Chapter 638 Chapter 638: Raising her chin defiantly, she met his gaze. “Hurst, hear me out. If you choose Maia as my stepmother, we’re done. I will not call you my father anymore p> “You’re being ridiculous!” Hurst’s voice thundered. “There’s nothing between Ms. Watson and me. Nothing like what

Chapter 637 Chapter 637: Not far off, another figure had seen it all. From a distance, Melanie watched the exchange unfold. Her eyes narrowed, her fists clenched in silent fury. Without a word, she turned away and climbed into her car, never looking back. A storm of accusations swept the

Chapter 636 Chapter 636: Maia’s alleged plagiarism had turned into a wildfire, burning through every hallway and corner of social media. Even the university itself couldn’t escape the embers. The gossip had begun to spiral, and Ethan found himself unwillingly swept into the storm. Many people were gossiping about Ethan,

Chapter 635 Chapter 635: Spinning on her heel, Mariana looked over at her servants. “You there, gather all these outfits and take them outside. Burn every last piece p> They traded uneasy looks but moved to follow her command. Some of those clothes could pay their wages for years, yet

Chapter 634 Chapter 634: The assistant nodded quickly before disappearing through the doorway. A heavy sigh escaped Pattie as she leaned back, fatigue settling over her, and she dialed Maia’s number yet again. Relief washed over her when the call finally connected. Pattie didn’t wait for a greeting. “Maia, you

Chapter 633 Chapter 633: While MCN faced accusations of copying, Lark Fashion stood tall, ready to unveil their “Genuine and Unmatched” campaign. Nobody could miss the stark contrast. “Regardless of everything else, the fact that Larkin is stepping up and challenging plagiarism is remarkable. Most people wouldn’t have the courage

Chapter 632 Chapter 632: As more fashion designers spoke out, accusing Eileen’s designs of being blatant plagiarism rather than mere borrowing, the controversy spiraled completely out of control. A surprising number of MCN’s own supporters gradually joined the chorus of voices criticizing Maia. At one point, chaos peaked when someone

Chapter 631 Chapter 631: The assistant nodded sharply. “Understood p> He’d barely turned to leave when Kolton’s fingers drummed once against the desk. The sound stopped him cold. He spun back around, hunching forward expectantly. Kolton’s eyes became slits of ice. “Arrange for some influential figures to stir the pot

Chapter 630 Chapter 630: He motioned to the computer screen, showing side-by-side collections. “Here, Eileen’s style is almost a mirror of Alice’s from three years ago. And here are those same patterns showing up again in last year’s MCN line. If this goes public, it’ll be a bombshell for the

Chapter 629 Chapter 629: Just like the prison interview he’d orchestrated earlier. Though he’d attended personally, the actual reporters had no connection to the Morgan family name. Perfect deniability wrapped in perfect credibility. Richard’s anticipation grew as he imagined Maia’s inevitable downfall. Soon, her reputation would be in ruins and

Chapter 628 Chapter 628: He arranged the evidence with precision: Maia’s acclaimed designs on one side, a foreign designer’s eerily similar work on the other. Larkin’s eyes narrowed with skepticism, but curiosity won. He slipped on his reading glasses and retrieved his magnifying glass, scrutinizing each detail. His weathered features

Chapter 627 Chapter 627: The woman remained stationed at the entrance, her tone sharp with authority as she barred the way. “Shiloh, have you forgotten the rules here? Ms. Cooper is taking her afternoon tea now. Whatever business you have can wait until after dinner p> Shiloh’s pulse quickened. He

Chapter 626 Chapter 626: “Don’t forget her shameless behavior with the guards,” a third woman interjected with disgust. “Batting her eyelashes and playing innocent just to squeeze extra privileges from them. The woman has no moral compass whatsoever p> “Absolutely! She’s complete garbage,” the fourth chimed in, her voice rising

Chapter 625 Chapter 625: After scanning several more pages, Richard looked up with growing pleasure. “This record needs some enhancement to be truly effective. Mr. Hayes, would you be willing to assist with certain… adjustments p> Shiloh’s smile broadened. “Absolutely. Just tell me what changes you need, and I’ll handle

Chapter 624 Chapter 624: At precisely three in the afternoon, Richard crossed the threshold into Shiloh’s office, tension radiating from every line of his body. Shiloh’s face transformed the moment Richard appeared, breaking into an effusive smile. “Mr. Morgan, what a privilege! I’ve heard so much about you p> He

Chapter 623 Chapter 623: Surprise flickered across Maia’s expression before understanding settled in. She reached for Pattie’s hands, squeezing them warmly. “Pattie, you’re my dearest friend. Roland is someone I trust completely. If your feelings for him are genuine, not only wouldn’t I mind, I’d be thrilled for you both

Chapter 622 Chapter 622: Pattie’s expression brightened with satisfaction at Maia’s praise. She opened her mouth, ready to deliver her trademark response, “Naturally! You know I never do anything halfway p> But something in Maia’s expression stopped her cold. There was a familiar spark of mischief dancing in her eyes.

Chapter 621 Chapter 621: Inside the MCN CEO’s office, Pattie had settled into her chair, scrolling through WhatsApp messages with absent focus, her thoughts clearly elsewhere. The door opened and Maia stepped inside. Pattie immediately set her phone aside and rose to meet her. “There you are! Did you finally

Chapter 620 Chapter 620: Now she could see how pathetic her former expectations had been, clinging to fantasies about people who’d never truly cared. Richard had never genuinely seen her as his daughter. His sudden appearance wasn’t a fatherly concern; it was calculated exploitation. Maia’s laugh held no humor, only

Chapter 619 Chapter 619: Emotions flickered across Maia’s face before she forced down the bitterness threatening to surface. Earning that seven million hadn’t been easy. Back then, she was enduring Zoey’s brutal training sessions every single day. When the Morgan family hit their crisis, she pushed herself even harder. After