Chapter 1773

As Chandler watched Orson leave, he took Helen's hand gently. "It seems Prince Carl hasn't quite grasped the reality of the situation," he said somberly. If he had, he wouldn't have been so disappointed when Isabelle was exposed. "He doesn't seem to realize that even without me or Destiny Corporation, their country's design capabilities are still far from enough to secure a win. "At this critical juncture, partnering with a strong ally is much more effective than trying to suppress the competition," Helen reflected, noting how often outsiders lacked foresight. "Those who are overly arrogant usually need a hard lesson to learn," Chandler replied, ruffling her hair affectionately. "Anyone who fails to see how amazing my wife is is bound to fail—there's no need to feel sorry for him." "Exactly," Helen said, pride shining in her eyes. "If anyone's to blame, it's Prince Carl for his poor judgment. He just can't see that I'm a rare gem!" … As night fell, Jenson and Germaine stepped o