she's back 2

In the front row, Madeline smiled at Hank Howard beside her. "Hank, this is a piece designed by a designer I hired from abroad at great expense. The style and color choices are both bold and innovative. What do you think?"

Hank's expression was flat as he nodded nonchalantly.

"Not bad."

Madeline sensed his cold attitude but didn't dare to say anything, forcing a polite smile instead.

"My goal this time is to capture the first market share of this summer with this design. I really hope it works out."

Hank's didn't respond.

His gaze drifted, not even focusing on the dazzling outfits on Thinking if he really saw Cathy green or not,It wasn't until Madeline nudged his arm that he snapped back to reality.Hank Howard , the show is over. I'm going to speak on stage now. Do you want to join me?"

Hank Howard 's face was grim, his voice icy cold.

"You go ahead; I won't be joining you."

Madeline 's eyes reflected clear disappointment, but she could only manage a faint smile. "Alright then."

She led the designer onto the stage.At this point, the main creators were giving their speeches as part of the official process, and the large screen behind them was already set up with the corresponding content.

Madeline spoke confidently about the design concepts, insights, and inspirations behind the works...

But suddenly, a commotion erupted from the crowd.

She didn't pay much attention at first, thinking that her speech was resonating well with everyone.However, as the noise grew louder, people began throwing water bottles, paper balls, and other debris onto the stage.

Panic set in for Madeline .

"Madeline , what's going on? What’s happening?"

She glanced towards Hank Howard , only to find his gaze fixed intently behind her. She quickly turned around.

The large screen was no longer displaying the previous content;instead, it showcased bold letters that read:

"New model plagiarized, character ruined, life for a life, just and fair!"

"Ah—!"

Madeline screamed, collapsing onto the floor.

Then, the scene shifted, and the screen suddenly displayed a woman drowning in the ocean.

"Madeline , save me!"

"Help me!"

The crowd erupted as the voice blared from the speakers, with countless people raising their cameras and phones to snap photos of the stage.

On the screen, a woman was struggling desperately in the water, her cries growing more frantic and hopeless.

"Madeline , help me!"

"Help me!"

Madeline felt as if her head was about to explode!

She shouted frantically, "Who played that footage? Turn it off! Turn it off now!"

She dashed toward the backstage.

However, with hundreds of media reporters present, they weren't about to let her through and quickly blocked her path.

"Madeline , what did those big letters mean? Is a brand as big as moonlight really capable of plagiarism?"

"There was a woman in the video calling for help. Who is she?"

"Madeline , can you explain what 'an eye for an eye' means? What is your relationship with that woman?"

"Madeline ..."

Madeline felt cold sweat breaking out all over her body, as countless terrifying thoughts raced through her mind.

Finally, unable to take it anymore, she exclaimed, "How would I know? I don’t even know her!"

In a panic, she pushed through the crowd and ran towards Hank Howard , only to find that the spot was already empty; the man was striding toward the exit.

Her heart raced, and she hurried after him.

"Hank, please let me explain! This was an accident, not what you think it is..."

Hank Howard stopped in his tracks, his sharp gaze fixed on her. "What do you mean?"

"Actually, it's—"

Just then, the big screen changed again!

The crowd gasped in shock as four powerful blood-red words appeared on the screen:"I'VE—RETURNED!"

Madeline let out a scream and nearly collapsed, but Hank quickly caught her.

She murmured, "No way, how can this be happening? How can this be real…"

Although there was no signature on the screen, she couldn't shake the feeling that it was Cathy green!

But wasn't Cathy supposed to be dead? How could she possibly come back?!Madeline 's face turned pale, and Hank's expression was equally grim.

Images of a woman with a radiant smile flashed in his mind. He released Madeline and coldly ordered, "chris, take care of Madeline . If anything happens, wait for me to return!"

With that, he strode out of the venue.

Madeline panicked. "Hank!Hank , don't go…" But the man ignored her, quickly exiting the venue.

Once in the car, he instructed Bryan, "Immediately seal off all exits and launch a full-scale search for Cathy green!"

Joseph was taken aback, unable to believe what he was hearing.

"Young Master, do you mean...?"

Hank Howard scoffed.

"Ghosts? Where would they come from? It's just people causing trouble!"After lying low for five years and bringing him shame, she had finally returned. What on earth was Cathy green up to?

Cathy green hadn’t expected Hank Howard to act so quickly.

She had planned to keep her identity hidden and play along slowly, but that was no longer an option! Since that was the case, it was time to show her true colors!

She swiftly removed her wig, changed into the outfit she had prepared in advance, and put on an exaggerated makeup look. Finally, she tossed everything into the trash before heading out.

Outside, the bodyguards were stationed at the exit, checking everyone one by one.

When it was Cathy green's turn, both guards were taken aback by her appearance. "What on earth is that on your face?"

Cathy rolled her eyes dramatically.

"It's stage makeup! Hey, guys, is there something wrong? You should keep up with fashion trends! This is the hottest look of the year!"

The two bodyguards exchanged looks of disdain.

These girls today—it's hard to understand what they're thinking.

"Is this stage makeup? It looks more like something the Grim Reaper would wear!"

They waved their hands impatiently, and Cathy green strutted away confidently.

Not far away, Hank Howard sat in his car.

The window was rolled down halfway as he watched the woman sway out of the fashion show. He frowned tightly.

Despite her exaggerated makeup, oversized sunglasses, and the sexy black fishnet stockings paired with a tight red dress, everything about her seemed completely unrelated to Cathy green.

Yet his instincts told him that it was indeed her.

He commanded in a low voice, "Bryan , follow that car ahead

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