Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 897: "Yes." Kiley moved in from behind, her steps unhurried. She leaned in gently, looping her arms around Raegan's waist and resting her chin lightly on her shoulder. Her voice took on a slow, playful lilt as she murmured, "So, how about it? Want to come along with me?" Raegan's muscles tensed for a moment, especially when she felt the soft warmth of Kiley's breath near her ear. Before she had the chance to reply, Kiley spoke again. "I've been thinking about bringing you on board-as my CEO's personal assistant.

What do you think?" The words came out sounding light, but there was an unmistakable weight behind them. It felt more like a veiled command than a suggestion. Raegan shifted, turning her head to meet Kiley's eyes. The job title didn't hold much value in itself. But getting access to Cooper Group from the inside? That was the perfect setup for digging deeper... Her thoughts wandered quietly.

Raegan gathered her thoughts in a heartbeat, then replied to Kiley's proposal, "Whatever it is, I'm on board-as long as it means I can help you." "Support me?" Kiley let out a quiet laugh, her breath tickling Raegan's ear like a breeze. Raegan dropped her gaze, a strange flicker dancing behind her eyes. Before anything moved forward, she had to wrap things up in Otruitho fast and get the green light from her superior. Her thoughts darted in every direction, juggling what needed to be done. While her mind was elsewhere, she was caught off guard-Kiley suddenly pressed her down onto the bed.

The plush mattress absorbed them both, sinking slightly beneath their weight. Kiley lifted herself up a bit, looking down at Raegan with a mischievous yet searching gaze. "You could definitely be of help to me," she murmured softly, her fingers gently brushing along Raegan's cheek. g⍺ν․ The room fell into a heavy silence. Raegan stayed still, quietly meeting her gaze, a flicker of doubt crossing her eyes. Kiley moved closer, her tone tender. "You've always been so reliable, bringing me a sense of calm." Her fingers traced a slow path over Raegan's cheek.

If only Raegan could stay like this forever... everything would feel just right. Raegan's eyes held a trace of nervousness as she reminded herself that this was all part of the plan. But suddenly, Kiley rose, pulling a blanket around Raegan to tuck her in. She strolled slowly to the couch, switched off the floor lamp, and glanced back with a smile. "We're off to Wront first thing tomorrow. Mariana already booked our tickets. It's late now-get some sleep," Kiley said as she made her way toward the door.

"I've got a few things to sort out." At the same time, Melanie had just gotten home and spotted Hurst sitting on the sofa. She dashed over, eyes shining with excitement. "Dad, did you catch the news today? Maia was amazing!" Anticipation flickered in Melanie's eyes as she watched Hurst, waiting for his reaction to everything that had happened. Instead of answering immediately, Hurst offered a faint smile and angled his phone so she could see. Bright across the display, headlines about Maia grabbed her attention. "Naturally, I've already heard," said Hurst, his voice calm.

"Honestly, there's hardly a soul in Wront who's missed the story by now." . . .