Chapter 1178

“Mina, stop right there!” The sharp command sliced through the lingering echoes of Mina’s words, halting every conversation in the glittering banquet hall. Heads swiveled toward the source. Striding forward with unshakable poise was a woman whose beauty seemed almost unreal—every feature sculpted to perfection, framed by glossy hair that caught the light with each step. Her high heels clicked crisply against the marble floor, each sound echoing like a countdown. The air around her seemed to bend toward her presence. Gasps and whispers erupted. “That’s Maia Philip—the rising star Smith Group’s been grooming for the spotlight!” “She’s even more stunning in person.” “With eight bloodlines in her heritage and a family tree of beauty, how could she not be?” “Didn’t her family dominate the overseas esports scene before Huan took over Smith Group and expanded into gaming?” “Yeah, he crushed their company and stole their top talent.” “Then why would she sign with Smith Group? Is she in love wi