Chapter 1304:


    Everyone knew that human energy and time were finite. Even a prodigy who devoted four years entirely to study couldn’t have mastered so many fields at once—let alone someone serving time in prison.


    Soon, Raegan’s associates joined in, amplifying the storm. Guests began debating among themselves, and onlinements flooded in almost instantly.


    “So Maia started Annie Crystal while locked up?”


    “Is Wront Prison some kind of luxury academy?”


    “This story doesn’t add up—maybe she was never actually in jail.”


    “I always thought something about it didn’t add up. Finally, someone’s said it out loud.”


    Under the harsh re of the spotlight, Maia stood motionless, her expression unreadable. She finally looked back at Rosanna and spoke evenly. “There’s nothing unbelievable about it. I simply worked harder than everyone else—while they rested, I kept learning.”


    Her calm deration hung in the air—until a man from the crowd suddenly leapt to his feet, fury etched across his face. “You’re lying!” he shouted, pointing straight at her.


    The man wearing a suit of deep brown and spectacles with golden rims curled his lip in disdain.


    “Two years back, Annie Crystal sprang into existence out of nowhere,” he dered. “And during that period, you were locked away behind bars.”


    What he said sparkedmotion throughout those gathered.


    Right then, Raegan issuedmands to every member of The Mask who had infiltrated the event as guests.


    Without dy, skeptical remarks erupted once more.


    “That’s right! None of it adds up. Running a business from a jail cell? I’ve nevere across such a thing.”


    “Does Maia possess superhuman abilities or something? Managing studies, operating a corporation, and doing prison time all at once? What inmate could pull that off?”


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    “The whole situation boggles the mind. Did Maia have ownership of Wront Prison perhaps? What kind of prison runs so loosely? Inmates get to act however they want, is that it?”


    Up on the tform, Maia’s eyes settled on the individual in question. His features werepletely unknown to her, which verified he was a stranger.


    She responded withposure. “Your statement holds truth. While I was imprisoned, I co-founded Annie Crystal with a friend. She took care of most things like registration from the outside. My sole responsibility was designing.”


    After a brief pause, she added, “That exins exactly why I’ve stayed out of the public eye.”


    The moment her exnation concluded, Pattie, who had been seated in the first row, swiveled toward the man wearing the gold-rimmed spectacles. “What’s remotely surprising here? MCN functions the same way.”


    Her gaze swept around fiercely,pletely unbothered by what anyone thought of her, as she reprimanded them. “Launching nonstop verbal attacks against Maia. Has somebody been pulling your strings to behave this way?”


    Once she’d spoken, Pattie fixed her stare squarely on Kiley, who stood on the stage. Her voice carried an edge of hostility. “Ms. Cooper, exactly who did you extend invitations to? Their manners are absolutely atrocious. What’s more, Maia just exposed a fraudulent scheme on your behalf, and yet these individuals attack her, which obviously shows disrespect toward you.”


    Having said her piece, Pattie crossed her arms and resumed her seat, then addressed Rnd, who sat at her side. “Do they actually believe MCN can be pushed around? I’m going to have Zenith Legal take these fools to court.”


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