Chapter 257

At that precise moment, the grandeur of Dupont's event erupted into full bloom.

The massive double doors swung open, and a wave of guests surged inside, voices rising with excitement as they scrambled to claim their seats.

The atmosphere crackled with electric anticipation.

Henry Dupont scanned the rapidly growing crowd, a smug, triumphant smile stretching across his face.

They had finally outsmarted Kingston, beating them to the punch

Even Kingston's desperate, last-minute attempt at hosting their conference across the way was doomed from the start.

Without guests, it was little more than a pathetic joke.

Henry chuckled darkly, his heart swelling with arrogant satisfaction.

The lord of Chicago had decisively won this round.

Everything was unfolding flawlessly.

By day's end, Skin Dew Essence would dominate headlines and conversations, spreading like wildfire.

Whatever scraps Kingston might later produce would simply languish in the shadow of his glorious success.

His ambitious vision-to blanket all eleven states in the resounding name of SkinDew-was within reach. "Henry Dupont! My sincerest congratulations!" Charles approached, his voice dripping with flattery, his face flushed with excitement.

"Ah, Mr. Kingston! How generous of you to join us. Please, have a seat," Jericho said with a warm tone, though the glint in his eyes told a different story.

He knew exactly who Charles was. A traitor wrapped in a polished suit.

This was the man who sold out his own little sister research, handed it to the Kanes, and watched without a shred of guilt as they flipped it to Dupont.

Now here he was, smiling like a loyal lapdog at Dupont's side.

If he could knife his own family in the back, who on earth would he hesitate to betray?

Essence is truly revolutionary! People can't stop talking about its miraculous effects. Just look around-the sheer anticipation alone

celebrities to endorse it? Masterful move! There's no limit to how high you'll soar

been busy stockpiling quite a bit yourself, Charles. Planning to ride

"All thanks to your genius,

eyes, shifting the conversation with

anything about Jasmine trying to

Frankly, no one's even heard about her little sideshow. It's utterly empty-a complete

sliced through the air,

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Did she seriously think some last-minute spectacle could revive her sinking ship? Please, she's up against me, Henry Dupont. And she will lose.

contemptuously. "She's just frustrated, grasping desperately at straws. Clearly, it's blown up in her face. You,

image of jasmine Kingston-so-called queen of the

was a fool playing a losing game. "Forget about her nonsense. Let's focus

Charles reveled arrogantly in their assured victory, certain guests in the hall began glancing toward Kingston's

their

A shocking notification flashed:

Joane, renowned medical expert, speaking

Kingston conference?"

the secretary replied, carefully watching the

merchant's heart skipped a

mythical in medical circles-suddenly

it didn't matter. Getting close to her was like securing a golden lifeline in the world of health. And for the wealthy, nothing ignited fear faster than the thought of

just a doctor-she was an

the Skin Dew

within seconds, unease gnawed at him.

this for myself. You, stay here. Quietly hold our position in SkinDew stock. Don't draw

under the pretense of a

followed him, and a slow ripple

others started to sense it-something

they weren't supposed to

the hall, Kingston's

approached hastily,

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