They stood before the small grave for a long time. After returning home, Maisie slept soundly.

Resolving emotional entanglements sometimes only took a second.

Despite daily cleaning efforts, the house remained unchanged for years. However, Maisie took it upon herself to rearrange the entire place. She replaced the carpet with a vibrant-colored one, planted beautiful orchids in the courtyards, and wiped every decoration squeaky clean.

Her smile returned. She understood the importance of living well for the people who loved her, like Daniel and their unborn daughter.

Delilah's case faced continual delays, sparking discussions and speculations. Some claimed that, despite the Ropers' faded glory, they likely still had connections.

Others whispered that it was calm before the storm, hinting at potentially more significant challenges ahead.

A week later, Whitney and Lily held a joint press conference. In addition to introducing Maisie's new book, there was a more critical announcement to share with the world.

"Everyone, I'm sure you've guessed that Ms. Kinglake isn't here solely for the new book but to address the hotly debated case of Ms. Roper!"

Lily smiled and gestured toward Whitney, who confidently walked onto the stage. Her extraordinary charisma and commanding presence silenced the journalists, momentarily causing them to forget whether to record or take pictures.

The room only regained its liveliness after Whitney spoke.

"Everyone, I'm here to share a story buried for years. It might sound a bit unbelievable, but I guarantee with my entire being and my family that every word I'm about to say is true. If I lie, I'll accept the legal consequences!"

The audience exclaimed, curious about the reason behind such a bold statement.

A screen ascended behind Whitney, displaying the mystery novels that Delilah had published.

Meanwhile, the image displayed Anya's draft, with dates inscribed on it. Meticulous journalists observed a discrepancy between the publishing dates and those on the draft. "Can it be..."

"That's correct. This is what I'm about to share with you!" Whitney maintained composure, her eyes resolute. "Delilah's Whirling Lights series is a direct copy of the Dancing Lights draft!" A commotion ensued among the onlookers, sparking discussions.

It was akin to a volcanic eruption or earthquake in the literary industry!

Delilah, an established author with significant standing and connections, and Whitney, an industry ace and respected drama school professor, had long been rumored to have a feud. However, no one anticipated Whitney exposing something so astonishing.

"Is Ms. Kinglake's claim true? Her reputation can be tarnished if this is defamation!"

"I believe it's Delilah whose reputation is on the line, isn't it?"

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