Chapter 658 Chapter 658: A tremor ran through Alice’s voice as she asked, “Is it possible that you really are Salina p> Maia confirmed her suspicion. “Your acquaintance, Morse Rayne, was the warden during my time in prison p> The revelation sent Alice stumbling backward in shock. A memory surfaced:
Chapter 657 Chapter 657: Regaining his nerve, Vance quickly backed him up. “That’s right! Ms. Byrd’s collection went public first. All you have are some sketches you just whipped up — what do they even mean p> Despite his words, Vance felt a chill of uncertainty deep down. His years
Chapter 656 Chapter 656: No one expected Maia to put Alice on the spot like that. The boldness of her challenge left many stunned. From his place in the crowd, Larkin let out a quiet scoff. A flicker of scorn lit his eyes as he sneered inwardly, “Only someone as
Chapter 655 Chapter 655: Everything was progressing exactly as he had hoped. A cold smirk tugged at his mouth as he murmured, “I knew you wouldn’t back down, Maia. If you’d stayed away, MCN would have been crushed outright. But by walking onto that stage, you’ve only chosen the most
Chapter 654 Chapter 654: “Why drag an entire squad of bodyguards to a public event? What are they hoping to prove — with all these cameras rolling p> Just then, Pattie glanced over her shoulder at Maia, who responded with a subtle, knowing smile. In front of the stage, the
Chapter 653 Chapter 653: To the amazement of the gathering, two figures stepped forward, side by side. A gasp rippled through the crowd as someone nearby blurted out, “Look! It’s Maia and Pattie p> Maia strode toward the stage, dressed in a sleek beige suit, a black briefcase swinging at
Chapter 652 Chapter 652: “It’s also my privilege today to welcome an internationally acclaimed designer — Alice Byrd p> The hall exploded with thunderous applause, excitement rippling through the crowd. “Alice Byrd’s arrival in Wront goes beyond endorsing Lark Fashion — it stands as a powerful gesture for justice within
Chapter 651 Chapter 651: “Exactly! When it comes to true talent, Maia’s nothing more than a sideshow p> “Alice has never minced words about her zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism, always championing honesty and creativity among designers p> Images showcasing Alice’s award-winning collections through the years started circulating, sparking an outpouring
Chapter 650 Chapter 650: “Precisely. Word has it that Lark Fashion had been struggling with losses for over two years. But after today’s triumph, they’re poised for a meteoric comeback. Even our combined resources might prove insufficient to challenge them p> Meanwhile, online discussions surrounding the launch intensified by the
Chapter 649 Chapter 649: This would show everyone that her loss wasn’t to Maia’s talent, but to stolen designs presented as originals. Without hesitation, Mariana reached out to her network of online influencers, urging them to release footage from the banquet and ignite public outrage, pushing MCN to hand Aurora
Chapter 648 Chapter 648: He pivoted toward Alice, giving her a polite nod. “Ms. Byrd, I’m Vance Dixon from Lark Fashion. My father, Larkin, is waiting outside. Allow me to escort you p> As soon as the three disappeared into the crowd, Pattie wasted no time dialing Maia’s number. “Maia,
Chapter 647 Chapter 647: With every step, her navy blue blazer caught the light, golden curls falling in soft waves, silver-rimmed glasses giving her an air of precision and control. Dominance and professionalism seemed to radiate from her, setting her apart from the crowd. However, just as she stepped out
Chapter 646 Chapter 646: Pattie gathered her team, urging everyone to keep a low profile and avoid discussing the unfolding crisis in any context. Pattie placed her confidence in Maia’s ability to handle the crisis. For now, her own responsibility was to keep the company steady and avoid piling on
Chapter 645 Chapter 645: Vance had assumed that it was just polite rejection wrapped in business speak. But now Alice’s own post was live for the world to see, which threw him completely off balance. Had his contact somehow worked magic behind the scenes? Maybe persistent follow-up had actually changed
Chapter 644 Chapter 644: “Alice is showing up to Lark Fashion tomorrow. Maia, if you’ve got any backbone left, face her instead of hiding like the coward we all know you are p> “MCN’s really going to bury their heads in the sand? Too scared to even comment? They must
Chapter 643 Chapter 643: Light spilled from Rosanna’s second-floor bedroom, casting everything in a warm, victorious glow. She hadn’t felt this alive since that awful birthday banquet incident. Pure joy hummed through her entire being. Ever since Maia’s plagiarism scandal broke out this morning, she had created several Twitter accounts
Chapter 642 Chapter 642: That protective impulse had driven him to ask the question, emotions overriding his usual caution. At Elysium Apartments, Chris stared at Ethan’s message. That question made him hesitant. He wanted to type back a simple “Yes,” but something held him back. It wasn’t that he was
Chapter 641 Chapter 641: Chris clicked open the message, curiosity flickering across his features. “I just saw you defending my sister on Twitter… Thank you p> A knowing smile tugged at Chris’ lips when he saw the message. He was only standing up for his own wife. Wasn’t that the
Chapter 640 Chapter 640: He had tried to erase the trending topic from Twitter, but as soon as one mention disappeared, another appeared just as fast, like someone was pulling strings from the shadows. A sudden thought crossed Chris’ mind, and a bitter smile crept across his face as he
Chapter 639 Chapter 639: If that wasn’t true, then what reason could Mr. M possibly have for spending such an outrageous amount of money on Maia’s birthday? On top of that, everyone remembered the city-wide fireworks, the drones lighting up the night, and especially the gemstone, Angel’s Tear, he’d given