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.

She clearly doesn’t care about charity. It’s obvious now. I’m curious about her damage control.

for the slums?

despite the evidence. The recording seems real,” another

sentiment, once supportive, turned sharply against Maia as former

a handkerchief, staring at his phone screen. He knew Pattie as fierce but not reckless.

wealthy individuals engaged in charity not out of genuine concern for the poor but to gain recognition or wealth—a fact Hurst understood well,

home to

Maia, but she

Hurst wrote her name on an anonymous invitation, photographed it, and sent it to

situation deteriorate with the recording’s emergence. Their supportive comments for Maia drew immediate attacks,