Chapter 266

The screen showed Vivienne Laurent impeccably dressed. Her signature curls cascaded down her back, accentuating her professional demeanor.

Beside Dominic Blackwood, they appeared as the perfect power couple.

Dominic's piercing gaze met the camera head-on. His composed responses cut through the reporters' aggressive questioning. "T Corporation's restaurants maintain impeccable standards, as evidenced by FDA records. The issues at Regal Chain appear orchestrated. We're investigating whether this stems from natural causes or deliberate sabotage. Once concluded, we'll hold a press conference with full transparency!"

Evelyn Sinclair's brow furrowed.

The food quality scandal plaguing T Corporation's European branches wasn't just about financial losses. It threatened the conglomerate's century-old reputation.

For multinational empires, public trust was everything.

Failure to resolve this could derail their continental expansion plans.

After Dominic, Vivienne fielded questions with razor-sharp precision. Her commanding presence dominated the room. Each rebuttal left journalists speechless.

Renowned for her versatility and tenacity, she mirrored Dominic's professional prowess. Not only did she dismantle accusations, but she masterfully turned scrutiny back on the media.

The press corps murmured in awe, dubbing her "Dominic's most formidable ally."

Evelyn stared blankly at the screen, an unfamiliar pang gripping her chest.

Had she stood beside Dominic now, she couldn't have matched Vivienne's brilliance.

Words weren't Evelyn's forte. Vivienne, however, was legendary - not just for her beauty, but her ruthless efficiency and diplomatic finesse.

For the first time, Evelyn felt inadequate in love.

Perhaps Dominic needed someone who could stride beside him as an equal.

Someone strong. Capable.

Not someone soft like her - who brought no professional advantage, only potential burdens...

"Mommy! Why'd you turn it off? I was watching Daddy!" Isabella's protest snapped Evelyn from her thoughts. She hadn't realized she'd switched off the television.

Scooping up her pouting daughter, she settled them both on the couch. "Daddy's handling business overseas. He'll be home soon. Did you finish dinner?"

Cuddling Isabella grounded her. At least she excelled at motherhood.

The little girl nodded. Though less observant than her twin, she'd noticed her mother's recent distraction.

'Mommy keeps zoning out. Is it because of Daddy?' "Rest tonight, Mommy. Alex and I will clean up," Isabella offered sweetly.

Evelyn ruffled Alexander's hair. "Help your sister play. You can assist me when you're older..."

Her children's thoughtfulness warmed her. But at five, they were too young for chores. Some children had no choice - hers did.

After kissing both twins, she turned their favorite cartoons back on, arranged their toys, then retreated to the kitchen, worries swirling...

Meanwhile, Olivia Kensington stumbled from a karaoke bar, slightly intoxicated. Waving off friends, she waited curbside for a taxi.

A couple's shameless public display caught her eye.

The man was unmistakable - Maxwell Lockwood, the notorious playboy.

His companion wore a Chanel-inspired ensemble with thigh-baring miniskirt despite the chill. What stunned Olivia most was her eerie resemblance to Evelyn.

Had she not known Evelyn would never dress so provocatively, the silhouette could've fooled her.

Oblivious to observers, Maxwell groped the woman while steering her toward a nearby hotel. "Patience, sweetheart. I'll ruin you properly soon..." His vulgar promises mingled with her half-hearted protests.

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Olivia's lip curled in disgust.

After claiming undying love for Evelyn, here he was debasing her lookalike. Revolting.

She turned to leave when inspiration struck.

Smirking, she trailed the couple inside...