Chapter 399 Chapter 399: Once Maia completed drafting the contract, she summoned a nearby waiter, requesting him to print the document. It didn’t take long before the waiter returned with two printed copies, which Maia quickly glanced over. Satisfied with what she saw, Maia glided forward and extended one copy
Chapter 398 Chapter 398: With a subtle tilt of his head, he murmured instructions to the butler hovering behind him. The man nodded once and slipped away without a sound. Nearby, Chris’ expression froze, his gaze suddenly sharpening. Mariana lifted her chin defiantly, locking eyes with her rival. “Maia, I
Chapter 397 Chapter 397: Mariana suddenly understood that Maia’s actual plan was to push her into dropping out of the competition entirely. This tactic would allow Maia to avoid showcasing her true skills to the audience. Mariana let out a sharp, sarcastic laugh. Maia wanted to outmaneuver her? Not a
Chapter 396 Chapter 396: Even Kolton, the patriarch of the Cooper clan standing behind Mariana, frowned in bewilderment. Mariana herself was completely perplexed and turned to Maia for some clarity. “What do you mean p> Maia’s gaze remained calm and detached as she explained, “It means in today’s competition, Miss
Chapter 395 Chapter 395: Jarrod’s face went blank. Was that so? Had everyone in the Morgan family accepted that Maia wasn’t a part of them? His hand, which had been hanging limply at his side, gradually turned into a fist. How could this even be possible? Maia had spent seventeen
Chapter 394 Chapter 394: Even the most brilliant creators couldn’t always summon it on demand. “Since you know, there’s no need to explain further,” Mariana declared, turning to address the audience. “Our duel will involve creating three completely different gown designs within fifteen minutes. Each design must feature a unique
Chapter 393 Chapter 393: Whispers from online chatter floated back to them, rumors suggesting that Maia was none other than MCN’s elusive chief designer, Eileen. Was it a baseless claim or reality? Had she truly possessed remarkable talent, or was she simply the product of strategic manipulation by powerful allies
Chapter 392 Chapter 392: Kolton put his arm around Mariana’s shoulders and announced to the guests, “Mariana graduated this year from Wegus University’s School of Business and also received a degree from the School of Design. In the future, she will take charge of the fashion brand Aurora Apparel Company,
Chapter 391 Chapter 391: She was eager to get away fast. As she started to leave, she caught sight of Claudius not far behind, holding a champagne glass and giving Maia a small nod, his gaze full of admiration. Rosanna turned around and saw Maia offer Claudius a slight smile.
Chapter 390 Chapter 390: No, this couldn’t be. Maia didn’t even know how to play the piano — Jarrod had said so himself. How could she possibly play like this? Jarrod stood there, stunned. His mouth hung open as he whispered, “How could she p> Soon, the music came to
Chapter 389 Chapter 389: Chris’s eyebrow arched as he watched Maia approach the grand piano. What new talent was his wife going to reveal this time? All eyes were on Maia as she opened the piano lid and took her seat at the instrument. This took everyone by surprise. “Is
Chapter 388 Chapter 388: The repercussions for Hurst’s business ventures were unfathomable. Rosanna dug her nails into her palms, overwhelmed by a surge of jealousy. She finally understood everything. Maia was seemingly slipping into the life Rosanna had coveted for so long. The esteemed role of a wealthy wife that
Chapter 387 Chapter 387: “I heard she claims to be a composer. Shouldn’t she know her way around at least one instrument p> Meanwhile, Jarrod, who had melted into the crowd earlier to watch Rosanna’s performance, swelled with pride at her brilliance. But hearing the murmurs about Maia’s supposed musical
Chapter 386 Chapter 386: Even if it meant damaging her hand further, securing a future among the wealthy was a price she was willing to pay. Determined, Rosanna quickly reconsidered. “It would be a privilege to attempt it. Please forgive any shortcomings p> With those words, Rosanna walked confidently toward
Chapter 385 Chapter 385: Maia carried herself with effortless sophistication, maneuvering the intricacies of high society as if she were born for it. Whether debating fine wines or offering… Sharp insights on financial matters impressed without seeming to try. Her self-assurance was rare for someone so young. Curiosity about Maia’s
Chapter 384 Chapter 384: While Chris kept his composure, Mariana bristled with anger. Her gaze sharpened, and she longed to snap back at the ones insulting her cousin. But with her father, Kolton, and her elder brother Claudius both present, she knew that she had to hold… Herself in check,
Chapter 383 Chapter 383: “That is Claudius Cooper, the pride of the Cooper family p> “Like father, like son. His bearing is exactly like Kolton’s in his younger days. Claudius has the entire mining empire in the southwest under his thumb, raking in billions every year p> “I heard they
Chapter 382 Chapter 382: Kolton surveyed the room, his eyes sweeping over the crowd before nodding to his aide. “It looks like everyone’s almost here. Let’s begin p> Without sparing Chris another glance, he maneuvered the wheelchair to the center of the hall, his every step deliberate, as though the
Chapter 381 Chapter 381: Their eyes met, a silent war of wills passing between them, like two magnets of opposite poles struggling for dominance. Chris could easily hear the hidden meaning behind Kolton’s words. Kolton meant why he was here and how he had even managed to slip past the
Chapter 380 Chapter 380: The guests, sensing the weight of the moment, grew restless. Was this woman truly MCN’s chief designer? Even so, how could she deserve such respect from someone like Hurst? And what about her supposed dirty record? A nervous energy rippled through the room. Some guests shifted