Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 1004 Chapter 1004: A faint squint narrowed Hurst's eyes as he gave her hand a reassuring pat. "Don't worry. There's no way he'll slip away. I've already taken his assistant into custody." Far across town, in a shabby apartment on the northern edge of Wront, Cade lingered by the window, peering through the narrow slits of the blinds. Down below, two strangers were speaking in hushed tones with the locals. The sight made his stomach tighten. Without a second thought, he snatched up his things and bolted toward the rooftop. "This is bad...

I'm in real trouble now." A weary breath escaped Cade as he continued moving. If the investigation had involved anyone other than Maia, he would never have dared give his employer a false location. No one could have predicted that this one decision might nearly cost his employer her life. If not for Maia's timely intervention, the outcome would have been catastrophic. Cade feared that in Hurst's mind, he was already marked as an accomplice. Getting caught now would mean enduring merciless torment. Explaining the real reason behind giving Melanie the wrong address was out of the question.

Admitting that he did it to shield Maia would only worsen things. His one hope was that Maia would speak on his behalf. Perhaps then, Hurst might let it go. Unfortunately, Cade didn't even know which hospital Maia had been taken to. And to make matters worse, as he stepped outside, the sound of rapid footsteps echoed behind him. Without a second thought, Cade clenched his jaw and sprinted toward the top floor, gathering speed for a desperate leap to the neighboring rooftop. "Damn it! There's nothing left for me to lose." Meanwhile, Kiley had just finished hearing Raegan's full account.

"I'm sorry, Kiley... But rest assured, I paid them well. There's no way this can be traced back to us," Raegan said, not attempting to hide what had happened the night before. She understood Kiley well enough to know that the truth would eventually come out, and speaking openly now was the best way to avoid suspicion. As she expected, Kiley offered no reprimand. Instead, a smile touched her lips. "Excellent work - better than I expected. Initially, this was meant to be just a warning for Maia, but now it's become a real lesson." Raegan was taken aback by such praise.

A flicker of guilt stirred within her chest, and she found herself unable to meet Kiley's eyes. "Track down the hospital where Maia is staying and monitor her every move," Kiley said, her voice cold. "Once I've wrapped up the company's affairs, I'll deal with her myself. Maia cannot be allowed to stay around." To Kiley, this confrontation was only the opening act. The real resolution would only come when Maia was eliminated. "You've done me a great favor, Raegan. I won't forget it." Kiley's voice softened but carried an unmistakable weight. "From now on, you and I are in the same boat...

I trust you'll never turn against me." Her words served as both recognition and a veiled threat. At that moment, Kiley began to see Raegan as someone firmly within her circle. Kiley had never fully trusted Raegan's abilities from the start. However, as long as Raegan moved forward with the plan, she would be forever tied to Ethan's abduction - a silent pledge of loyalty. . . .