Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 962: Yet, under the full glare of the lights, the woman in question remained perfectly calm. Nothing about her stance wavered. Not once did she look away from Viper. Her stare locked on the hands and feet pinning Ethan and Marisa, her eyes sharp and cold, like the arrival of winter's first snow. Right then, something shifted. Viper, who had always felt in control, caught a strange chill deep inside. For a brief second, fear gripped him, though he brushed it off as his imagination. From the side, Raegan broke into a wide grin, quietly savoring the moment.

Maia stood at last, her presence alone casting a shadow that felt impossible to ignore. Raegan could tell that Maia was angry. It was rare to see this woman with such an expression; if only Kiley were here, she surely had never seen Maia like this. Raegan's mask kept her wild delight hidden, but her body practically vibrated with excitement. Without making a sound, she looked as though she was laughing to herself. Interest flickered in her eyes, curiosity replacing amusement. Maia, who had once cornered Kiley and Mariana, now faced one of life's toughest choices. How would she choose?

"Well then, Maia. What will it be? Tell me - will you rescue your brother or will you pick the girl? Who matters more to you?" Raegan muttered to herself. "Right now, this is a moral dilemma where a choice must be made between two equally difficult options... and Maia only has one chance." As she finished, she signaled with her eyes to the shaven-headed man nearby. Catching on in an instant, the man raised a whistle to his lips and sent a sharp sound across the ring, making sure Tyrant received the message. For updates, visit ɢαlᥒovᥱᥣs.coᥒ Tyrant's eyes narrowed.

Leaning in, he relayed the instructions to Viper. "She has to decide. The boss wants her to pick just one. The second she does, you know what to do - make sure the other can't get up again." His announcement rang out, echoing through the crowd for all to hear. Everyone - including Maia - caught every word. Some audience members scowled, bothered by the cruel demand. Others couldn't hide their excitement. Viper met Maia's eyes and let out a cold laugh. "You heard him, right? I'm ready to let one of them go, but you have to pick.

Choose, or watch them both die." Tension gripped the room, transforming a simple challenge into a riveting confrontation. The audience buzzed with excitement. "What will Maia decide?" one whispered. "This is unexpected. I chose the right place for entertainment today," another remarked. "Make your choice already! Your delay is unbearable!" a third urged. Despite the crowd's clamor for a swift decision, Maia remained composed. She drew a deep breath and spoke firmly. "If you want my choice, give me time to think." Viper's lips twisted into a mocking sneer. "Patience isn't my virtue.

You have ten seconds, or I'll disable them both. Ten! Nine! Eight..." Maia stood too far to reach them quickly, even at a sprint, giving Viper the advantage to react first. Saving both Ethan and Marisa seemed nearly impossible. . . .