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Chapter 330 Maeve frowned in discomfort as the lights flashed in her eyes.
Noticing her discomfort, Bryce released her hand and approached a nearby reporter. He covered the camera lens with his palm and spoke a few. words with his voice lowered.
Upon hearing Bryceâs words, the photographerâs expression shifted abruptly, and he hurriedly backed away.
When Bryce returned, Maeve asked with a frown, âWhat did you say to him just now?â
Bryce smirked, a glimmer of mischief flickering in his formerly restrained demeanor. âI told him that if he kept shooting, I might smash his camera publicly and let his rival media publish it as frontâpage news.
âThat way, not only would his camera be destroyed, but heâd also lose the headline to his competitor. Basically, heâd be out of a job.â Maeve was rendered speechless by Bryceâs words. She had always suspected Bryce had a darker side, and now it seemed she was right. Meanwhile, Sergioâs frown deepened as he observed Maeve and Bryceâs close interaction.
On the other hand, Larry, having received news from the security, turned pale and hurriedly informed Sergio, âMr. Brooks! Mrs.
Brooks Senior and Ms. Stewart are here!â
âWho allowed them to come?â Sergioâs gaze tumed cold.
Larry explained, âEven Allie couldnât stop Mrs. Brooks Senior. She insisted on bringing Ms. Stewart along, and there was nothing they could do.â
Hailey, known for her iron will, was not someone the staff dared to dely.
Outside, Halley had arrived in a glorious attire that would have been fashionable decades ago but now appeared outdated and tacky. Clara stood beside Hailey, supporting her.
Maeve frowned upon seeing Clara.
Clara didnât appear pregnant, but she deliberately wore a tightâfitting dress that accentuated a slight protrusion in her waistline.
She had a slender figure, making the bump quite noticeable.
When Clara caught Maeveâs eye, she couldnât help but cast a triumphant glance, as if declaring herself the winner. Maeveâs response was a cold smirk.
Only Clara would think that Sergio was such a coveted catch.
Haileyâs rare appearance at a formal âSergio, how could you not invite me to such an important occasion for the Brooks and Scott families?â Hail event, especially with Clara by her side, immediately drew media attention.
Sergio frowned deeply, while Clara tactfully interjected, âMrs. Brooks Senior, of course Sergio wanted to invite you, but he was worried about your health. Heâs being considerate.â
Hailey chuckled happily. âYou have such a sweet tongue.â
Half of the guests present were from the Brooks family and the other hall were from the Scott family.
The executives from Scott Group were infuriated to witness Hailey bringing a pregnant mistress to such an occasion.
Maeve and Sergio hadnât officially divorced yet, and this seemed like a blatant attempt to embarrass the Scott family. Claraâs arrogant demeanor only fueled their resentiment.
Swirling her wine glass, Maeve observed the scene with amusement.
Bryce glanced at Maeve beside him and asked, âWas this your doing?â
âI just added fuel to the fire,â Maeve replied. âBut I didnât expect Mrs. Brooks Senior to so audacious to actually bring Clara here.â
Hailey had been influential in the past, but age had dulled her senses. It was shocking that she would dare to bring Clara to such an event.