Chapter 65

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No matter what, Alice was going to force Linda to make a choice.
Even in front of reporters, Linda couldn’t afford to lose her temper or let her expression slip. Otherwise, she’d definitely rip Alice’s smug little face apart.
She took a deep breath just to keep her voice calm and steady.
“If that’s what you want to believe, then fine. Whatever makes you happy, Alice.”
She looked helpless, as if she had no choice but to swallow her bitterness.
Alice took a step forward. The media’s here too, so why don’t you just tell everyone now that you’re not going to support me anymore, right?”
She paused for a beat, and as Linda was stunned, she added, “All those things you used to say, about stepping aside for me, about never hurting me, were all those lies?”
Linda’s face instantly turned pale and flustered.
Back when she brought Alice back, she had played the gentle, understanding sister in front of their brothers
But she never thought Alice would turn those words into a weapon against her.
And worst of all, Damon was standing right there. She couldn’t deny it in front of him. Reporters jumped in with a flood of follow –up questions. She barely had time to think. With no other way out, she did the only thing she could, by siding with Halsey .
I’ll say it again. Mr. Hawkin didn’t misunderstand you Just apologize, Alice. If you say he won’t hold it against you.”
sorry,
Alice’s expression twisted into hurt. So that’s really it. You’re breaking your promise. I guess I was wrong about you.”
Damon’s face immediately darkened. “Alice, that’s enough”
But inside, Alice was laughing coldly.
Linda had always been the one playing victim, but Damon was too blind to see it.
Among the reporters, there was a woman who kept her camera locked on Landa
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Sometimes, women can read other women better and in that moment, she caught a flash of smug satisfaction on Linda’s face.
She was stunned, wondering if she was seeing things.
“Linda’s just being kind, trying to help you fix your mistake by apologizing to my mentor, but clearly you’re too stubborn. Why should we even bother with you?” Damon snapped.
That was exactly what Alice had been waiting for.
“Great. Now that you’ve said that, I can finally relax.”
Damon was confused.
Alice gave a cool smile and lifted the first sample for everyone to see.
“What’s the big deal?” someone asked loudly.
Linda cut in, Alice, don’t misunderstand. Damon was
just standing up for me, he was
being objective. Don’t take it the wrong way and insult Mr. Hawkin again.”
She even looked like she was about to cry.
“Hate me all you want, but don’t ruin your future just because I stood on Mr. Hawkin’s side.”
Alice’s face darkened. “You know what? You could’ve just kept that to yourself.”
The crowd wasn’t interested in Linda’s drama. Everyone just wanted to hear how Alice planned to refute Halsey, so they were starting to get annoyed.
Linda went quiet at last.
With no one interrupting her now, Alice continued.
“Have any of you ever been to the Mogwyn Caverns in Dunvale?”
Some people nodded, others shook their heads.
“For those who have, don’t these patterns look familiar to you?”
But most people shook their heads this time.
“I’ve seen patterns like that, but not in this exact style, someone said.
“I was just there a few days ago. My memory can’t be that bad.”
“I think she’s making this stuff up.
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Alice didn’t get upset at the accusations, Instead, she smiled and started explaining..
“Designs from the Norvain Empire are simple and bold. There aren’t that many types of pattern. The shapes are straightforward, the combinations not complicated. Repeating the same pattern makes a border, and combining a few borders with a water lily in the center creates a ceiling design.
“You’ll typically find patterns like water lilies, honeysuckle vines, geometric, cloud aura , and mystical creatures.”
She pointed at the design on the fabric again.
country.
“This honeysuckle vine pattern is a classic motif seen in Norvain Empire caves all across our
You’ll even find it in wood architecture and embroidered fabrics from the ancient Weymark Empire.”
She paused, scanning the crowd.
“In the Mogwyn Caverns specifically, these honeysuckle patterns are incredibly rich. You’ll find single–leaf waves, branching leaves, four–leaf borders, and more.”
A reporter up front spoke up.
“I just looked it up on my phone. The pattern on your sample doesn’t look exactly the same as what I’m seeing online.”
Daniel looked concerned and turned to Eric.
“Mr. Eric, do you think Mrs. Nolan might be in trouble?”
Eric’s voice was cold, “You seem very concerned about her.”
Daniel missed the warning in his tone and nodded seriously.
“She’s here to help us. If she gets bullied by Halsey, I’d never be able to face her again.”
Eric was at a loss for words.
Daniel was hinting him.
He pressed his lips together and said, “She’ll be fine.”
“You’re really not going to help her?”
“No need“
“Because she’s right about everything.”
Eric’s response made Daniel even more confused.
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“Why not?”