Chapter 1267:


    “Sure.” Anti cut her off, taking Kiley’s hand in a firm shake. She stood up and teased, “Just so you know… I’m not taking the me if thisunch tanks.”


    Kiley offered a small smile. “Absolutely. I look forward to your…” She nced at Aurielle in the front row, her voice turning serious. “…and Aurielle’s honest feedback too.”


    The crowd went wild instantly.


    “Wait, is that really Anti?”


    “Wow! She looks so young. Maybe not even twenty?”


    “I’ve never been to a productunch or charity g like this.”


    “Who else would dare invite someone like Anti to critique aunch? And it’s live!”


    “This is vision. I love it; thisunch is going to be remembered for ages.”


    “Ms. Cooper really knows how to make a statement.”


    “Exactly.”


    Cameras clicked nonstop, lights flickered like stars, and the excitement hit a fever pitch.


    Down by the stage, Rosanna was nearly shaking with excitement. Her hands trembled.


    Not only was she seeing her childhood hero, but she would hear Anti’s take on jewelry design firsthand. She was sure the insights would be game-changing.


    Online, the buzz exploded. Trending searches shot up.


    “Annie Crystal founder Anti shows up at Radiant Jewelsunch.”


    “Anti makes a public debut, sending the inte into a frenzy.”


    Within ten minutes, Radiant Jewels took the top three spots in trending searches. Comments about Anti flooded the live stream.


    Meanwhile, Kiley didn’t forget about Maia. As she guided Anti toward the stage, she said, “Let’s also bring Ms. Margaret and Maia up to share their thoughts.”


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    To make the event feel unscripted, surprises were key. Kiley’s lips curved into a small, knowing smile.


    Then she made Maia an offer too good to refuse. “After all, Maia, you’re MCN’s lead fashion designer. You’ve created countless jewelry pieces as part of your designs. It wasn’t easy to get you here—there’s no way you’d turn me down, right?”


    The cameras kept shing, tension crackling in the air. Suddenly, every lens turned to Maia.


    Many of the people around couldn’t hide their sneers. Raegan had orchestrated things behind the scenes, spreading gossip, stirring chaos, and constantly smearing Maia’s name. Now, they scrambled, trying to twist the situation to their advantage, intending to pressure Maia.


    “This is a live broadcast, millions are watching. Maia can’t exactly act like a diva and just turn Kiley down, right?”


    “Kiley treated Maia with so much respect. Kiley invited her to the banquet more than once and even offered her a guest judge spot. It’d be ridiculous for Maia to say no again, don’t you think?”


    “Who does she think she is? Acting like the star of the show. I wonder if her fans are just buying into her fake act.”


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