Chapter 1370:


    That would be the ideal oue. And if it didn’t happen—if Maia somehow dodged the orchestrated mob—hidden operatives would step in at the end to finish the job.


    Either way, the conclusion was the same. Maia wasn’t meant to make it through tonight.


    But as Kiley reveled in her calctions, a loud argument suddenly erupted behind Maia.


    “Ss, take that back right now!”


    The outburst drew immediate attention.


    Maia turned toward themotion and saw Alice shaking with fury, pointing a trembling finger at Ss.


    Ss leaned back in his chair, legs crossed, impatience dripping from his voice. “I didn’t even mention you. Why are you freaking out?”


    He then ncedzily at Maia, giving a mocking smirk. “And what I said is the truth. I’d say it even if Maia were standing right here.”


    The sarcasm in his voice was unmistakable.


    “Maia hasn’t contributed anything. The first auction piece was made by Radiant Jewels. The second was bought and gifted to her, and the third painting is still on exhibition in Otruitho. Who knows if the buyer will ever receive it?”


    He scoffed and added in a low voice meant only for Alice, “Isn’t this just gaining benefits without doing a thing? Hiding behind the word ‘charity’ and spending other people’s money? Sounds like relying on a man to me. Who knows what kind of rtionship she has with Mr. M?”


    Ss let out a quietugh.


    Alice trembled with rage, her teeth clenched. “You… you’re making things up! Maia is where she is because of her own abilities. She isn’t depending on any man!”


    Maia stopped walking, a slight crease forming between her brows as she approached Alice and Ss.


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    “Are you alright?” she asked softly, steadying Alice by the arm and giving her back a light, calming pat. “What happened?”


    Alice’s breathing came fast and uneven, her face drained of color as fury tightened her jaw.


    “He… He said that you… He said you are…”


    With so many guests staring, Alice found herself too upset to finish the sentence in public.


    Maia gave her another gentle pat. “It’s fine. Breathe. People can say whatever they like. You don’t need to let it affect you.”


    “But… But…” Alice’s voice trembled with anger as she jabbed a finger toward Ss. She was so enraged that she looked ready to spit in his face, hoping it would knock the prejudice out of him.


    At that moment, Pattie walked over, arms folded and an eyebrow raised toward Ss. “You can’t expect sense from certain people. Some folks are just full of garbage.”


    With a cold snort, she didn’t bother to soften her words. “If you can’t say something directly to someone’s face and can only whisper like a sewer rat, that’s pretty pathetic.”


    Maia pressed her hand against her lips, unable to hide augh. When it came to verbalbat, Pattie was unmatched.


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