Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 591: Inside the room, alongside Maia, sat another woman whose makeup was impeccable and alluring. She exuded a radiant charm, clad in a bold red dress that commanded attention. Her eyes were fixed on Elvira, studying her with keen interest and a knowing smile. Elvira found the woman familiar but couldn't immediately place her. As Elvira struggled to place her, the woman stood and waved toward Roland. "Mr. Cullen, come sit here!" Pattie smiled warmly and patted the chair beside her. She glanced at Roland's white suit, impressed by how striking he looked in that light shade.

Roland froze, caught off guard by Pattie's unexpected presence. Tonight, Pattie was nearly unrecognizable, her usual fiery, wild nightclub persona replaced by a poised, elegant woman wrapped in quiet allure. "Miss Miller, hello. I didn't expect to see you again," he said quietly. Elvira snapped her head toward him. Again? Her eyes narrowed, flicking between Roland and the radiant woman. They knew each other. And not in passing - they were familiar. Elvira faced Maia and asked, "Who is she?" She stepped in front of Roland, blocking his path. Maia rose and smiled warmly at Elvira.

"Let me properly introduce you - this is my friend, Pattie Miller, owner of MCN." She turned to Pattie. "This is Elvira Cullen, Roland's younger sister. One of Drakmire's top doctors." at ⱥν﹒ⅽ Pattie rose gracefully and extended her slender hand. "I know - Dr. Cullen, right? Quite famous. Nice to meet you. I'm Pattie." "Just call me Elvira," she replied, settling beside Pattie with a friendly smile. "I thought you looked familiar earlier. So you're Miss Miller from MCN! I've seen you in magazines before.

You're even more stunning in person - that's why I didn't recognize you right away." As they exchanged pleasantries, Elvira made a not-so-subtle gesture toward Roland, urging him toward Maia's side of the table. Cornered, Roland moved - sitting next to Maia, directly across from Pattie. Pattie's eyes tracked him briefly before returning to Elvira. "Honestly, Elvira, when Maia said you were a doctor, I was surprised. I thought you were in the entertainment business." Elvira chuckled softly, though her eyes kept flickering to Roland, studying him intently.

She didn't miss the way Pattie kept glancing at her brother. Sensing Elvira's gaze, Pattie smiled and said, "Mr. Cullen's outfit tonight is tasteful and striking - perfectly embodying the spirit of our MCN brand." "Exactly!" Elvira beamed, pleased - it was her pick after all. Pattie smiled slyly and added, "Though, of course, the real reason is that Mr. Cullen is simply handsome." Roland choked awkwardly. Maia smiled, rescuing him. "Now that everyone's here, let's enjoy ourselves.

Just the four of us tonight - relax, eat, and talk." She signaled the servers, who began placing a series of dazzling dishes on the table. The group gradually grew more comfortable, though Roland remained noticeably reserved. Elvira and Pattie lit up the room with their vibrant personalities, yet beneath the surface, currents of tension ran deep. . . .