The True Heiress: Legend Mode novel Chapter 25

The second batch hadn't even officially launched yet, but Juno had somehow acquired it.

Even Gwendolyn Jagger, backed by her formidable connections, couldn't guarantee access, but Juno had secured it effortlessly.

And she was casually gifting it away.

A breathtaking set of jewelry lay nestled inside the bespoke velvet lining, the exquisite gemstones catching the chandelier light and refracting it into a mesmerizing, brilliant glow.

It was even more intricate and relentlessly luxurious than the first collection.

The shock on Mrs. Dempsey's face instantly melted into pure, unadulterated adoration.

What woman could resist flawless jewelry?

Sienna Langley, however, kept running her mouth. She glared at the woman who had gasped. "How do you know this is Jumer's second collection? What if it's from the Jagger family? I saw Rhiannon's sketches, and there was a piece that looked exactly like this!"

The woman rolled her eyes so hard she nearly saw her own brain. "Do you live under a rock? The Corrington family's marketing for this has been absolutely everywhere. Everyone who follows fashion knows about the second batch. They even dropped a few teaser details, and every single one matches the set in this box perfectly. What exactly are you blindly defending here?"

Sienna stubbornly refused to back down, but the woman relentlessly pressed on. "Oh, right! You just said Rhiannon's sketches look similar to Jumer's work? You better tell the Jagger family to pull their new line immediately. If a plagiarism scandal breaks out, they're going to hemorrhage even more money."

Sienna was left completely speechless. "You!"

Rhoda Sloane let out an exaggerated eye roll at Sienna's stupidity.

One second, Rhoda was ready to throw down with Sienna, and the next, she practically attached herself to Juno like an overly eager puppy. "Juno! How did you get your hands on something that isn't even out yet?! Do you have any more?!"

"No. That was the only set," Juno replied coolly.

Rhoda forced a tragic smile. "Understood."

While they bickered, panic finally began to set in for Rhiannon.

Some of the intricate details on her designs really *were* identical to Jumer's...

Wait...

Speaking of designs... Was Juno actually Jumer?!

Jumer... The name was a clever anagram derived from Juno Mercer's own name.

A sudden, icy dread washed over Rhiannon, turning her blood cold.

Juno glanced at Janet. "Have you stared at it long enough, Ms. Dempsey?"

Janet stood completely frozen, her eyes glued to the blinding jewels.

How was this possible?

With the drama finally settling, Juno abruptly became the most sought-after person in the room.

"Ms. Mercer, how exactly did you get that jewelry for the mayor's wife?"

"I'm warning you, keep your hands off me!! My family will destroy you!!"

"Heh. You think a woman Braden Webb has his eye on is getting away?!"

*Slap!*

The sickening sound of a heavy strike echoed down the hall. "I'm doing you a favor by choosing you! Stop acting like a spoiled brat. You should be honored I want you!!"

Rhoda tried to scream, but Braden clamped a hand brutally over her mouth.

"Mmph!! Mmmm!! Let me go!!"

She was completely trapped—no one was coming to save her.

When Juno reached the restroom entrance, she saw Rhoda pinned violently against the vanity counter, with Braden leering at her with a disgusting, triumphant smirk.

Rhoda desperately averted her gaze, her tear-filled eyes locking onto Juno standing in the doorway, silently pleading for help.

Juno calmly looked to her right. A heavy mop was resting against the wall.

She grabbed the handle, snapped the mop head off with a single vicious stomp, and swung the heavy wooden pole like a baseball bat, driving it brutally right into Braden's ribs, sending him flying backward.

Rhoda's adrenaline instantly vanished. Her knees buckled, and she began to collapse.

Juno dropped the stick, caught her swiftly, and pulled her upright.