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The day of the event arrived, and Christine was glowing with victory. Dressed in an elegant gown, she enjoyed the attention as she mingled with industry elites, knowing she was now the headlining speaker.With Eva out of the picture, this was her moment.Then the doors opened.Gasps rippled through the crowd as Eva walked in, effortlessly poised, wearing a breathtaking designer dress. The cameras instantly shifted toward her, flashing in rapid succession.Christine’s smile faltered. “What is she doing here?”Before she could react, the event host stepped onto the stage, microphone in hand.“Ladies and gentlemen, we have a special surprise. While there were some scheduling changes, we’re honored to have Eva here tonight.”Christine stiffened. “What? That’s impossible!”Eva merely smiled, making her way toward the front.Kai had pulled the right strings behind the scenes. Even if she wasn’t an official speaker anymore, she was still one of the biggest names in the room—and the audience

“I... I’m starting to think Eva might be trying to sabotage me. You know, with the awards coming up, and her growing popularity... I just have this feeling she’s trying to push me out of the competition,” Christine said, her voice trembling slightly as if she was on the verge of breaking down. She knew Mark would respond to weakness, to vulnerability, just as he always had.Mark’s voice was low, filled with annoyance. “What do you mean, sabotage you? She’s already got the public on her side. What else does she want?”“I don’t know, Mark. But I can’t shake the feeling that she’s behind some of the things happening to me lately,” Christine continued, carefully planting the seed of doubt. “She’s been getting more endorsements, more media attention... She’s always one step ahead, and I feel like she’s using me to boost her own career. Maybe she’s trying to push me out of the spotlight, making sure I don’t have a chance to win.”Mark was silent for a moment, processing the information. Chr

Behind her, Gwen folded her arms, a knowing smirk tugging at her lips. “Damien sounded very… invested.”Eva shot her a flat look. “I didn’t exactly have a choice. You know how impossible Mark can be. Damien is the only one who can handle him without breaking a sweat.”“You’re not wrong,” Gwen said, nodding slowly. Then she leaned in, eyes narrowing with playful suspicion. “But I can’t shake the feeling that’s not the only reason you called him.”Rose scoffed and rolled her eyes at Gwen’s theatrics. “What other reason would I possibly have?” she muttered, turning her gaze away before Gwen could catch the faint warmth in her expression.“Mm-hmm,” Gwen hummed playfully, clearly convinced but smart enough not to push.Eva shook her head and turned back to the evidence. Now that Damien had confirmed the external files, she had everything she needed. Every weapon, piece of proof and loose thread is ready to be pulled.The scandal Christine planted was going to blow up in her own face.“Th