Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother - Chapter 144

Chapter 144: Arrogant Mia 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?” Mia stood there calmly, knowing she had no easy way out, while her mind wandered.

Her goggles made it impossible for the reporters to tell whether she was paying attention or not.

‘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.’ “Ms.

Mia…

Ms.

Mia…” the reporters called out, noticing her lack of response.

Mia finally raised her pinky to her ear, as if to clean it, and asked, “Were you guys saying something?” The reporters were taken aback by her blatant disregard.

She had ignored all their questions, and now she was making them repeat themselves?

“No?” Mia asked again.

“I must have misheard some annoying buzzing in my ears, then.

Well, please clear the way for me; I’m tired from traveling.” Her dismissive attitude enraged the reporters.

“Ms.

Mia, are you avoiding answering questions because you and Natalie Ford are guilty of something?

Are you trying to hide her misdeeds, and is the new perfume she created plagiarized?

Are you covering up for your friend and your company by avoiding us?” Mia stopped and turned to face the reporters, calm and composed.

She finally removed her goggles, her expression serious.

“Am I legally bound to answer you all?

Does not answering automatically mean I’m guilty of something?

Who are you to decide that?

What if I don’t want to waste my time answering meaningless questions?

When you’ve already drawn your own conclusions about Natalie and my company, what exactly are you trying to achieve by asking me again?

Are you seeking validation for the rumors you’re spreading?

Sorry, but not sorry-I’m not obligated to answer any of your ridiculous questions.” The reporters were even more enraged, but Mia wasn’t someone they could easily intimidate.

Her brother, the eldest son of the Wilson family, was known to treasure his sister, and they couldn’t risk facing his wrath.

“Ms.

Mia, are you acting this way because you know you come from a wealthy family and we’re just simple reporters?” “Simple reporters?” Mia chuckled as if the reporter had said something idiotic.

“You have the power to turn an innocent person into a criminal even without any evidence.

If that’s what you call ‘simple,’ I can’t even imagine what would qualify as ‘not simple,'” Mia retorted, leaving them stunned.

Not only was Natalie good with words, but her friend clearly was too.

No wonder they seemed to get along so well.

“As for being the daughter of a wealthy family, that’s your perception.

You choose to feel intimidated by it.

I’m simply here, returning from a business trip, and you want my tired self to answer your questions.

I should be the one upset for being stopped when all I want is to go home and rest.” One reporter finally stepped forward and apologized on behalf of the group.

“I’m sorry, Ms.

Mia.

But now that we have your attention, can you please share your opinion on the current situation?

You must already be aware of everything.” Mia looked at him and, after a moment, decided to respond.