Claire was backstage getting a quick touch-up on her makeup when she heard a ruckus outside. She frowned and asked, "What's going on at the entrance?"

"Ms. Claire, it looks like the reporters have all headed next door."

"Next door?"

Claire stood up and glanced over the venue. Sure enough, only a few cameramen were left, and the entertainment reporters had all vanished.

"Where did everyone go? Why'd they suddenly rush next door?"

Claire's tone had a hint of reproach. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was just five minutes away. If Sophie had managed to lure everyone away with some clever trick, their event would be empty. "James! Where's James?"

Claire could barely keep her temper in check as she searched for him, but James was nowhere to be seen. With such a mess on their hands, where could he have gone? If there were no reporters for the ceremony, their decision to launch the company today would be pointless.

"Ms. Claire! I found out what's going on. Apparently, Sophie managed to get some big names from the news world to show up, and the entertainment reporters caught wind and dashed over there!" "What? Sophie had this all planned?"

about her being sick at the Burke Estate were just a front. As Claire mulled this over, James came down the stairs. The moment she saw him, Claire rushed over. "Why are you just coming down now? Do you

"I'm aware."

Sophie invited aren't just

was her first face-off

Claire's defiance, James leaned in and whispered, "Fake is fake. You need to

bit her lip at his words. James

Sophie, noticing the reporters had all gathered

checked her

was perfect. A subtle smile crossed her

light smile, Sophie

Colby stepped to the center of the venue. Cameras flashed continuously, capturing

has heard the rumors online about the real and fake heiress. Today, I'm here to clear

of the Russell family but a stand-in. What do you have to

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