Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

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.

of their insults — couldn’t stop the proud smile that tugged at his lips when he heard his wife

was boiling with anger. She opened her mouth to retort but stopped when the crowd

the Gascoyne Museum,

Can you explain what’s going on here?” Grover asked as he approached. His brow knitted slightly, his

carefully until his eyes landed on Alice, who still looked

and spoke faster than usual. “Mr. Perez, these women have insulted my mentor and thrown the exhibition into chaos. Would you kindly

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

immediately recognized her

with effort. “Alice, that’s Ms. Kiley Cooper. She’s the CEO of Radiant Jewels and one of the sponsors of this exhibit. It wouldn’t be wise to ask

froze, stunned, as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over her fiery anger.

these people should even be here. As a