Reborn From Ashes novel Chapter 483

"Everyone, you've all had your say. Isn't it about time we got a word in too?" Hayden smiled faintly, his voice calm and unhurried.

Everyone paused, and eyes turned toward him. They were curious about what Hayden had to say.

"First of all, I'll be honest with you. I see no reason to lie. There's no problem there, right?

"Secondly, this batch of Twilight Cakes was just a trial sample. It's not an official release. But apparently, some people are already panicking.

"And finally, when the cakes do hit the market, I guarantee they'll be completely safe and free of harmful additives." His words were crisp and to the point, leaving no room for doubt.

He had turned the energy of the place on its head with just a few sentences.

The people around him hesitated, surprised, and some even struggled to respond. It was as if he had laid everything bare.

"Hah! You make it sound so simple." Wade scoffed. "So, this is just a trial and not an official release? Then, tell me, when exactly do you plan to start selling these preservative-free cakes? And how do you intend to make that work?"

Hayden replied evenly, "That's a trade secret. It's not something you need to worry about."

Wade and Dean fell silent, their brows furrowing.

He was right. It was none of their business.

Around them, the tension eased. If nothing else, people were relieved to hear that the future batches of Twilight Cakes would indeed be preservative-free.

But Julia wasn't about to let Hayden off the hook so easily.

"So, what about the ones we just ate?" she demanded, her voice sharp and pressing. "If they contained preservatives, shouldn't you issue a public apology? Shouldn't you take responsibility?"

Her tone was aggressive, and her presence was overbearing. She clearly wanted to put Hayden on the spot and force him into an embarrassing situation.

Julia's eyes widened, her face shifting slightly as realization dawned on her. She spotted several brands under the Sterling family's company among the scattered packages.

"Why don't you all take a look?" Hayden's voice was cold. "See for yourselves. What do the ingredient lists on these cakes say?

"All of these contain food additives and preservatives. My Twilight Cakes contain only preservatives."

His words rang through the room like a hammer striking steel.

The crowd exchanged awkward glances, and an unspoken tension settled in.

"Ms. Julia," Hayden said, turning directly to Julia. His tone was sharp and deliberate. "Shouldn't you take a closer look at the products your family's company sells?"