Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 662: Chris answered his barrage with a smile, letting the question hang in the air. Maxwell continued, "But for real, Maia's skill in fashion design is almost scary. That Alice, who usually struts around like she owns the world, actually bowed and apologized in public. And then, she even begged to be Maia's apprentice? I would never have imagined seeing that! He chuckled and added, "Bet the entire fashion design industry in Otruitho is losing its mind right now. Who would've thought their pride and joy, Alice Byrd, would look like a rookie in front of Maia?

She looks completely out of her league next to Maia!" Chris just responded with a slight grin, placing his phone on the table and giving his head a little shake. He said, "You're reading too much into it. I only found out about this as it happened." In a steady tone, he added, "Still, from the very beginning, I knew she'd find a way." Maxwell shot him a skeptical look. "Really? What makes you so sure?" Doubt was written all over his face. If Chris was only just learning the outcome, why did he never once seem rattled? His composure hadn't cracked.

Turning his attention to the screen, Chris's features softened as Maia appeared in the frame. A gentle distance lingered in his eyes as Chris answered, "Of course I trust her-she's my wife. Isn't that just the way it should be?" Words deserted Maxwell all at once. Instant regret swept through him for even bringing up the subject. Public displays of affection from Chris had not been on Maxwell's bingo card today. With a dramatic groan, Maxwell tossed his hands in the air. "Could you turn down the sugar a little, Chris?

If you keep this up, I'll have no choice but to get married just to compete and show off, too!" Letting out an exaggerated sigh, Maxwell added, "If only I could figure out where my future wife is hiding!" Feel the magic at gαℓησνs․cο Right after that confession, a certain someone flashed through his mind-Elvira's face appeared out of nowhere. That sudden image made Maxwell stiffen, caught off guard by his own thoughts. Where did that come from? Then it clicked. A return trip to Drakmire was coming up. He still needed Elvira to check up on him. Chris broke into his thoughts. "Let's get moving.

Head to the venue." There was a sly smile tugging at Chris's lips. "Trust me, the real show hasn't even started." Excitement lit a spark in Maxwell, who fired up the engine on cue. Meanwhile, tension simmered inside the product launch hall, the anticipation thick in the air. Any trace of self-control slipped from Larkin and Vance as tempers exploded. Their anger spilled out for all to see, with neither man bothering to hide behind the polished facade of business etiquette. Suddenly, Larkin jabbed a finger at Alice and unleashed his outrage in front of the crowd. . . .