Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 511:

Maia raised an eyebrow but did not object.

One day was tight, certainly — but not beyond her abilities.

And besides, she had her own reasons for agreeing to compose the song.

Leaning slightly forward, she smiled faintly. “Earlier, on the phone, you made a promise. Do you still stand by it?”

Claudius gave a short nod. “Of course. If it is within my power, I will honor any request you make.”

That was exactly what she had been waiting for.

She reached into her bag and pulled out the magazine, flipping it open to the full-page spread of Angel’s Tear. She slid it across the table toward him.

“I would like to see this sapphire — the one your company unearthed,” she said evenly. “That should not be difficult for you, correct?”

image, then looked up at her with a raised brow. “If you are interested, I can have it delivered immediately. That is

request like this? It

reached for his phone to call his assistant, but before he could dial, the screen

urgent voice came through. “Mr. Cooper, Angel’s Tear… it has just been

at the first touch of

now Angel’s Tear had slipped through his fingers at the auction. How could he salvage his reputation now, with this promise crumbling before

Maia still at his side, Claudius lowered his voice, laced with urgency.

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buyer and persuade them to at least let Maia see Angel’s

Most buyers, once they caught wind of his background,

The entire transaction was managed through an agent,” his

tossed into a deep well. The auction house had its own code, and one rule stood tall: agents were forbidden to reveal

ended the call, a trace of embarrassment flickered in his eyes

sorry, Miss Watson… Angel’s Tear has just been sold at

be disheartened, he quickly added, “I only just heard. Had I known earlier that it caught your interest,