Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 144

Chapter 144: Arrogant Mia

The issue of Natalie’s past plagiarism didn’t end with a simple Q&A session with the reporters. They were determined to dig up more dirt on Natalie, as they were already on Briena’s side and had cast Natalie as the villain.

In the lead-up to the national perfume creator competition, the media aimed to blow the situation out of proportion, involving more people and gathering additional material for their stories. The bigger the scandal grew, the harder Natalie would fall—eventually being branded as a thief, making it unlikely that anyone would ever work with her again.

The reporters discovered that the new company Natalie was working with on her perfume project belonged to Mia Wilson, the daughter of one of the four most powerful families in Imperial City. This revelation added an unexpected twist.

Though everyone knew Mia had distanced herself from her family’s company and was trying to build her own business based on her own merits, no one expected her to be associated with this new drama.

Later that day, in the late afternoon, reporters gathered at the airport, having learned that Mia was returning to the city after a business trip.

"Ms. Mia! Ms. Mia!"

The reporters surrounded a petite figure, dressed casually in travel clothes: a loose top and cargo pants in off-white, a long black shrug, white sneakers, and sunglasses. Her elbow-length hair was tied in a loose bun, and her soft skin glowed in the sunlight.

Mia was startled to find herself suddenly swarmed by the reporters. Without even letting her get hold of her situation, all of them barged her with numerous questions.

"Ms. Mia, we’ve heard that the company you’ve been running for a while is now working with Natalie Ford, and that the perfume you’re launching was created by her."

"Ms. Mia, are you aware of her plagiarism scandal? Aren’t you concerned that she might have plagiarized again? Are you really willing to risk your company for her?"

"Ms. Mia, we’ve heard you and Natalie are friends. Is this your way of supporting her, even in her wrongdoings?"

"You’re the daughter of a prestigious family—why would you still associate yourself with Natalie Ford? Does your family approve of this?"

"Even after all the scandals she’s been involved in, don’t you think she’s in the wrong? Shouldn’t you stop supporting her?"

"There are rumors that she’s involved with wealthy men in immoral ways. As her friend, how much do you know about this?"

"What about her husband? Can you give us any insight?"

"It’s been said that you’re soon to be engaged to the heir of the Davis family. Won’t this affect how the Davis family views you and potentially jeopardize your relationship?"

’How did these people even find out I was going to be here? Even an insignificant person like me, who tries to stay out of the spotlight and live peacefully, can’t escape them. How I wish I could slap this annoying journalism right out of them. But it’s not worth dirtying my hands.’