Chapter 12 - The Shift in Power
The very same socialites who had recorded Maya’s humiliation minutes ago now began pushing forward, desperate to hand her their business cards.
“Miss Lin! Please, my firm would love to invest in Apex Neural!” an oil tycoon pleaded, reaching through the crowd.
“Maya! Remember me? We met at the technology summit in Zurich!” a high-fashion designer called out, holding up her phone. “We would be honored to sponsor your foundation!”
Maya didn't even turn her head. She walked past them with absolute indifference. They had watched her get humiliated without saying a single word of defense; their sudden adoration meant less than nothing to her.
Victoria stood up from the floor, her eyes red, her silver gown ruined with dirt and tears. “You think you’ve won, Maya? You’re still a cripple! You still need machines to walk!”
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Maya paused at the threshold of the entrance. She slowly turned her head back to look at Victoria one last time.
👉 Read PART 13 to hear Maya’s devastating final revelation to Victoria!
