Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 463: Maia leaned against the locked bathroom door, her chest rising and falling in erratic breaths. How had she let him kiss her like that? She pressed her fingers to her lips, still warm from his touch. When he kissed her, everything had fallen away. Her thoughts, her doubts - they were gone. The world had disappeared, leaving only the intensity of his lips on hers. He had caught her off guard, and now she couldn't shake the overwhelming desire pulsing through her veins. She swallowed hard, shaking her head, trying to regain control.

After all, it wasn't their first kiss, and they were married, with a marriage certificate. It was just a kiss; it wasn't like it was against the law. Yes, it was no big deal. After a few moments of self-reassurance, Maia quickly turned on the sink, splashing cold water on her face to wash away the heat that lingered from their kiss. Meanwhile, in a private room at the Wront Grant Hotel, Claudius made a late entrance, his presence commanding attention as he took his place at the head of the table.

As he settled in, the group of individuals around him followed suit, all taking their seats with a mix of respect and familiarity. These were the general managers of various subsidiaries under the Cooper Group - Claudius' trusted protégés. They gathered regularly to discuss company progress, share insights, and strategize. After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere lightened, and the room buzzed with animated conversations. The managers began speaking more freely, their voices mingling with laughter and banter. Suddenly, one of them brought up the latest sensation, the game Genius.

A few others immediately joined in, admitting that they had been playing it as well. "I know that game; it's incredibly addictive. My son can't put it down!" gⱯν.n - "You'd think they were running ads everywhere, but it's all word of mouth. Everyone's talking about it." "Mr. Cooper, this is a golden opportunity. We can't afford to miss it. The game studio is still small, and we could..." Claudius had come across mentions of the game in recent days and, curious, decided to try it himself. It was, without a doubt, impressive.

He'd been planning to bring it up in today's meeting, and with the conversation heading in that direction, he seized the chance. "Lochlan," Claudius said, his voice steady, "you handle the gaming division. Look into this. If we can acquire them, great. If not, at least secure its exclusive rights." Lochlan Watts, who had been waiting for an opportunity like this, immediately stood up, raising his glass in a gesture of commitment. "I'll get it done, Mr. Cooper. You have my word." But instead of sitting back down, Lochlan reported another piece of information.

"By the way, I heard the game is hosting a competition soon, right here in Wront." Claudius raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Oh? This is a rare opportunity. Get in touch with them immediately. We'll support them with both the venue and funding." "Understood," Lochlan replied, feeling a sense of relief. He had already made such an arrangement, but in front of Claudius, he didn't want to risk jumping the gun. Now that Vince was no longer stuck at home, he wasted no time and made a beeline for the Morgan estate. He was eager to see Maia - he could hardly sit still.

When Sandra saw Vince at the door, she was momentarily stunned before quickly calling out to Rosanna to come downstairs. After all, Vince and Rosanna were engaged. It had to be something to do with her. With a bright smile, Sandra waved Vince toward the couch. "Do sit down. Rosanna will be here in just a bit." Vince waited patiently, but the minutes dragged on and there was still no sign of her. Eventually, Sandra climbed the stairs to investigate and soon realized that Rosanna had slipped out earlier. . . .