Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 651: "Exactly! When it comes to true talent, Maia's nothing more than a sideshow!" "Alice has never minced words about her zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism, always championing honesty and creativity among designers." Images showcasing Alice's award-winning collections through the years started circulating, sparking an outpouring of admiration online. And now, Alice's presence here was like a reassurance to those accusing Maia of plagiarism. It wasn't a rumor but the truth. Interest in the topic exploded, sending it rocketing up the trending charts.

Down in the audience, Sandra's excitement was impossible to miss, and Richard watched the unfolding chaos with a faint, knowing smile. Arriving ahead of time had been their plan - they wouldn't have missed Maia's public shaming for anything. Turning to Richard with a victorious gleam in her eyes, Sandra whispered through clenched teeth, "Maia's finished. She'll never be able to pay Alice back. Let's see how long her pride lasts." Richard squeezed Sandra's hand, giving it a reassuring pat. "Just wait.

Before long, Maia will be completely outcast, and I've arranged one last twist for her." The prospect of the upcoming interview with Maia's inmates danced in his mind, bringing a glint of satisfaction to his eyes. After tonight, he thought, there'd be no one left in Maia's corner - no one except Vince. Trust evaporates when theft is involved - everything Maia possessed now appeared tainted, branded as ill-gotten gains. Meanwhile, in the crowd, a deep furrow cut across Vince's brow.

Although he'd originally supported the scheme - hoping that it would bring Maia closer to him - the chaos unfolding before his eyes now felt dangerously unpredictable. A nagging sense lingered, as though unseen forces were manipulating the outcome, pushing everything further out of his grasp. Vince's scheme had always been clear: he wanted Richard to bring about Maia's downfall, leaving her with nothing, so he could swoop in, play the savior, and persuade her to leave her husband. . But Vince never intended to ruin Maia's life.

Now, as the plagiarism scandal grew ever more heated, even his own family - both father and grandfather - were starting to turn against Maia, and the threat of losing their approval loomed once more. Vince clenched his jaw, his eyes cold. Whatever happened next, he vowed to win Maia's heart and deal with the consequences later. Meanwhile, in the spotlight, Alice had taken her seat in the VIP section. Larkin rose from his chair, signaling the audience for silence before accepting the microphone from the event host. "Thank you all for joining us today for Lark Fashion's new product launch.

Your support means the world, and it's an honor to share our vision with you at such a pivotal time. As the founder of Lark Fashion and head of the Wront Fashion Association, I'm proud that our brand has upheld the value of originality for half a century!" With a measured pause, his eyes found the camera, a hint of a smile touching his lips. . . .