Chapter 144
Chapter 144:
Elvira’s gaze shifted, deep in thought. She realized that involving her brother’s high-profile legal team could indeed attract unwanted media attention nationwide.
Without pressing the issue, she broke into a proud grin. “I must confess, debating those clueless fans with my alt account was a blast p>
“I had a hunch it was you,” Maia responded, linking arms with Elvira and flashing a playful grin. “As a token of my gratitude, what do you say to a real tour of Wront tonight p>
Ever since Elvira’s arrival in Wront, Maia hadn’t yet had the opportunity to show her the sights, something she had intended to do.
“That sounds perfect! Just remember, you owe me one of your home-cooked meals,” Elvira told her, her eyes gleaming with excitement.
“I haven’t forgotten,” Maia assured her.
Recently, Maia had been preoccupied with preparing therapeutic meals for Kathie, leaving little time for other commitments. She planned to cook for Elvira once Kathie was more stable.
“Oops, I need to head back for my afternoon sessions! After your visit with Kathie tonight, make sure to give me a call p>
Elvira, having slipped away during her lunch break, was now in a rush to return. Maia nodded, bidding Elvira farewell. As she turned away, her phone began to ring.
She responded with a question. “What’s going on p>
“Boss, you’re incredible! You handled that huge online mess so swiftly! I was ready to spend days fighting with trolls using my backup account. But then the Cooper Group intervened and set the record straight!” Maia’s brow furrowed in confusion.
Cooper Group? She hadn’t orchestrated that.
Perplexed, she pondered why Radiant Jewels, the top-tier brand of the Cooper Group, had released a statement presumably endorsed by their management.
What could have prompted their involvement?
Might Zoey be involved? Considering the longstanding feud between Zoey and the main Cooper family, it seemed improbable that she would reach out to them for assistance. Wait… Could it have been Chris?
The suspicion barely had time to form before Maia brushed it aside. Chris, after all, was nothing more than the black sheep of the Cooper family, unwanted and pushed aside by the legitimate heirs. There was no way he had enough influence to make anyone from the Cooper Group speak up for her. Could it really be that the Cooper Group was worried the public backlash had grown too intense and might tarnish their image?
Maia was not convinced. The Cooper Group had survived bigger controversies without flinching. Compared to those, this situation barely registered as a nuisance.
Chasing answers she could not find was a waste of energy. Zoey had taught her that. Smiling faintly, Maia turned back to the call and said warmly, “Thank you. I saw how you all stood up to the trolls for me. You handled them beautifully. Next time, give them even more hell p>
She could easily guess who was behind the sudden army of defenders online, and the thought left a quiet warmth blooming in her chest. Even if the Morgan family had abandoned her, she still had allies who chose to stand by her without question.
“Boss, why are you being so formal with me? You still owe me half my sales orders, remember…” The voice on the other end faded into a sheepish mumble, and Maia let out a soft laugh. “Relax. I haven’t forgotten p>
Shortly after she ended the call, a message from Pattie popped up. She, too, was stunned by how fast Maia had flipped the situation — and confessed that she had been one of the anonymous accounts fighting for her.
But to Maia, this was only the beginning. The real storm was brewing over the Morgan family and Rosanna.