Betrayed By Husband, Stolen By Brother In Law-Chapter 106: Rise From The Dead

"What is she up to?" Spencer muttered under his breath, pacing the length of his office, his phone clutched tightly in his hand. His gaze flicked over the words again, searching for some hidden meaning, some explanation that made sense. But his informer had simply stated things in short.

"Melanie had refused to tie up with Peter Burskey." But why? Hadn't that man been her first choice from the beginning after she took on LuxeArt? Everything he knew about the deal suggested she had been pushing for this collaboration. And yet, she had walked away when Burskey went to him. Did she have suspicion that he had been the one to send Burskey her way?

But that should not have been possible. After all, when he'd sent his people to Burskey, even Peter had not known that they were affiliated to him.

His brows furrowed deeper as he thought back to what he had heard earlier. When he heard that she had requested a press conference, he had been certain it was to announce her partnership with Burskey.

It made sense. The timing was right. But then, Peter's people confirmed he had already left—empty-handed. No contract. No deal. So, what was Melanie playing at? Why was she not making any moves?

He exhaled sharply, running a hand through his hair as he tried to piece together her motives. She wasn't someone who would act impulsively in business. If she had rejected the deal, there had to be a reason. And yet, the reason eluded him.

Just as he was thinking things through, the door to his office swung open without so much as a knock and his grandfather stepped in.

"I am glad that you resolved the matter of your mother by sending Peter to Melanie and calming him. Madam Collins has also been sent away and I've already told her to not think of establishing a business in the future. She is going to keep a low profile for now and then when this matter is forgoten, she can emerge in office."

Spencer nodded at the old man to thank him for the praise but then sighed," Even though Peter has calmed down, he has not signed the deal with Melanie."

Robert Collins frowned at that. Probably thinking the same thing that he had been. "She must have something else in mind then. Does she doubt our person?"

Spencer shook his head," No. Her assistant is still looking into the matter about spilling of the secrets."

Robert Collins nodded and then cast his grandson a look," Spencer. Until now, we have been trying to create trouble for Melanie, but you have forgotten about Adam."

Spencer frowned. "What do you mean?"

Before Robert Collins could explain though, there was a knock on the door and a secretary appeared in front of Spencer and Sir Collins and mentioned, "Miss Melanie's press conference is about to begin.

Spencer's eyes darkened as he exchanged a glance with his grandfather. They set aside the discussion about Adam for the moment, wanting to see what Melanie was upto now. A live feed of Melanie's press conference had just begun.

The camera zoomed in on her as she took the stage, and Spencer felt his heart clench. When he'd returned, she had looked as plain as he remembered. He had not even remembered her when meeting everyone. But now, why did it look that she was shining?

His hand clenched as she stared at the large high definition screen which was showing her picture as clearly as if she was standing here in front of him.

She stood behind the podium, the LuxeArt emblem was displayed prominently behind her.

"Good afternoon," Melanie began, her voice carrying the perfect balance of warmth and authority that made even Spencer straighten up. "I appreciate you all taking the time to be here today. Before we get to questions regarding the rumors about LuxeArt that have been circulating , I have an important announcement to make."

Spencer leaned forward with a frown on his face. Whatever she was about to reveal, he had a feeling it was going to be a game-changer.

Melanie smiled as she waited for a moment, letting the anticipation build before she finally spoke again. "It is my absolute pleasure to introduce LuxeArt's newest collaborator—one of the most visionary minds in the fashion industry. Please welcome, Nate Denoit."

The moment his name left her lips, the room erupted. Gasps, murmurs, and a flurry of whispered conversations spread like wildfire. The very mention of Nate Denoit, an international sensation, had the press scrambling.

On the other side of the screen, Spencer stiffened. Who in the industry had not heard of the rising star Nate Denoit?

The cameras panned to the entrance just as the man himself walked onto the stage.

As he approached Melanie, he leaned in to kiss her cheek lightly before turning to face the press. The microphones were practically shoved toward him as reporters hurled questions in rapid succession.

"Nate! Why LuxeArt? The brand was practically dead before this—what convinced you to tie up with them?"

"What makes you think LuxeArt can be revived?"

"Is this just another PR stunt, or do you genuinely believe in the brand's potential?"

"Did you know that LuxeArt is just not what is used to be? It is said their quality is worse than what is found in bargain sales."

Nate merely chuckled, raising a hand to silence the chaos. Then, with an easy smile, he leaned into the mic.

"Ah, I see how you all are biased against LuxeArt and think that this is some marketing stunt. But I have a single word answer for you all. The reason for my collaboration- nostalgia," He paused for a moment, letting people understand whta he had said and continued, "When I was just starting out, LuxeArt was one of the brands that inspired me. I admired their craftsmanship, their boldness in design. So when the opportunity arose to be a part of something that once shaped my own vision, I couldn't say no."

He let the words sink in before continuing. "And let's not forget the irony here," he added, a playful glint in his eyes. "LuxeArt may have been declared dead, but what better way to mark my arrival than with a collection that embraces the past while redefining the future? That's why my newest limited-edition line is titled Rise from the Dead. And LuxeArt, who you just declared to be dead is the best bet."

A fresh wave of excitement rippled through the press and cameras flashed wildly as journalists scribbled down notes. The headline practically wrote itself.

Spencer sat back, his grip tightening on the armrest of his chair. No wonder Melanie had not singed the contract with Peter Burskey. Why would she when she had just pulled off a move that would not only revive LuxeArt but make it the center of attention.

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But what bothered him was- why did his spies not discover about this? And how did she happen to get into a collaboration like this one? Who introduced her to Nate Denoit? But with this collab, she had even put to rest the rumors about her seducing someone to gain favours. Because everyone knew- Nate Denoit was not interested in women.