Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 48: Then he gave her a warning. "Still, don't even think about stepping into places like that. The Morgans don't need your money. Just focus on school and enjoy being at home."

Rosanna lit up at his words. "No worries. Singing's just for fun. My real dream is to become the world's top jewelry designer and launch my own brand, just like Anti!"

Anti had made serious waves in the industry over the past few years. Their brand claimed it would surpass Radiant Jewels and take the crown as the country's leading jewelry house. Yet Anti remained a complete enigma. They never made public appearances, gave only a few written interviews to major fashion magazines, and kept their identity a total mystery. No photos. No sightings. No one even knew if they were a woman or a man.

Rosanna had collected every magazine featuring Anti. She devoured each interview like it was her favorite treat. Jarrod reached over and ruffled her hair with a gentle hand. "All I care about is you being healthy and safe. That means more than anything else."

Rosanna beamed. "Then promise me you'll come to dinner tonight. It's a huge turning point for me!"

"Dinner?" Jarrod looked genuinely confused.

Blushing, Rosanna filled him in - Sandra had invited Vince over that evening to talk about the engagement. Sandra had already called Vince the night before. Everything was set.

"Then I'll absolutely be there - as your brother, I wouldn't miss it for the world!" Jarrod agreed without hesitation.

Still feeling the effects of last night's drinks, he shuffled off to his room for a nap once he finished eating.

The second he was gone, Rosanna snatched up her phone and dialed Maia's number.

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Still tangled in sleep, Maia stirred as a soft ringtone dragged her into the morning. She fumbled for her phone and answered, her voice rough with exhaustion. "Hello?"

Rosanna's voice came through light and gentle. "Maia, it's me - Rosanna. Did I wake you?"

The dull throb of a hangover already had Maia on edge, and hearing Rosanna's voice didn't help. If anything, it made her feel worse.

Still, Maia swallowed it down and answered lazily, "What do you want?"

"There's a family dinner tonight. Dad, Mom, and Jarrod all miss you. Could you come?"

"Really?" The Morgan family dinner? And Rosanna was the one inviting her?

It didn't sit right.

"What's that got to do with me? Remember? I'm no longer a Morgan. I'm not interested." Her finger hovered over the screen, ready to end the call. Then Rosanna's voice cut in again.

"Don't you want to know where Grandma's bracelet is?"

Maia froze. Her thumb lingered in the air, unmoving.

Jolted wide awake, she sat upright in bed, her voice sharp. "What did you just say?"

"If you show up tonight, I'll tell you."

Before Maia could respond, the call cut off.

Rosanna had no intention of letting Maia sit at the table. In truth, she wished Maia would disappear from the Morgan family entirely. She only wanted Maia to witness the engagement. She wanted her to let go of Vince.

And more than that…

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