Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 510:

Maia cast a glance back at the pot still bubbling softly on the stove. “If this is about Ethan, then I believe I have made myself clear. There is no need to—”

“It is not about that,” Claudius cut in, his tone smooth but insistent. “I would like to discuss a collaboration.”

She raised an eyebrow, now slightly intrigued. “A collaboration? Between the two of us?”

“Exactly. And I believe some matters are best discussed in person,” he replied, lips curling into a faint smile that she could almost hear through the phone.

Maia’s brow furrowed. “What kind of collaboration? I am not sure what business your company and I could possibly have in common.”

“I would like to commission a song,” Claudius said, straightforward and clear.

So that was it. Maia’s interest dimmed instantly. “I am afraid I do not have time at the moment.”

But Claudius was not ready to accept no for an answer. “This song holds personal significance for me. If you agree, you may name your own terms.”

magazine feature she had skimmed recently — a piece about a rare gemstone shaped like a goose egg, called Angel’s Tear. The jewel had been mined by none other

not move Maia, but a one-of-a-kind sapphire she had never seen before? That was a different

the time and

Claudius less than a minute

that afternoon, Maia arrived at one of Wront’s most prestigious dining

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a smile. “Shall we eat first,

pleasantries,” Maia

— efficient and direct.” Claudius gave a short nod. “Very well. I will get to the point. A close friend of mine has a birthday coming up, and I want

flowing, pale blue gown. The gentle sway of her silhouette and the composed focus in her

like to convey?” Her tone was professional, but there was

hesitated, then smiled faintly.

gaze narrowed slightly. “Is this friend of yours aware of

lips twitched at the corners. “Unfortunately, no. It