She could not just sit and watch while the Giles family took advantage of Marcus! She needed to do something to stop this! How could she let Marcus know that Christine already has a child and a boyfriend?What if Marcus asked why Maia was digging into the Tate and the Giles’s businesses? How could she answer that? After all, the reason she did this was to force Christine to give her the rights to The Gorgeous Detective. This matter was too complicated, and she did not know how to even start to explain it all to Marcus. It seemed like she had to think of another way to expose Christine’s secret. Just as she was plotting her next step, Maia’s cell phone rang. It was Marcus! “Hello, Marcus.” Cedric walked into the room the moment Maia answered the call. Her hand on her phone went stiff as she cursed the timing of the call.Cedric came toward her with a stoic face and lifted her from the sofa. Maia yelped in surprise as she immediately put her free hand around his neck. She mout
Before Maia could react, a force grabbed her phone, ending the call abruptly."Cedric Larkin!" Maia called his full name, her delicate brows slightly furrowed. "Stop messing around!""Messing around?" He scoffed, but there was sadness in his deep gaze, and his expression was gloomy. "I paused the meeting to come and be with you. You call that messing around?"Then he stood up and walked towards the lounge."Baz.""Yes, Mr. Cedric?" Baz stood at the door, looking like an eager puppy waiting for his instructions.However, the next moment, he realized something was wrong, and his smile quickly faded. Cedric's thin lips slightly curled as he instructed, "Let's get on with the meeting, there's no need to pause again midway."Baz was taken aback, glanced into the lounge, and quickly responded, "Of course, sir."Maia wanted to call out to him, but the words got stuck in her throat.She watched his retreating figure, feeling a bit guilty. Her tone just now was indeed a bit harsh.The
Priscilla nodded, "Yes, my Class Prince.""After so long, you still remember me as your Class Prince?""Of course, back then in the school forum, you missed the title of School Prince by one vote to the Class Prince from the next class. You didn't become the Class Prince, but you kept sending girls love letters and gifts. No one can forget you as the Class Prince.""What a throwback! That's all in the past, let's not talk about it. I'm already happily married now. You've done well for yourself. Even though the Raven family fell, you've risen under Maia's leadership." The Class Prince looked at Maia with a smile.In fact, ever since Maia entered the Westwillow Hall, all eyes had been on her. This Class Prince's gaze was especially greedy, as if wanting to devour Maia.Beautiful women were common, but those who were both pure and tempting, delicate and charming, were rare, and Maia was undoubtedly the best among them. Maia didn't even spare him a glance and said, "Thanks to his ma
When Maia uttered those words, the woman pinned down shivered slightly. It wasn't clear whether the chill came from the icy water or the frighteningly cold aura emanating from Maia herself.Maia sneered and released her grip. The woman looked disheveled, with water droplets cascading down her hair, smearing her makeup all over her face. Her clothes were also damp.The onlooking women were frightened. One of them nervously spoke up, "We're all ex-classmates here. Let's not be so antagonistic.""Yeah, we might gossip a bit, but we're not bad people.""That's right, we're all ex-classmates! Class reunions are supposed to be happy occasions."They started emphasizing their supposed "classmate camaraderie."Finding it amusing, Priscilla muttered, "Where was this camaraderie when they were spreading rumors behind others' backs? Now they're all smiles, each happier than the next. What kind of people are they?""Scram," Maia lightly said to the women.The women were frightened, and the
Christine tightly bit her lower lip, fear and anxiety causing her body to tremble. After a while, she gave in."Alright, I'll tell you everything I know. Just don't harm my child and don't go after my boyfriend either. They've already faced a lot of criticism because of me. I'm not a good girlfriend and certainly not a good mother," sighed Christine heavily, her expression full of melancholy.Then, Christine sent a video to Maia. "The incident with 'The Gorgeous Detective' is indeed related to The Egoist. After my failed attempt at running a homestay, I returned to The Egoist. Just as you said, I'm just a figurehead executive, following my father around. On the third day of my return, Sally from Valentines Entertainment approached my father. You remember her, right? She's the one who secured the Zirconia District plot at the auction."Maia smiled. Sally had fallen into her trap during the auction, so she definitely remembered.Christine continued, "This woman is quite powerful. Aft
"Indeed, she is beautiful, and she has truly captured my heart."With these words, he had already stepped towards Maia."Is the gathering over?" He reached out and grabbed Maia's small hand, pulling her gently into his arms.Priscilla smiled and nodded at Cedric, sensibly stepping aside. Maia felt the strength around her waist, and her ears turned slightly red."It's not over yet. Let go, people are watching. You even scared Priscilla off."Cedric chuckled. "Did I really? Are you sure, Maia?"Maia was puzzled and looked up at Cedric.Suddenly, another man entered the Westwillow Hall, walking quickly towards Priscilla. Maia focused her eyes and realized it was Paine!"Paine?"Next, Paine quickly walked up to Priscilla, lifted her onto his shoulder in a fireman carry in one swift motion, as if he had done it a thousand times before.Priscilla exclaimed, "Paine, what are you doing? Put me down!""Paine is here, where can Little Priscilla go?""We're not on the show right now!
Maia smiled at once. “Marcus!”Cedric’s eyes turned cold at once. His expression remained unchanged, but he exuded an unwelcoming chill. It was particularly terrifying.Marcus’s gaze rested on Cedric’s hands, which were holding Maia’s. He came to his senses several seconds later and smiled at her, “Is the reunion over, my little sweet talker?”She was about to respond to him with a smile of her own when she sensed the chill coming off of the man next to her and flinched. “I-It’s not over yet, but I feel a little tired. So, I’m going back home earlier.”As a matter of fact, there was no point in attending the reunion other than finding out the truth about what happened with ‘The Gorgeous Detective’ and its operating rights. Otherwise, she wouldn't have showed up. Now that she had gotten what she came for, there was no reason for her to linger.“Are you tired? Did something happen?” Marcus asked concerningly. The uneasiness in his tone was unmistakable. He walked toward her insti
“Christine must have had something important to discuss with you, Marcus.” It might have sounded like Maia was helping Christine, but she was actually reminding her to say what needed to be said.Christine looked at her and nodded. She made this gesture because she agreed with what Maia said before and she was signaling to Maia that she’d tell Marcus about it.Now that Maia put it that way, there was no way Marcus would reject Christine. “I guess you’re right, Maia. Shane did collaborate with my mother a while back. I’m sure Christine has something important to tell me. Let’s make our way to the patio.”The patio was just right across the hallway. It was kind of secluded and suitable for private conversations.“Sure thing.” Christine nodded and walked toward the patio. Marcus nodded at Maia while she pointed to the Peach Blossom Hall. “We’ll be waiting for there, Marcus. Take your time with her. We’re not in a hurry anyway.” She flashed him a smile and made her way to the afo