Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 1182 Chapter 1184: What lingered in his mind were Marisa's earlier words: "I like you too." Both Marisa and Melanie turned his way, and Ethan tried to steady himself, even though the redness in his ears betrayed him. Marisa narrowed her eyes in playful curiosity. "What's gotten into you, Ethan? You look jittery." Tilting her head, she gave him a sly smile. "Don't tell me you're trembling because of Loraine. Anyway, we should get back on track now." Marisa shifted her attention to Melanie. "So, what's going on with this banquet? I can't figure out why we're skipping the entire day.

Doesn't it normally start in the afternoon with a few extra events tacked on?" At the change of subject, Ethan let out a quiet breath, grateful for the escape. Melanie gave a sly little wink, her eyes gleaming with mischief. "Not this round. The banquet still takes place in the evening, but it begins at three and drags on until ten." Confusion washed over Marisa. She remembered Maxwell mentioning that Cooper Group dinners usually didn't begin until much later. "What's the deal? Did they add something new?" "Exactly," Melanie said, snapping her fingers. "Not just one addition either.

Besides the charity auction, they're unveiling Radiant Jewels' latest collection. We can even check in early and grab the seats right in front." She flicked her gaze toward Ethan. "And someone here is saving a spot for his sister, Maia, right?" Ethan pressed his teeth into his lip. "I was hoping... maybe if she sees me there, I'll finally get to speak with her. Ever since she left the hospital, I haven't been able to reach her at all." Marisa's jaw dropped. "You've lost contact with Maia? That's impossible.

Did something happen to her?" She tried to square it with what she knew of Maia, and it didn't add up. Maia had never been the type to sulk over online gossip. It seemed far more likely she'd gotten herself tangled in something. "I honestly don't know." Ethan's fingers curled tighter. "That's why I want to get there early and hope I can meet her before everyone else shows up." They soon arrived at the stairwell, and their conversation continued. Fresh updates available at ɢ@lnσνeℓs․com Golden rays from the skylight poured over the stairs, tracing a glowing path downward.

Without warning, the sharp clang of the school bell echoed through the hall. Melanie glanced at Ethan and Marisa. "Once classes are done, we should head out and shop for clothes. You can't stroll into a banquet dressed in something careless." Marisa laughed under her breath. "I could already hear you saying that. Relax, I won't show up in these same clothes." She tossed Ethan a mischievous wink. "See you later." Not wasting another second, Marisa darted ahead. Even as she moved, her heartbeat refused to slow.

Turning the corner, she pressed her back against the wall and let out a shaky breath. "I can't believe... I really confessed my feelings for Ethan openly." She slipped a lollipop from her pocket, and a shadow flickered in her gaze. "Still... he probably didn't get it. Maybe he thought I was only being playful, and he didn't take it as anything more." . . .