Chapter 276
At that exact moment, plenty of people across the country were cursing up a storm.
Shane Porter wasn’t just cursing; he was smashing glasses.
He had been the very first to send representatives to EcoRide, demanding a partnership, an acquisition, or shares. Naturally, he was also the first to be rejected, making him a laughingstock among his peers.
When he heard about the parking scandal, he thought he finally had a chance to strike back-only to watch them completely neutralize the threat.
“Dammit p>
As soon as Mira and her team finalized the plan, they split up to execute it. The IT department immediately programmed the new features and push notifications into
the app.
The PR department drafted a nationwide press release to announce the new system.
Within a few short hours, the solution was airing as a prime-time commercial.
But for Mara, the real gut punch was yet to come.
“Renowned composer Lune releases a new track! Academic superstar and singer Mira Mercer confirmed to perform at the Midwinter Jubilee p>
The news anchor’s steady, professional voice sent shockwaves through Melvion City.
“What? A new song from Lune? I can’t wait p>
“I wasn’t even going to watch the Jubilee, but if Lune’s music is on it, I’m definitely tuning in p>
“A new song by Lune? And it’s being performed by my absolute favorite, Mira? This is incredible p>
Mara scrolled through the comments on her phone, her face twisting in pure rage.
“Why does Lune always give his songs to Solflare Entertainment and Mira?!” she shrieked internally.
Before Mara could recover from the shock, she heard Adrian speaking, his brow furrowed in thought. “Mara, you should skip the Jubilee p>
“Why?” Lacey asked, confused.
“People always compare her and Mira, calling them the twin stars of the Mercer family—one a scandalous mess, the other a rising star.
“If they’re both on the Jubilee, the comparisons will start all over again. All the dirty laundry we finally managed to bury will get dragged right back into the spotlight, Adrian explained patiently.
Moreover, everyone knew just how dominant Lune’s music was.
“If Mara performs, no matter what she does, she’ll be completely overshadowed by Lune’s song p>
“Why does that wretched girl always
have to make things so difficult for
Mara? Lacey hissed, blindly defending her favorite without a
shred of logic, as if Mira weren’t her
own flesh and blood.
Once the crisis was resolved, Owen immediately had someone relay the details to Felix in Aethelgard.
When Felix heard the plan, he was ecstatic. This is brilliant! Citizens will actively help us organize the` bikes, and the troublemakers will face real consequences.
“It fixes the problem right at the source p>
Mira also instructed Felix, “If you find a suitable office building in Aethelgard, buy it.
We might need to register a new company there after the holidays p>
Since their business operations had expanded into the capital, they needed a permanent stronghold.
She didn’t want a repeat of what happened with Harvey Rivers. That time, they got lucky and secured a partnership.
Next time, they might not be so fortunate. They could easily be chased out of the city.
Furthermore, Gavin Hale and Aidan Chase from the entertainment division were scheduled to hold a concert in Aethelgard after the new year.
What surprised Mira most was the relentless barrage of calls from the Mercer family
as the holidays approached, constantly demanding she come home.
First it was Ethan, then Lacey and Adrian, and eventually even Lucas Mercer and
the others. She had no idea what had gotten into them.
Just thinking about that family gave Mira a headache. Eventually, she started
rejecting every unknown number that popped up on her screen.
Two days before the holidays, Mira was at home finalizing the holiday dinner menu with Rachel when the Mercers actually showed up at her apartment complex.