**A Promise Hidden in the Quiet Rain by Adrian Hale**
**Chapter 292: The Live Apology**
Chloe cast a fleeting glance at Jonathan, a hint of a smile dancing on her lips, as if momentarily lost in thought.
“Finished,” she murmured to herself, the weight of the moment settling in.
“Launching now isn’t just risky—it’s downright perilous,” Wesley retorted, his voice sharp and filled with urgency. “Look at the chaos unfolding! The president of Myers Group is about to make a statement. Who can predict what he’ll say? Reporters are swarming, not just local ones but international press too. If this spirals out of control, it’ll be front-page news across the globe.”
Wesley’s exasperation was palpable as he let out a heavy sigh, the air thick with tension. “If this situation erupts,” he pressed on, “Ms. Lewis could find herself ousted from LOVE. She may even have to sever ties with Cosmos Group entirely.”
His words hung in the air like a storm cloud, and Landon’s gaze instinctively drifted toward Eugene, who remained eerily still, as if frozen in time.
Eugene had been a statue since he took his place at the table, calm and composed, his demeanor almost theatrical. His eyes, however, betrayed a flicker of emotion as they frequently wandered in Chloe’s direction, filled with a mix of admiration and concern.
Landon let out a resigned sigh. Eugene’s intentions were painfully transparent.
The way Eugene regarded Chloe was unmistakable—his gaze brimming with affection, an unspoken connection that felt almost tangible.
Eugene understood the stakes for the company all too well. Cosmos Group was already hemorrhaging money, and pushing forward with LOVE’s new collection at this juncture would throw Chloe directly into the tempest. If the situation deteriorated, she wouldn’t just face professional ruin—Eugene, the primary investor in the entire venture, would also be thrust into the limelight, facing the fallout.
Numerous senior executives at Cosmos Group had already voiced their dissatisfaction, their murmurs of discontent echoing through the halls.
If Arthur chose to side with Jennifer now, Chloe—his actual ex-wife—would forever be branded as the “other woman.” Even if she attempted to clarify her position later, it would be a futile endeavor.
That was the nature of public perception. Once you were put in a position to defend yourself against rumors, you had already lost the battle.
Landon was left in the dark about whether Eugene and Chloe had a backup plan. But given that Eugene signed his paycheck, he felt the weight of obligation as an employee.
How could he possibly question his superior?
“Enough already. It’s just a live stream, and you’re all talking this much? Let’s quiet down and focus on Arthur’s performance…” Landon’s voice cut through the chatter, firm and unyielding, leaving no room for dissent.
His authoritative command silenced the room instantly.
With the sudden hush, the conference room transformed into a sanctuary of stillness. The audio from the large screen became crystal clear, as if the very air had thickened with anticipation.
Simultaneously, the raucous venue visible on the screen fell silent.

12:20 Tue, Dec 9
**Chapter 292: The Live Apology**

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