Reborn From Ashes novel Chapter 299

At that time, Hayden had already died.

As a soul, he had witnessed the events unfold. He had seen Lily's meteoric rise to fame through short videos and how it had captivated Morgan's twisted imagination.

Dressed in a medieval gown, Lily had looked stunning, and it had been an allure that Morgan couldn't resist.

This time, however, things would be different.

Hayden had agreed to Aaron's request to promote Stonybrook's tourism, but he had a larger goal in mind. He wanted to ensure that the Sterling family lost this valuable opportunity for growth.

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Lily lay on her bed late into the night, scrolling through the latest viral videos. One, in particular, caught her attention—it was from Hayden's company.

"This concept is brilliant," she muttered, her excitement growing.

"Christina's natural presence combined with this creative direction is a perfect match."

Her eyes lit up with inspiration. "If only I could make videos like this. It would be amazing!"

To Lily, originality didn't matter as long as the views and followers rolled in. Success was measured in numbers, not ethics.

Suddenly, her phone buzzed with a new text message. It was a message from Christina.

"I'll agree to your request, but once I give you the video, don't contact me again. I want nothing to do with this anymore. As for the one million dollars, keep it. I don't need it."

Lily's lips curled into a smug smile.

Her enthusiasm was electric, and the Sterling family couldn't help but share in her excitement. Smiles spread across their faces as they celebrated the news.

"If you're going to promote Stonybrook, people are definitely going to dig into your background," Francis said, his tone serious. "As a member of the Sterling family, you need to maintain impeccable character and values. You have to project an image that earns the public's trust."

"This is a prime opportunity for free publicity. If done right, the Sterling family could gain significant attention and recognition."

To Francis, this wasn't just about Lily's rise to fame—it was a business opportunity.

"But," Lily said hesitantly, "we're supposed to be promoting Stonybrook for free. If we come off as self-serving, it could backfire."

She added, "Plus, if the other influencers aren't pushing their own agendas and I am, it'll look really bad for me."

"Don't worry," Francis said confidently. "I'm not asking you to blatantly advertise for us. Just let people know that you're an heiress of the Sterlings, and that's enough. What could be more intriguing than the allure of a 'princess?'" Francis asked with a confident smile, his tone full of self-assurance.