Chapter 197: Chapter 197

Watching him leave, Seraphina Sinclair and Jude Sinclair exchanged a glance and spoke in unison, "Are we being held under soft confinement?"

Jude Sinclair climbed down from the bed with lament, "I still have to go to kindergarten."

Just as they were speaking, a message from Desmond Fairchild arrived with the following content.

Jude’s school will start winter break from tomorrow, so there’s no need for him to attend school for now.

Seraphina Sinclair was taken aback, "Why didn’t you tell me you were having a holiday?"

"Didn’t I mention it? I remember saying I was having a break," Jude scratched his head.

"Never mind, son. You’re having a winter break, and your dad told me to take a good rest for a couple of days. Haven’t we not stuck together for a long time?" Seraphina said, embracing Jude. Her own son was the sweetest after all.

Being held in Seraphina’s arms, Jude wanted badly to break free. After all, he considered himself a little man now, and occasional affection was okay, but staying clingy to mom wasn’t very becoming.

But thinking about Seraphina’s condition, he gave up resisting and let her magical hands extend towards him.

Leaving home, Desmond went straight to Kevin Group.

The perfection level of Kevin Group’s new product was near completion, with the launch event set for Christmas Day.

Seraphina knew all of this, which was why when Desmond suggested she rest since it was almost concluded, she didn’t refuse.

Some outcomes might have answers by tomorrow.

The press conference was scheduled for nine in the morning. Seraphina wore a dark red business outfit, with her waist-length hair elegantly tied up, revealing her fair and slender swan neck.

She checked her watch while asking Irene Rowe, "Are we ready?"

"Don’t worry, everything’s set, just waiting for the fish to bite," Irene Rowe followed behind Seraphina, her dazzling face brimming with confidence.

"Thirty minutes until nine, no matter what happens, the conference goes on as planned." Seraphina said and called Austin White, "How’s your side going? Is everything ready?"

Austin White was also full of confidence, "Godmother, trust me, I guarantee this time they won’t return once they come."

As time ticked by, there awaited over a hundred media personnel outside, all eagerly anticipating the appearance of the event’s protagonist.

As Kevin Group’s lead, Seraphina only appeared when it was almost nine. With her arrival, Desmond and Quentin Jennings also showed up at the event scene.

The moment the media saw these two highly popular figures, everyone could hardly sit still.

Someone couldn’t resist asking, "President Fairchild, there’s a recent rumor about a breakup between you and President Sinclair, is the rumor true? Could you share the details with us?"

"The conference hasn’t started yet, please remain calm." Irene Rowe stepped in to manage the situation, "Today is about Kevin Group’s new product release, personal questions are not convenient. If you’re interested in our new product, feel free to ask questions."

Compared to the new product, everyone was more concerned about the rumored breakup between Seraphina and Desmond. After all, a rupture between the two powerhouses could have serious ramifications, possibly causing both companies’ stocks to plummet.

Indeed, the enthusiasm had reached a peak, and nobody was listening to what Irene was saying.

"There are twenty minutes until the conference begins, please remain calm. We’ve prepared for this launch for a long time. We ask everyone to focus more on the new product; after the event, President Sinclair and President Fairchild will take out half an hour for you, so please don’t worry now."

Irene did her best to control the scene, clearly everyone was deeply interested in Seraphina and Desmond’s private matters, and upon hearing about the additional thirty minutes, they immediately quieted down.

Desmond’s deep eyes scanned the room, holding Seraphina’s small hand tightly. In a voice only the two could hear, he reassured her, "Don’t worry, just do what you want, whatever the outcome, I’m here for everything."

"Hearing that from you is enough." Seraphina gave Desmond a heartfelt smile, feeling warmth inside.

Their interaction was captured by the audience below, making everyone even more curious. Clearly, the recent top news on Weibo had suggested a breakup, but they didn’t seem like it at all.

Indeed, since their argument two days ago, there had immediately been rumors of their estrangement. It even hinted that Seraphina had an affair with a mysterious rich man, with photos to prove it.

The photos showed Seraphina and Marcus Vance shopping together, eating meals, going home together, all caught by the camera.

The man’s face was blurred, making it unrecognizable. So public opinion was overwhelmingly against Seraphina, accusing her of being unfaithful, suggesting that even being able to cling to someone like Desmond after divorce was a monumental honor, and yet she shamelessly had an affair with another man.

Seraphina only discovered these things after Desmond went to work yesterday when she opened Weibo.

As things escalated, neither Desmond nor Seraphina stepped forward to explain, not even an emergency PR move was made.

This undoubtedly signaled to others that it was a fact.

Hence, many who learned of the alleged breakup took the opportunity to kick them when they were down, and even some companies that were collaborating with Seraphina expressed intent to unilaterally terminate the agreements.

Nonetheless, Seraphina did not explain, nor did she appear on any platform.

Due to the outbreak of rumors, everyone wanted to know the truth. Many media outlets that weren’t invited forced their way into today’s event, just aiming to secure firsthand information.

However, upon seeing Seraphina and Desmond getting along, chatting and laughing, it didn’t resemble a breakup at all.

Hidden in the shadows, Shirley Lynch, who was there to watch a show, even donned work attire, but to her disappointment, she witnessed the couple in love instead.

Clearly, Desmond hadn’t seen through Seraphina’s true nature yet. Today, she must let everyone see how disgusting a woman Seraphina is.

Thinking of this, Shirley Lynch’s face twisted even more hideously; her hand shook slightly as she clutched her phone, muttering, "Seraphina, enjoy your moment of pride, let’s see how you die later."

Twenty minutes passed by as briefly as a firework’s flicker. Some were still unprepared, but the show had already begun.

"Hello everyone, I am the host of today’s Kevin Group’s new product launch, Irene Rowe." Irene Rowe took the stage again, gracefully picking up the microphone, "I welcome you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend Kevin’s press conference. Next, we’ll unveil the new product that will be launched soon."