Chapter 789:

Raegan sneered, realizing that her earlier comparison was utterly ridiculous. She had no interest in earning favor with the illegitimate son when she could seek approval from the true Cooper family. Wasting no time, she mocked him.

“An illegitimate son? What a crude and rough character.”

Her words weren’t loud, but they carried far enough for many ears to hear, stirring a ripple of whispers through the crowd. Then she shot Maia a scornful look. Anyone who stood beside such a reckless and unrefined man could hardly be trusted or respected.

At first, Maia had no intention of becoming involved with Mariana and the others. But hearing them sneer at Chris with such arrogant disdain made her irritation spike.

She stepped forward, her gaze sharp and cold, her lips curving with faint sarcasm.

“As CEO of Radiant Jewels, belittling guests at the gallery in public is certainly… ‘graceful.’ Perhaps this is the true style of your company.”

Maia’s words struck like a blade, leaving both Raegan and Kiley flushed with embarrassment.

stop the proud smile that tugged at

exhibition, was boiling with anger. She opened her mouth to retort

of the Gascoyne

on here?” Grover asked as he approached. His brow knitted slightly, his tone carrying the quiet courtesy expected of a true Otruitho

studied the scene carefully until his eyes landed on Alice, who

women have insulted my mentor

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before she could finish, Grover’s gaze shifted past her and locked onto the woman standing coolly on the opposite

immediately recognized

and lowered his voice with effort. “Alice, that’s Ms. Kiley Cooper. She’s the CEO of Radiant Jewels and one

if a bucket of ice water had been poured over her fiery

“Mr. Perez, I don’t think these people

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