Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 1065:

However, just as people thought the tide of public opinion was about to turn—believing Maia would not only attend the charity gala but was already helping others through her actions—a fuzzy recording suddenly surfaced on social media. No one knew who had shared it first.

At first, few noticed it, until someone recognized Pattie, the CEO of MCN, speaking.

In the recording, Pattie’s voice was sharp, with a dismissive and slightly impatient tone. “A charity gala? Hosted by Cooper Group? Thanks, but I’m not interested, and Maia isn’t either! And if you’re not here to handle MCN business, don’t even think about coming back!”

That mysterious clip sparked another online uproar.

People’s opinions about Maia and the whole situation shifted once more. Chaos broke out online as users felt tricked and rushed to attack Maia and Pattie from MCN.

Criticism of Maia surged online, spreading rapidly across social media. “This is unacceptable. I can’t believe Ms. Miller, the CEO of MCN, would say that. Their reputation is ruined. What will they say next?” one user posted.

about her damage control. I’m boycotting MCN starting today. They won’t

a charity fund for the slums? Even if she did, it was probably just for show,”

despite the

turned sharply against Maia as former fans

knew Pattie as fierce but not reckless. Why

not out of genuine concern for the poor but to gain recognition or wealth—a fact Hurst understood well, having witnessed

home to

calling Maia, but she didn’t

an anonymous invitation, photographed it, and sent it to

the hospital, Ethan, Marisa, and Melanie watched the situation deteriorate with the recording’s emergence. Their supportive comments for Maia drew immediate attacks, accusing them of being paid by