: "Julian, what do you admire most about Evelyn?"

The room fell silent. Even the company representatives held their breath. Only the relentless clicking of cameras filled the air as everyone awaited Julian's response.

All eyes darted between Julian and Evelyn's reaction. After a brief pause, Julian turned his gaze directly toward Evelyn, his smile never faltering.

"Because she's stunning." His answer was disarmingly simple, utterly sincere, and completely irrefutable. The tension in the room instantly dissolved into warm laughter.

Watching from his office, Nathan scoffed at the response. "How superficial," he muttered disdainfully.

His assistant Harrison quickly agreed, "Indeed, sir. Women prefer more substantive compliments."

But on screen, the camera captured Evelyn's reaction - her smile widened, her eyes sparkling with genuine pleasure at Julian's words. Harrison immediately regretted his comment as an icy chill seemed to fill the room.

The assistant froze, suddenly aware he'd stepped on dangerous ground. Would this misstep cost him his job?

As the designer concluded the press conference, crowds gathered at the exits hoping to catch another glimpse of the striking pair. Evelyn and Julian made for a breathtaking combination - her elegant poise perfectly complementing his youthful charm.

Julian carried himself with such natural grace beside Evelyn, his handsome features and radiant smile making him anything but overshadowed. Photographers scrambled to capture every moment of this perfect pairing.

But their exit was interrupted by another group's arrival - none other than Penelope Sinclair and her Sinclair Group entourage. Evelyn's smile took on a knowing edge.

Penelope had clearly come to ride their publicity wave, demonstrating her knack for capitalizing on public interest. Dressed in a sharp pantsuit, she'd fully embraced her new image as a business mogul rather than actress.

"What a coincidence!" Penelope announced brightly to the cameras. "We're also launching new products today."

Evelyn maintained her composed smile, neither engaging nor avoiding Penelope. Having no relationship with the woman, she saw no need for false camaraderie before the cameras.

Penelope continued her performance: "As fellow jewelry businesses, recognition from established leaders like Ms. Sterling means everything to us newcomers."

Evelyn barely restrained an eye roll at the audacity. Then, in a flash of movement, a figure emerged from the press scrum and delivered a stinging slap across Penelope's face.

"Penelope Sinclair! How dare you play the wealthy heiress while your family goes bankrupt?" The assailant was none other than Yuna Takahashi - arriving right on cue.