When the Dead Still Call novel Chapter 109

The Heiress They Couldn’t Break

Chapter 109 Without Our Company, She’s Nothing

Gianna bit her lower lip lightly, a shy little smile flickering across her face.

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Then, like it was the most natural thing, she hooked her arm through Maxwell’s and spoke in a soft and slightly flirty voice.

“Maxwell, you’re amazing. Every time I wear something you design for me, I feel like a whole new person.

“Not only do I look prettier, I feel more confident inside too.”

Gianna’s praise shot straight to Maxwell’s ego, making him adore her even more.

No wonder people liked Gianna so much more than Amelia–there was a reason for that.

For this big modeling event, Maxwell had put together three totally different looks for her.

The first was a vintage evening dress, the second a slick, sexy “queen bee” look, and the third a light, fairy–like style.

Lina watched the two of them, both lost in themselves, and tightened her mouth in quiet disgust.

How on earth does Gianna fit into that vintage look?

The fairy look is okay—at least it matches the persona the company has long built for her, so people are

used to it.

But the queen bee and the retro styles? There’s no way she can pull those off.

She can’t deliver the subtlety or grace those outfits needed.

To Lina, Gianna was just an empty package the company

dressed up.

If you wanted to show real skill–especially with styles that needed depth and refinement- Gianna was making a fool of herself,

Watching Gianna swing her hips on purpose, Lina thought it looked stiff and fake. It was nothing like the quiet poise a vintage look required.

And the heavy makeup totally ruined the delicate, refined vibe the retro style needed.

She looked like a stage actor with too much makeup, not a graceful beauty from another era.

Still, Maxwell glowed beside her, acting like she was flawless.

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Lina thought, They just keep praising each other, stuck in their own little bubble.

Maxwell has no real taste–he just defends his sister blindly.

Of course, Lina was sharp, and she knew how things worked in this business.

She kept her real thoughts to herself and went along, showering Gianna with empty compliments.

“Don’t worry, Marcelo. That singer can’t make waves. If she puts out an album or shows up on stage, Gianna’s fans will tear her apart online.

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“Who knows. Back then, if she’d stayed under our wing while following Gianna, she might’ve gotten a decent rank.

“Now she’s insisting on going solo and signing up for this contest. It’s obvious she’s trying to defy us.”

At the thought of Amelia, Maxwell’s anger flared up again.

With Nygard Group backing her, she could have placed well. Now, if she bombs or causes trouble, it’s the company’s reputation at risk.

Marcelo snorted. “She doesn’t know what’s good for her. The competition’s tricky. Without our support, how far does she think she’ll get?

“The judges and organizers are fair, sure, but they have ties to us.”

With a little nudge, she won’t go anywhere.

Maxwell brightened and quickly agreed, “You’re right. Let’s teach her a lesson so she remembers that without our company, she’s nothing.”

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