The CEO's Regret: His Lost Wife's Secret Twins novel Chapter 182

Chapter 182

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I started Nouvelle Retail Group to rebuild myself and bring customers something fresh,” I said. “Our philosophy is simple: respect

everyone and treat all customers and employees as equals. Breaking down the walls between luxury retail and real people.”

I scanned the room slowly.

“Despite Morgan Global’s constant attempts to block and squash us, our mission won’t change. We’ll keep growing, innovating, and putting people first.”

1 bowed to the audience. The applause hit me hard. In the corner, Victoria stood glaring, fury burning in her eyes.

I completely believe in Arya’s character and integrity!”

A booming voice cut through the applause. Everyone turned to see Samuel Scott walking toward the stage.

“I’ve been watching this whole thing,” Samuel announced. “And I’m impressed by what Arya stands for.”

He joined me on stage. “I agree with what she said earlier – great art shouldn’t just be locked away in collections. It should be part of

people’s everyday lives.”

Samuel took a deep breath. “Today, I’m announcing that the Scott family is giving exclusive North American exhibition and sales rights for our century-old art collection to Arya and Nouvelle.”

Gasps echoed throughout the room.

“We’re looking forward to a long-term partnership between the Scott family and Nouvelle.”

I couldn’t hide my surprise. “Mr. Scott, I’m honored. Don’t worry, I never take on anything I can’t deliver on.”

‘I’ve already prepared a sales plan for your family’s art collection,” I added.

Samuel smiled. “With you leading the way, I believe Nouvelle’s expansion in America is just a matter of time.”

The tide completely turned. Business people who’d been keeping their distance now crowded around me, talking partnerships. Jessica and Rebecca stood nearby, watching me with admiration shining in their eyes.

Security escorted Jerry away – Blake had apparently told them to hand him over to the cops.

Emma and Victoria remained on stage, standing frozen with ashen faces. Emma seemed to realize her plan had completely backfired, actually helping me instead of destroying me.

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I noticed Emma making eye contact with someone in the crowd a reporter from Manhattan Gossip.

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“Ms. Arya!” the reporter shouted. ‘Is it true that Nouvelle’s European headquarters is under investigation for tax evasion?”

The room temperature dropped twenty degrees. The business people who’d been eager to work with me seconds ago stepped back,

suddenly cautious.

I faced the reporter calmly. “Aren’t you the same guy who’s been trashing Morgan Retail while praising Nouvelle non-stop?”

The reporter looked thrown. “I’m a fan of Nouvelle. I’m just asking about the tax evasion rumors.”

“You’re not saying I made this up too, are you?” he added with a smirk.

“Nouvelle’s European headquarters does have tax issues,” I admitted.

The reporter’s expression brightened with triumph.

“But, I continued, “the issue isn’t tax evasion.”

“Then what is it?” he challenged. “Refusing to admit what you did?”

I smiled. “Can’t admit to something I never did.”

Jessica handed me a folder. “Two weeks ago, we submitted all tax payments, but they got held up because of red tape in the European tax

office.

I opened the folder. “I actually bought plane tickets to handle it myself, but due to an ‘accident,’ I couldn’t board the flight.”

I glanced pointedly at Blake.

“The tax issue got resolved today.” I held up the official documentation. “Anyone wants to check, feel free.”

The reporter started sweating.

‘You collected your ‘evidence’ too early,” I said. “That shows what you’re really up to. You’ve been stirring up drama between me and Morgan on social media for months.

The audience realized the reporter wasn’t a fan at all, but a plant.

The reporter’s escape attempt failed as security seized him. Jack’s cold threat of legal action and career destruction left the man trembling

with terror.

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