Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 654:

“Why drag an entire squad of bodyguards to a public event? What are they hoping to prove — with all these cameras rolling?”

Just then, Pattie glanced over her shoulder at Maia, who responded with a subtle, knowing smile.

In front of the stage, the two women split apart, each moving to her own place.

Since there wasn’t a seat reserved for her, Pattie had already arranged for her team to bring a folding chair, setting it up right at the edge of the stage.

She sank into the seat with practiced ease, her attention immediately shifting to her phone as if the chaos around her barely registered.

Viewers watching the live stream found themselves scratching their heads. Wasn’t Pattie supposed to join Maia on stage to explain this whole mess to the public?

A sudden shout broke the confusion. “Check it out! MCN just dropped a public statement!”

That announcement sent a ripple through the entire venue as people scrambled for their phones.

seconds, updates from both Pattie and

designer Eileen, has never stolen or copied anyone’s creative work. MCN will pursue legal action against anyone spreading lies or defamatory

collective gasp swept through the

accusing others of dishonesty? The move

erupted online

of question marks flooded

and disbelief dominated the comment

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way to the front. The moment her foot touched the stage,

I’m stunned

shame? The evidence against you is overwhelming.

buzzed with excitement, hungry

Maia refused to engage. Ignoring Larkin entirely, she kept her

he retorted, “So you’re just going to pretend you can’t hear me? Let’s see how long