Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 1067 Chapter 1068: She thought that if she refused to look at Ethan and Melanie, then maybe she could escape the sting of what had unfolded. But inside, something restless stirred, and peace seemed impossible. Marisa bit her lower lip as she resolved that after leaving the hospital, she would demand answers from Ethan. If Ethan's heart truly belonged to Melanie, she would force herself to give them her blessing. Still, the thought of doing so made her hesitate. Marisa couldn't bring herself to dwell on it any longer. The gap between her and Ethan felt wider with every passing moment.

Thoughts rushed through her head, leaving her hollow and uneasy. At last, Marisa cracked her eyes open just enough to steal a fleeting look at him. Out in the parking lot, Chris remained frozen, his eyes fixed on the glowing screen of his phone. Few would have caught it, yet he understood exactly what Kiley was aiming for. Those two invitation cards Kiley handed him had been the first clue. Every move pointed to a carefully laid snare designed to leave Maia with no escape from attending the charity gala.

The tactics were already in place-whether guilt, public backlash, or sly recordings, Kiley had prepared them all to corner Maia into reacting. And once Maia reacted, there would be no turning back. "What else is she keeping from me?" Chris's gaze shifted toward the Cooper Group building, his expression hardening. The risk was obvious, but he couldn't walk away when Maia needed him. The truth about his grandfather's fate had to be uncovered, and he would be the one to bring him home. Even if the charity gala turned into a battlefield, Chris knew he had no option but to step into it.

Meanwhile, inside the CEO's office at the Cooper Group, Kiley sank into the leather sofa, her lips curving as she scrolled through Maia's post. Lose yourself in stories on gαℓησνs․com "So, you've finally stepped onto the board." She tilted her head toward Raegan and said, "Adjust today's press release. Change it to 'Welcome, Maia.'" "Got it," answered Raegan with an amused laugh. She had already cornered Maia with the recording, and though the gamble carried weight, the job was finished. Even if Pattie suspected her involvement, there wasn't a shred of proof to back it up.

At the end of the day, Pattie had no choice but to swallow her pride, for the recording was nearly untouched and carried her very own words as evidence. Then, in the blink of an eye, Raegan's features twisted with fury, as though an invisible blow had landed squarely on her. Catching the sudden shift, Kiley leaned closer and whispered, "Why do you look like that? What's going on?" Without a word, Raegan tightened her grip, balled her hands into fists, and passed the phone straight to Kiley.

Displayed on the screen was Pattie's statement that clarified the controversy: "Regarding the audio clip circulating online recently, I must state that it was edited and severely distorted my original intent." . . .