Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 680: A voice rang out with undeniable authority. "Who said Radiant Jewels' most prized possession was stolen by Maia?" Maxwell strode into the room, dressed in all black, sunglasses on, his presence bold and unmistakable. Maxwell's arrival shattered the room's tension like a stone through glass. "Who is this man?" "No idea, never seen him before." "Isn't he... Mr. Maxwell Payne?" Those who didn't recognize him exchanged puzzled looks, while others rose from their seats reverently in surprise, their sudden movement stirring whispers throughout the room.

The media sensed a story unfolding, cameras turning toward this new arrival. Maxwell walked onto the stage with quiet confidence, taking the microphone as his eyes settled on Rosanna. A slight smile played at his lips. "Rosanna, after everything you've done, you still have the nerve to stand here? If I were you, I'd have disappeared long ago out of sheer embarrassment." Rosanna's cheeks flushed red, her gaze wary as she studied this unexpected intruder. Who was this man? How dared he speak to her this way?

Still wiping tears from her eyes, she managed to ask through trembling lips, "Who are you? Why are you slandering me? We never knew each other. Has someone asked you to do so?" "Don't be so ridiculous. No one's behind me. Who I am hardly matters, since I have no interest in knowing someone like you. I say these words because I hold onto justice." . Maxwell's tone carried quiet disdain. "A person as shameless as you doesn't deserve to know my name." His casual demeanor shifted, voice growing serious. "I'm here today to expose the real truth!

The one who stole Radiant Jewels' prized artifact all those years ago wasn't Maia-it was you, Rosanna!" His finger pointed directly at her, and Rosanna staggered as if struck, nearly losing her footing. The accusation hit the crowd like a thunderbolt, voices rising in shocked murmurs. Even Maia frowned slightly. Why had Maxwell come here? And how did he know so much about what had happened four years ago? Richard's face darkened with rage. "Who do you think you are? Who gave you permission to come here spreading lies?

Maia was caught red-handed with all the evidence-are you implying the police are incompetent? What proof do you have to make such accusations against Rosanna?" Sandra, too, couldn't contain herself any longer, rushing onto the stage with desperation written across her face. "Who on earth are you? Rosanna would never do something so terrible. Stop spreading these vicious lies!" . . .