?Chapter 299:


    Sunlight poured through the curtains, casting a warm glow on Maia’s delicateshes. Slowly, she opened her eyes, propping herself up with a groan. A dull throb pulsed in her head, and her face looked drained of color. She hadn’t slept wellst night, gued by nightmares.


    In her dreams, she was pushed off a cliff by someone she trusted most, her body falling swiftly through icy air…


    Her fingers were cold as she looked down at them, the memory of the messages on Chris’ phone from the night before still fresh in her mind. She clenched her fist, silently swearing to herself—never again would she fall for false pretenses.


    Once she fulfilled Zoey’s request, she would leave Chris for good!


    Taking a deep breath, Maia reached for her phone, her fingers brushing over its surface. A new message had arrived in the middle of the night: “Boss, didn’t I do an amazing job tonight? So many people tried to disrupt the live stream, but I kept it running smoothly. Don’t I deserve some kind of reward?”


    Maia’s fingers moved swiftly over the screen. “Get me the most thorough andplete information on Cooper Group today.”


    The response came quickly, “Boss, you can’t treat your subordinates like this!”


    Maia shot back, “Not willing? Are you certain?”


    The other side quickly responded, “Just kidding! I’ll handle it right away.”


    After that, Maia gazed out the window, her eyes unwavering. It was time to get down to business!


    The trial day arrived with surprising speed.


    By Monday morning, at the courthouse entrance…


    Maia stepped out of the car and immediately spotted Pattie waiting for her. With her arms crossed and a confident stance, Pattie made her presence known.


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    “You go ahead and do your thing. I won’t be needing your help today,” Maia said teasingly as she approached.


    Pattie arched an eyebrow, a yful smirk tugging at her lips. “Oh, so you call me when you need me, but push me away when you don’t?”


    Maia let out a soft chuckle.


    However, Pattie’s tone shifted, bing serious. “Thest trial you had, I was still in school and missed it. This time, I’m here. I’m not letting you go through this alone.”


    Four years ago, that trial had altered Maia’s life forever. Pattie had long regretted not being able to stand by her friend then, and now, with unwavering determination, she was ready to make sure Maia wouldn’t face injustice again.


    Seeing the resolve in Pattie’s eyes, Maia said nothing more, allowing her to walk beside her into the courthouse.


    Inside, the scene buzzed with activity—reporters, spectators, and even Rosanna’s fans gathered in anticipation. Given the high profile of the case, which involved online harassment, the court had opted to live-stream the trial.


    Once inside the courtroom, Maia and Pattie separated, with Maia taking her ce at the intiff’s table. Pattie found a spot in the audience, but her attention quickly shifted when she spotted someone familiar from the corner of her eye.


    It was Rosanna, making her way into the trial as well. Reporters, spotting her arrival, instantly raised their cameras, eager to capture the moment.


    Rosanna appeared extremely worn out, as if she had been through a great ordeal. A reporter moved swiftly toward her, microphone in hand.


    “Miss Morgan, are you here to support your fans?”


    A smile yed at Rosanna’s lips as she nodded. “This issue involves my fans, so I had to be here.”


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