Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 652: "It's also my privilege today to welcome an internationally acclaimed designer - Alice Byrd." The hall exploded with thunderous applause, excitement rippling through the crowd. "Alice Byrd's arrival in Wront goes beyond endorsing Lark Fashion - it stands as a powerful gesture for justice within the world of design. In just a moment, she'll address the claims that MCN copied her creations three years ago." Without another word, Larkin passed the microphone to Alice. A hush fell instantly, surprise written on every face. No one in the audience had seen this coming.

Normally, a product launch would start with an introduction to the new products and a fashion show. Larkin, though, had tossed convention aside, stirring the pot from the very beginning. For him, the goal was clear: fan the flames of public interest to their peak, then unveil Lark Fashion's latest line to guarantee maximum buzz and profit. Excitement swept through the hall and surged across the live stream, sending everyone into a frenzy. Every pair of eyes, from reporters to ordinary viewers, watched with bated breath, craving Alice's response to the scandal.

No doubt about it - Larkin had mastered the art of using Maia's controversy as the centerpiece of his publicity. Graceful yet unyielding, Alice rose to address the crowd. "I appreciate Mr. Dixon for inviting me here today. Without this event, I might never have discovered that the designer from MCN copied my original work from three years ago. At first, I wanted to believe it was some unfortunate mistake. But after witnessing my designs cut up, edited, and passed off as someone else's, then sold to the public, I was crushed. This is outright fraud! Such acts trample on the soul of creativity.

I refuse to stay silent. To defend my rights, I will pursue legal action against both MCN and Maia, the person responsible for this plagiarism!" Alice's words rang out, filling every corner of the hall with conviction. A burst of applause broke the silence, and voices rose from the crowd. "Ms. Byrd speaks the truth! Maia has brought shame upon the world of fashion. People like her have no place among true designers. She should be banned from the industry." Cheers and snapping camera shutters mingled in a constant, electric rhythm.

Discover endless worlds on gαℓησνs﹒o Casting a steady gaze across the audience, Alice addressed them once more. "It's a pity the plagiarist didn't have the courage to show her face today. If she were here, I'd challenge her directly. I refuse to let anyone stain our entire profession!" In that instant, the live chat exploded with support and outrage. "Ms. Byrd is incredible! She's the kind of designer we all should look up to." "Let Maia run - she can't escape forever. This is her reckoning!" "Next to Ms. Byrd, Maia doesn't even compare.

She needs to answer for her actions!" Just then, the heavy doors of the venue flew open, sending a shaft of brilliant light streaming through the space and pulling every eye toward the entrance. . . .