Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 728: Alice listened intently, eyes lighting up as she absorbed each comment. "That makes so much sense... Thank you, Ms. Watson! Your feedback is incredible!" With a sigh, Maia repeated, "I'm happy to share thoughts, but I can't agree to become your mentor." "But you've already helped me grow. Doesn't that make you my mentor?" Alice beamed, her eyes shining with delight. "A mentor is someone who guides me to create something more polished and true. That's exactly what you just did." No matter what Maia said, Alice had already made up her mind - this was her mentor, end of story.

Seeing that it was pointless to argue, Maia simply let it go and fell silent. Maia's silence was all the encouragement Alice needed. Visibly relieved, Alice pulled a gold-edged invitation from her bag and offered it with both hands. "Maia, there's an international art exhibition in Sceibar in two weeks. One of my oil paintings is being showcased, and I'd love for you to come with me. Who knows, maybe it'll inspire your next design." Maia started to refuse, but as her eyes skimmed the invitation, something clicked. Wasn't this the same event where her own paintings were set to be displayed?

Despite that, she had no intention of leaving the country, not with Chris' surgery looming. Still, the hopeful way Alice looked at her made it impossible to say no outright. "Let's talk about it when the time comes." Alice lit up. "Perfect! I'll wait for your decision." Your escape begins with ga ln ov els . com She carefully tucked the invitation into Maia's hand. With that, Alice hopped out of the car, waving her thanks from the sidewalk. "Thank you so much! I'll update the design based on your feedback and send it to you, Ms.

Watson!" Maia watched Alice go, feeling both amused and a little helpless at her persistence. But her mind quickly shifted back to Chris. That was her top priority now. Arranging his surgery couldn't wait. Once Alice was out of sight, Maia checked the time, then quickly placed a call to her mentor, the renowned medical expert Lenny Bryant. He answered almost immediately, though the sound of voices and commotion filled the background. "Maia, give me a second. It's loud here. Let me find somewhere quieter." She heard his footsteps, then a door shutting to block out the noise.

Before she could speak, Lenny's voice came through, calm and knowing. "Maia, you're calling about your friend, aren't you? I've already gone through the medical files and test results. I even discussed the case with some of your senior colleagues yesterday. The fragments in his skull are in a very delicate spot. The..." "Surgery isn't just technically demanding; the risks afterward could be just as serious." . . .