Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 992: A figure dressed in black materialized instantly, dropping to one knee and answering with respectful precision, "Yes, sir." "Go and capture my troublesome son. Lock him in the estate's secure holding area! No one releases him without my direct permission." Kolton's voice was steely and sharp, each word dripping with chilling intent. "Understood, sir." The operative bowed deeply before disappearing swiftly, vanishing like smoke into the shadows. Meanwhile, at Wront's Sunridge Hospital, Melanie burst into the hospital room, her face alight with excitement.

"Big news!" she announced breathlessly as she crossed the threshold. "You'll never guess what just happened!" Ethan's head snapped up at her voice. He bolted upright in bed, completely forgetting about his injuries. A sharp pain immediately stole his breath. "Hiss... What happened?" he forced the question through gritted teeth, struggling against the sudden agony. Marisa stirred on the neighboring bed. Her injuries were far more severe than Ethan's, leaving her only able to turn her head slightly, but her eyes blazed with curiosity.

"My cousin Claudius actually stood up at Cooper Group's press conference and admitted he fell in love with Maia. He even confessed it was completely one-sided. Maia rejected him entirely," Melanie rushed out in a single breath. Ethan's eyes widened with shock. "What did you just say?" Marisa looked equally stunned, her expression filled with complete bewilderment. "What's going on here? Maia and Claudius...

How did they even get tangled up together?" gαℓησvℓs․com hosts exclusive updates Seeing their confused faces, Melanie suddenly realized she'd forgotten they weren't aware of the online rumors. "Oops, my bad. I got way too excited and forgot to fill you in on everything," Melanie quickly apologized. She then launched into an explanation, recounting the vicious online rumors and Claudius' shocking clarification in vivid detail. Ethan's face grew thunderous as she spoke, his fists clenching until his knuckles turned white. He could barely contain his burning rage.

"These people are absolutely disgraceful! It's nothing but pure slander!" His sudden outburst caused his wounds to flare with pain again, twisting his features into a grimace. "They're actually calling my sister a jinx... This is too much!" The situation made Ethan painfully aware of just how weak and powerless he truly was. He found himself questioning when he'd finally be strong enough to protect his sister properly. Seeing his growing agitation, Melanie rushed to reassure him. "Don't get yourself worked up. Now everyone knows it's Claudius who had unrequited feelings for Maia.

She never had an affair with him during her marriage." Marisa, too, chimed in softly. "Ethan, try not to worry so much. Melanie mentioned that Vince's case goes to trial next week, and it's being handled by Zenith Legal's absolute best lawyer. You can rest easy... The truth will finally come to light." "Exactly!" Melanie nodded enthusiastically, then suddenly paused as something occurred to her. She turned to Marisa with genuine curiosity. "By the way, Marisa, there's something I've been wondering about... How did you end up at that underground boxing ring, anyway?" . . .