Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 651:

“Exactly! When it comes to true talent, Maia’s nothing more than a sideshow!”

“Alice has never minced words about her zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism, always championing honesty and creativity among designers.”

Images showcasing Alice’s award-winning collections through the years started circulating, sparking an outpouring of admiration online. And now, Alice’s presence here was like a reassurance to those accusing Maia of plagiarism. It wasn’t a rumor but the truth.

Interest in the topic exploded, sending it rocketing up the trending charts.

Down in the audience, Sandra’s excitement was impossible to miss, and Richard watched the unfolding chaos with a faint, knowing smile. Arriving ahead of time had been their plan — they wouldn’t have missed Maia’s public shaming for anything.

Turning to Richard with a victorious gleam in her eyes, Sandra whispered through clenched teeth, “Maia’s finished. She’ll never be able to pay Alice back. Let’s see how long her pride lasts.”

Richard squeezed Sandra’s hand, giving it a reassuring pat. “Just wait. Before long, Maia will be completely outcast, and I’ve arranged one last twist for her.”

prospect of the upcoming interview with Maia’s inmates danced in his mind, bringing a

he thought, there’d be no one left in Maia’s corner

is involved — everything Maia possessed now appeared tainted,

in the crowd, a deep furrow

supported the scheme — hoping that it would bring Maia closer to him — the

were manipulating the outcome, pushing

he wanted Richard to bring about Maia’s downfall, leaving her with nothing, so he could swoop

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never intended to ruin

father and grandfather — were starting

clenched his jaw, his

he vowed to win Maia’s heart